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MAN starts autonomous Lion’s City 12 E electric bus operation in Munich
On October 1, MAN announced that its autonomous Lion’s City 12 E electric bus has begun operating on public roads in Munich as part of the MINGA autonomous mobility research project.
The 12-meter bus, automated with technology partner ADASTEC, is currently testing on Route 178 between Petuelring and Freimanner Hölzl
Mercedes-Benz Vitoria plant in Spain to receive EUR 181 million public-private investment for future vans
On September 30, the Basque Government presented a new project to transform the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The project will prepare the plant to build future Mercedes-Benz Vans models.
The project involves an initial public-private investment of EUR 181 million over 3 years, including around EUR 6
Spain starts applications for Line 2 of Auto+ program for businesses and the self-employed
On October 1, the Ministry of Industry and Tourism of Spain opened applications for direct aid under Line 2 of the 2026 Auto+ program. It has a budget of EUR 50 million for the purchase of electric and electrified vehicles by companies and self-employed professionals. Applications may be submitted until December 31,
Toyota to invest USD 1.3 billion to build new facility in Zarate, Argentina
Toyota Argentina plans to invest USD 1.341 billion in a new production facility in Zarate, following the approval under Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Scheme (RIGI). This was announced by Argentina’s economy minister on social media on September 30.
The project represents the largest investment in the country
Italy announces EUR 631 million in aid for automotive supply chain R&D
On September 28, the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) announced EUR 631 million for automotive supply chain companies undertaking industrial research and experimental development projects with significant technological impact. These projects foster innovation in the automotive supply chain, developing a
Malaysia’s MAA proposes tax rebates to support xEV adoption, vehicle replacement under Budget 2027
Reported on September 28, 2026, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has submitted proposals for Malaysia’s Budget 2027, including personal income tax rebates of MYR 7,000–MYR 10,000 for electrified vehicle (xEV) buyers and MYR 5,000 for each owner who voluntarily scrap vehicles aged 20 years or more.
MAA pres
UK Government supports new lithium mine in Cornwall
On September 28, the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) announced that Geothermal Engineering Ltd. will receive government capital grant funding of up to GBP 9.8 million. The offer comes via the Automotive Transformation Fund, which is part of the UK Government’s DRIVE35 programme, delivered by the Department for Busin
GlobalData blog: Thailand bets on local production as its EV subsidy era ends
For nearly four years, Thailand ran one of the most aggressive Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption experiments in Southeast Asia, and it worked almost too well. The EV 3.0 and EV 3.5 incentive packages, launched in 2022, offered excise tax cuts from 8% down to 2%, subsidies as high as THB150,000 ($4,500) per vehicle, and
Hyundai Thailand MD says BEV tax uncertainty delays customers, complicates planning
Reported on September 11, 2026, uncertainty over Thailand’s potential changes to the BEV tax structure is causing customers to delay decisions and making it difficult for businesses to plan, according to the Managing Director of Hyundai Mobility (Thailand).
The company MD called for the Thai government to finalize an
Pakistan extends EV tax relief to 2027
On September 11, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) extended several electric vehicle tax concessions until June 30, 2027. The circular explains amendments introduced through the Finance Act, 2026. The sales tax exemption on imported completely knocked-down kits for specified electric vehicles has been extende
Tata Motors PV, India, updates on PLI certifications, production ramp-up and Avinya launch timeline
In an investor update, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said that the PLI certifications for the Tiago EV, Punch EV, Sierra EV and Curvv are expected from Q3 FY 2027 (ending December), and that almost the entire portfolio should be PLI-accredited by Q4. This follows the current PLI accruals, which are largely from the
Minda Instruments, India to set up greenfield display module plant under ECMS tranche
On August 18, Minda Instruments Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minda Corporation, received government approval to manufacture Display Module Sub-Assemblies under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The clearance came on August 17, 2026, as part of 31 new proposals approved by the Ministry o
Government of India approves 31 more ECMS projects, 38 electronics component plants already operational
On August 17, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 31 additional projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), taking total approvals to 106 projects across 15 states. Total approved investment has reached INR 695.48 billion, with projected output of INR 5,3
Thailand moves to finalize new auto excise tax structure by September amid Indonesia’s efforts to attract Toyota
Reported on August 17, 2026, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti has instructed officials to complete a new automotive excise tax structure by September, with implementation targeted before the end of 2026. The proposal would offer lower rates to companies investing in production facilities i
Toyota, Honda call for fairer vehicle tax structure in Thailand
Reported on August 15, 2026, Toyota Motor Thailand and Honda Automobile Thailand have urged the Thai government to revise vehicle tax policies, citing what they described as an imbalance between locally manufactured and imported vehicles.
Toyota said imported Chinese EVs benefit from lower tax burdens and government
Kyrgyzstan plans to launch production of electric vehicles under BARS brand
On August 12, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that the Kyrgyz Republic is implementing a project to establish an automotive industrial cluster focused on the production and assembly of electric passenger, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles. The vehicles will be manufactured
APC, UK announces GBP 47 million funding for 33 projects for next-generation automotive technologies
On August 10, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK Ltd. (APC) announced that 33 automotive projects have been selected to receive more than GBP 47 million in government funding. This is as part of the UK Government’s DRIVE35 program.
The latest funding allocation will leverage over GBP 90 million of total project invest
Government of India extends PM E-DRIVE scheme to March 2028
On August 10, the Ministry of Heavy Industries amended the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, increasing its total outlay to INR 119 billion and extending its duration from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The earlier Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS-2024) has
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