On October 30, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that it is planning a temporary information platform through a neutral third party, via which available Nexperia chip capacities can be offered.
VDA stated that there is a shared interest throughout the entire supply chain to utilize ex
On October 30, multiple sources reported that the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, in a press conference, stated that some Indian companies have received licences for importing rare earth magnets from China. The sources reported that DE Diamond, Hitachi, Continental India, and Jay Ushin received an i
On October 30, Renault Korea announced that CEO Nicolas Paris presented a new investment plan and filed a foreign direct investment (FDI) report during the Global Corporate Investment Partnership event, held as part of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit on October 29.
At the event, Paris em
On October 28, it was reported that the Brazilian government is negotiating with China to secure semiconductor supply for local automotive suppliers and manufacturers, amid the risk of production shutdowns due to shortages.
Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin discussed the situation
On October 30, the U.S. Senate voted 51-47 to stop the Trump administration’s broad tariffs imposed on imported goods from around the world. The move was part of a series of votes on Trump’s tariffs during the week. On October 28, five Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution canceling the 50% tariffs on goo
On October 30, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it has launched separate investigations into about 708,369 Honda vehicles over potential defects involving rear seatbelt warnings and inadvertent airbag deployments.
NHTSA is examining 441,002 units of the 2018-2022 Honda Odyssey
On October 23, the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, Luxembourg, presented Luxembourg's national strategy for automated driving. This strategy reflects the government's ambition to make Luxembourg the first European country to allow the deployment of automated driving on its territory by 2028. This strategy is p
On October 29, the Spanish Association of Automotive Suppliers (SERNAUTO) expressed its concern regarding the disruption of chip supplies from Nexperia. The crisis started after the Dutch government intervened in Nexperia, prompting China to impose export restrictions.
These measures are creating critical tensions in
On October 27, 2025, Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States on critical minerals during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Members of the Democrat and People’s Parties warned of potential risks.
The Democrat Party deputy leader said rare earths like tungsten and tin are vital f
On October 29, 2025, the United States and South Korea reached an agreement on a trade deal between the two countries as U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. While a formal agreement between the countries h
On October 28, 2025, Bosch Limited updated about possible supply chain disruptions resulting from export control restrictions affecting Nexperia, a key supplier of electronic components from the Netherlands. Bosch noted that ongoing geopolitical developments and changes in foreign trade policy have created challenges
On October 29, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that it is increasingly concerned about the imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to the block in the supply of foundational microchips. As the dispute about Nexperia chip exports from China remains unresolved, the
On October 23, multiple sources reported that the Minister of Industry and Transport of Egypt met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to discuss industrial and investment cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed the automotive industry and supply chain. The minister ensured an investment c
On October 22, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization (SHEITC) announced the recent holding of a session on a special rectification campaign for Internet chaos in Shanghai’s automotive industry, where 4 relevant industry associations, 15 automakers, 2 vehicle inspection institutions, and 8 o
On October 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework agreement to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths for both countries. The agreement was signed at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo during President Trump’s visit to Japan.
According to the agre
On October 28, 2025, the Government of India approved seven projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), representing a combined investment of INR 55.32 billion. These projects will manufacture Multi-Layer and High-Density Interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards, camera modules, copper cla
On October 23, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, announced that it is closely monitoring the supply disruption stemming from Nexperia. It is actively engaging with stakeholders to assess the impact and coordinate responses to safeguard production continuity.
The disruption comes despite repeate
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