On September 16, the President of Kenya, in a social media post, announced that the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Linglong Group for the establishment of a state-of-the-art auto parts Industrial Park in Kenya. It will help to achieve Kenya’s and Africa's
On September 15, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) issued the “Initiative on Standardizing the Payment of Accounts Payable by Automakers to Suppliers” (the Initiative).
The Initiative requires that large automakers not take advantage of their dominant position to infringe upon suppliers’ intere
Announced on September 13, 2025, Indonesia’s Industry Minister has issued Regulation No. 35/2025 to overhaul the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) policy, replacing Regulation No. 16/2011. The reform aims to make TKDN certification more affordable, faster, simpler, transparent, and accountable to boost investment and i
On September 12, eight Chinese government bodies including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) jointly issued the “Work Plan for Stabilizing Growth in the Automotive Industry (2025-2026)” (the Plan).
The Plan sets the following two main objectives.
- 2025: Strive for an annual automobi
South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan arrived at Incheon Airport early on September 14 after meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in New York. Kim had been in the U.S. since September 11 to discuss details of Seoul’s pledged USD 350 billion investment there in exchange for the U.S. reducing its
The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. is in discussions to establish the fund as a joint venture with New York-based investment firm Orion Resource Partners in what would be the U.S. government’s most significant effort to boost supplies of critical minerals, according to people familiar with the matter. K
On September 8, Basquevolt announced that it has received funding through grants for comprehensive actions in the electric and connected vehicle industrial chain, within the framework of the PERTE VEC, funded by the EU and managed by the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism.
Basquevolt’s participation is structur
Reported on September 11, 2025, Mexico will raise import tariffs on cars from China and several other Asian countries as part of a broader policy aimed at protecting jobs. The measure covers sectors including automotive, steel, toys, and textiles.
Indonesia’s car export quota to Mexico is currently limited to around
The Canadian government has begun a review of its 100% tariffs on EVs imported from China, as it tries to maintain support for Canadian industries and find a balance between the U.S. and China.
“Officials are currently undertaking work on this review, including an assessment of China’s policies and trade practices, a
On September 10, multiple sources reported that the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition, South Africa, stated in parliament that the government is in talks with several Chinese companies about investing in hybrid and electric vehicle production. One Chinese firm met with the department in August and show
On September 10, the Governor of the Tula Region held a working meeting with the management of Great Wall Motor Rus. They discussed the company's development in the region. In addition, the meeting participants discussed the possibility of using Haval cars in the taxi industry.
Currently, within the framework of the
On September 12, the President of the European Commission chaired the third Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. The meeting discussed Europe's leadership in electric vehicles, innovation in autonomous and connected vehicles, and strengthening the battery manufacturing industry. The
On September 11, in his first public comments following the raid by U.S. immigration authorities on a battery plant under construction, Hyundai’s CEO José Muñoz said he was surprised when he heard the news. Munoz said it is typical for an automotive battery plant to employ specialist workers as it is getting off the
On September 12, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish pre-certification operating environments for air taxis to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) in the U.S.
Establishment of the eVTOL Integ
On September 11, National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) and Transvolt Mobility formalized the deployment of 1,000 electric trucks in India. The rollout follows a year-long technical trial that began in Chennai on World EV Day 2024, and included trials led by Ease of Doing Business, previously responsible for
On September 10, it was reported that Mexico’s government will raise tariffs on imports from Asian countries, including an increase of up to 50% on automobiles from China and other nations without trade agreements.
The reform also covers textiles, steel, motorcycles, and toys, impacting USD 52 billion in imports and
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