as signed a 10-year renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Iberdrola to supply 660,000 MWh of electricity to its European plants. The PPA covers 34 MW of installed capacity and will provide Gestamp’s plants with 100% renewable energy (80% wind and 20% solar), backed by guarantees of origin certificates. This aligns with Gestamp’s strategy to strengthen the stability and visibility of its future energy costs, while supporting its...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

nd to drive output growth. This trend is further highlighted by the shrinking share of European sales serviced by European-built models, which fell from 87% in 2019 to 78% in 2025, as imports capture a larger portion of the market. But is that the only factor at play? The chart above shows sales by origin as a proxy for European imports and exports: regional sales of European-built models are in blue, while the off-white line tracks sales of Euro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ports to Germany were up 82.2% to 15,903 units. Part of the reason for the reduction in exports is given by tariffs, especially those imposed by the United States, which is the main destination for vehicles manufactured in Mexico. Despite this decrease in exports, Mexico remains the main country of origin of vehicles imported by the U.S., while exports to South American markets, particularly Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina, showed a notable incre...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). The two ministers instructed negotiators to begin a scoping discussion on the necessary measures to ensure the benefits of the USMCA go primarily to the countries, including by reducing dependence on imports from outside of North America, strengthening rules of origin, and enhancing security of the overall North American supply chains. U.S. and Mexican ministers expect negotiators to hold the first meeting th...

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Global EV battery installation in Jan up 10.7%, top CATL with 45.2% share On March 6, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in January 2026. In January, the global battery installation increased 10.7% to 71.9 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 73.3% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 12.0% and Japanese manufacturers at 4.3%. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

U.S. International Trade Commission to review, tighten USMCA rules of origin On February 19, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced it has begun examining the automotive rules of origin under the current United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact. The commission’s probe appears to overlap with the USMCA renegotiation between the three countries, set for this summer, as it will hold a public hearing in October and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

African Union approves Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under AfCFTA Framework On February 17, the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) announced that the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government approved the Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Framework. This long-awaited decision lays the foundation for...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

Global EV battery installation Jan- Dec 2025 up 31.7% , top CATL with 39.2% share On February 4, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in December 2025.  For January to December 2025, the global battery installation increased 31.7% to 1,187 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 70.4% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 15.3% and...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Mahindra, India selects indie’s CABIN EYE software for DOMS in XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs On February 4, 2026, indie Semiconductor announced that it has been selected by Mahindra & Mahindra Limited to provide in‑cabin driver and occupant monitoring systems (DOMS) software for Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUVs XEV 9e and BE 6. The partnership will integrate indie’s CABIN EYE perception software, developed by emotion3D and acquired by indi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

hicles from countries that benefit from preferential access to Mexico—with Brazil being a leading candidate. Although Brazil does not have an FTA with Mexico, the Economic Complementation Agreement (ACE 55) has allowed tariff-free LV imports since 2019, provided that vehicles comply with rules-of-origin conditions that require at least 40% of the automotive content to be sourced locally. BYD recently inaugurated its Camaçari plant in Brazil in...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

ister in charge of Canada-U.S. relations, is set to meet with U.S. counterparts in mid-January to launch formal USMCA talks, which have shielded Canada and Mexico from the worst impacts of Trump’s tariffs. Approximately 90% of Canadian goods remain exempt from tariffs if they satisfy the pact’s origin criteria. Since his return to the White House last year, Trump has repeatedly questioned the value of USMCA, calling the deal “transitional...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

ut this likely underestimates the impact. In some steel categories, prices could increase by up to 30%, weakening the competitiveness of both importers and companies using EU-produced steel. The proposed “melt and pour” rule would add heavy administrative burdens, especially for SMEs. Obtaining origin data for low-value shipments would be extremely difficult. This rule should be introduced more gradually and in a more practical manner. The me...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Global EV battery installation Jan- Nov 2025 up 32.6% , top CATL with 38.2% share On January 6, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in November 2025. For January to November, the global battery installation increased 32.6% to 1,046 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 69.4% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 15.8% and Japanes...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Mexico approves tariffs on Asian origin products On December 11, it was reported that Mexico’s Senate approved a measure to increase import tariffs by up to 50% on more than 1,400 product categories from countries without free trade agreements, mainly targeting China. The bill, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and passed with 76 votes in favor and five against, completes the legislative process after being approved by the Chamber of Depu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Global EV battery installation Jan- Oct up 35.2%, top CATL with 38.1% share On December 2, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in October 2025. For January to October, the global battery installation increased 35.2% to 933.5 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.9% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 16.0% and Japanese manuf...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Mahindra & Mahindra, India launches XEV 9S, a new all-electric 7 seater SUV On November 27, 2025, Mahindra & Mahindra launched the XEV 9S, a new all‑electric 7‑seater SUV, with introductory prices starting at INR 1.995 million.  Built on the INGLO EV platform as part of Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUV line, XEV 9S measures 4,737 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,745 mm high, wheelbase 2,762 mm and ground clearance 205 mm.  It is offered in multip...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

the V2X communication and prevent rear-end collisions at the end of traffic jams. In addition, Infineon developed concepts for a hardware-based authentication of the communication partners using inherent signatures of the cellular components as “fingerprints” to guarantee data authenticity and origin. The Technische Universität München added new methods to improve the safety of teleoperated driving with reduced communication bandwidth, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/17

Global EV battery installation Jan- Sep up 34.7%, top CATL with 36.6% share On November 4, SNE Research announced monthly power battery data for global electric vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV) sold in September 2025. For January to September, the global battery installation increased 34.7% to 811.7 GWh. By national origin among top 10 suppliers, Chinese manufacturers accounted for 68.2% of sales, followed by Korean manufacturers at 16.8% and Japanese m...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

of USMCA as a trilateral agreement", recommending also that the three countries adopt an industry-accepted North American Charging Standard as the single EV standard and align automotive safety standards.     • Stellantis said vehicles made outside North America should follow rules on component origin to "mirror or effectively match those imposed by the USMCA" or drop tariffs on Mexico and Canada USMCA-compliant passenger vehicles.     • ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

JMS 2025: Toyota unveils Corolla concept model and IMV Origin under the theme "To You” On October 29, Toyota Motor Corporation President & CEO Koji Sato took to the stage at a press briefing at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, which is being held at Tokyo Big Sight (Press days: October 29-30, Public days: October 31-November 9).  The briefing began with the presentation of a Toyota corporate commercial under the theme “To You”. Toyota has bee...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31