a period of uncertainty and transition for the global auto sector, while examining the forces that are reshaping the industry.  Moderated by KC Crain, publisher of Automotive News, the panel includes José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, and Mike Stanton, president and CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association. Taking place on April 1, from ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

ANFAC, Spain, joins European Alliance for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles On March 25, ANFAC, the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers, joined the European Alliance for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (ECAVA), an industry forum for discussion and advice promoted by the European Commission. ECAVA brings together the entire value chain of the automotive sector, technology companies, start-ups, and research centers around th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Feb. 2026) On March 21, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the February 2026 operational status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operational status of domestic charging facilities: As of February 2026, domestic EV charging facilities totaled ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

could cease operating as a direct subsidiary of its Japanese headquarters and transfer its commercial operations to local groups, as part of the company’s global restructuring strategy. According to industry sources, advanced negotiations are underway with Grupo Simpa, which may form a strategic alliance with Grupo Tagle, both active in Argentina’s automotive and motorcycle sectors. The potential transition would reportedly take place betwee...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

China’s installed drive battery capacity decreases by 24.6% y/y in February On March 12, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released monthly drive battery data for February 2026. In February, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 26.3GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 24.6%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 5.7GWh, accounting for ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Usage-based and plug-and-charge systems becoming widespread for EV chargers in Japan For electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Japan, “usage-based charging” systems that charge by power usage, and “plug-and-charge” systems have been increasingly adopted. The Premium Charging Alliance (PCA) led by Volkswagen Group switched its charging fees from a time based system to a usage based system in March 2026. PLUGO inc. (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo), whic...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

ay factory in the U.S. This initiative is part of a USD 550 billion (approx. JPY 85 trillion) investment and financing package that Japan has proposed to the U.S. under a bilateral economic cooperation framework. In February 2025, JDI announced its intention to enter into a capital and business alliance with OLEDWorks LLC (OLEDWorks, New York), a U.S. organic EL (electroluminescence) display manufacturer. The two companies, based on this alli...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems Test Center and ALEE partner on durability testing thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) announced that the thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems Test Center in Essen has entered into a strategic partnership with Alliance des laboratoires d’essai européenne GmbH (ALEE), a Technical Service designated by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) for vehicle and component testing and type approval. The collaboration a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

and raise vehicle prices. Economic uncertainty in major markets such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman may also weaken demand. The Middle East was Thailand’s third-largest vehicle export market in 2025 after Asia and Australia.  According to the FTI, tensions involving Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance add to pressures from global economic uncertainty, tariffs and geopolitical risks. Exports are also affected by stricter environmental regula...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09

MAGE, Hungary joins CEE AutoHUB to strengthen regional automotive industry On March 6, Central and Eastern European Automotive HUB (CEE AutoHUB) announced that Magyar Gépjárműipari Egyesület (MAGE) has officially joined the alliance after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), bringing Hungary together with Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Romania to strengthen the representation of the region’s automotive industry. With Hungary ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (Jan. 2026) On March 2, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the January 2026 operational status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operational status of domestic charging facilities: As of January 2026, domestic EV charging facilities totaled 20....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Ward, Tokyo) and Volkswagen Group Japan KK (Volkswagen Group Japan, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture) announced on March 2 that they have introduced a pay-per-use pricing system to the electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging network in which both companies participate. Previously, the Premium Charging Alliance (PCA) only offered a time-based billing system. However, according to the actual amount of electricity used, the companies aim to offer a mor...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Linamar, Regen Resources join for battery-grade graphite development in Ontario On March 2, Linamar Corp. and Regen Resources announced a strategic alliance aimed at advancing the commercialization of graphite assets located in Welland, Ontario, to support the development of a domestic supply of battery-grade graphite for industrial and automotive applications. The alliance combines Regen’s upstream graphite resource reserve of approximately 34...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

China’s installed drive battery capacity increases by 8.4% y/y in January On February 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released its monthly drive battery data for January 2026. In January, China’s total installed drive battery capacity was 42.0GWh, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 8.4%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for vehicle equipment totaled 9.4GWh, accounting for...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/24

Limited announced a partnership with the Motorcycle Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and the Automotive Local Content Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (ALCMAN) to accelerate local automotive manufacturing and reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imports. A central pillar of the alliance is the transformation of trade exhibitions into structured platforms for industrial matchmaking. Under the alliance, future exhibitions will ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

‑evolving AI use cases such as generative intelligence, autonomous systems, and sustainable compute, the two companies plan to pursue scalable, high‑impact solutions aligned with emerging industry needs in vehicle platforms, defence systems, and data‑centre infrastructure. Both sides said the alliance is intended to accelerate innovation, shorten development cycle,s and create long‑term value for global customers through a deeper technolo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

Kim Long Motor and AOJ Suzhou form long-term commercial vehicle partnership in Vietnam On February 14, 2026, Kim Long Motor entered into a strategic partnership with AOJ Suzhou Automobile JSC, formalizing a collaboration focused on long-term growth. Through the alliance, Kim Long Motor will leverage its production infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of the Vietnamese market, while AOJ Suzhou will supply core technologies, engineering solutions,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

Einride, Sweden, joins European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) On February 11, Einride AB joined the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA), a European Commission-facilitated initiative. ECAVA will advise EU institutions as the union transitions from policy design and pilot phases to implementing binding rules, market enforcement, and scaled deployment of advanced mobility, automation, and AI-enabled systems...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

ified vehicles. In 2025 alone, CESVI processed over 200 Toyota vehicles, dismantling more than 180 units, and recovering over 1,200 parts, nearly 500 of which were reintroduced into the formal market. With this non-exclusive agreement, Toyota becomes the first automaker in Argentina to form such an alliance with CESVI. (Toyota Argentina on February 6, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Hyundai Mobis allies with three European firms for mass production of automotive displays Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) announced that it had formed an alliance with three European companies to develop technologies for the mass production of Holographic Windshield Display (HWD) systems. This alliance includes Zeiss, a German optical manufacturer; tesa, a German tape adhesion manufacturer; and Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a French glass manufacturer...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06