Ola Electric, India gigafactory faces delay due to Iran war, pauses new product launches In an investor update, Ola Electric announced that the commercialization of the remaining 3.5 GWh of its Gigafactory, which has been delayed to June 2026 due to container shipment disruptions caused by the Iran war. The company targets approximately 2 GWh of production output by September 2026. For FY 2027 (ending March), Gigafactory capacity is allocated at ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

U.S. EPA proposes to delay Biden-era Tier 4 vehicle emission standards On May 14, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed a deregulatory action to delay the compliance deadlines for Biden-era emission standards for light-and medium-duty vehicles for two years until model year (MY) 2029 following the shift away from electric vehicles (EVs). The announcement is Part 1 of a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 stan...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

irements remain under review, including whether participating vehicles should be at least five, 10 or 15 years old. The final proposal may differ from the original concept, with authorities considering alternative approaches. The ministry also said prolonged uncertainty surrounding the scheme could delay vehicle purchases and affect automotive market activity. (From an article of The Nation on May 11, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

refunds of the IEEPA tariffs are now taking place, and the Trump administration is expected to appeal the Section 122 tariff decision, the EU may have questions over tariffs in any trade agreement, although Section 232 sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum remain firmly in place. Citing the EU’s delay in trade agreement ratification, Trump vowed last week to raise duties on EU cars and trucks to 25%.  (Trump posting and other sources on May 8...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

Alliston, Ontario project in April 2024, the plan called for a new EV assembly plant capable of producing 240,000 vehicles per year, a 36 GWh battery factory, and cathode material processing facilities through joint ventures with POSCO Future M and Asahi Kasei. In May 2025, Honda announced it would delay the project for two years, then citing tariff uncertainty under the Trump administration. The decision to shelve the project entirely comes afte...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

O José Muñoz said that the Hyundai-LG Energy Solution joint venture plant that was raided by U.S. immigration agents in 2025 will be ready to open later this month.  The HL-GA Battery Company plant plans to supply batteries for EVs built at Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia, following a prolonged delay caused by an action that sparked outrage and threatened to derail trade talks, as U.S. federal agents detained 475 people, mostly Korean nationa...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/23

Asahi Kasei to delay Canada plant opening on Honda EV delay Asahi Kasei is delaying the opening of its Ontario, Canada, battery separator plant, originally set for 2027, until 2029 or later because of an expected lack of demand after Honda, one of Asahi's main customers, had delayed the launch of an EV production hub in the country. While construction continues on the separator plant in Ontario, the facility will wait for higher demand, with Asah...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

Japan Fair Trade Commission issues recommendations to Yazaki Parts in violation of subcontract act On March 30, Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) announced that Yazaki Parts Co., Ltd. (Yazaki Parts, Minato Ward, Tokyo), a manufacturer of wire harnesses and related parts, had violated the "Act Against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, etc. to Subcontractors" (currently revised to “Act Against Delay in Payment of Fees, etc. to Small and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

tele-operated driving. For these kinds of applications, edge computing becomes important. Looking ahead toward 2030, we expect edge computing to play a much bigger role. Q4. What message would you send to OEMs preparing for next generation connected vehicles? A4. My main message to OEMs is: don’t delay your move to 5G and 5G Advanced. Start integrating these technologies now. Some manufacturers—especially the high volume ones—tend to adopt ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

for loading or cargo handling free of charge. The FTC plans to reflect these changes in antitrust and other laws by the spring of 2027. In the manufacturing industry, transactions among large companies and transactions between small and medium sized enterprises are not subject to the “Act Against Delay in Payment of Fees, etc. to Small and Medium-sized Entrusted Business Operators in Manufacturing and Other Specified Fields”. In the revision ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

ns. The spokesperson described the move to consolidate most operations into its Irvine headquarters as a “strategic pivot” designed to optimize long-term cost structures.  Supernal’s flagship S-A2, a four-passenger vehicle originally slated for 2028 certification, now faces an almost certain delay. Reports indicate aircraft development has been paused entirely as leadership reassesses the company’s path forward. (multiple sources on Febr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

Trump administration tries, but loses effort to delay tariff refund litigation On March 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit rejected the Trump administration’s request to delay the fight over refunds of IEEPA tariffs for importers, in steps to reopen the legal proceedings and send the case back to the U.S. Court of International Trade. The court denied the government’s request from February 27 to maintain a pause for as long ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Endurance Technologies, India, updates about delay in start of production of Auric plant On February 13, Endurance Technologies Limited updated that the start of production at its new AURIC plant for a key UK‑based OEM has been pushed back by around two quarters, from the current quarter to Q2 FY 2027 (ending September), while a US‑based OEM programme at the same facility remains on track to start by the end of Q1. Management added that the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

VW reported to delay Scout Motors launch until 2028 On February 18, German media reported that the Volkswagen Group will delay the launch of Scout Motors vehicles in the U.S. from 2027 to at least 2028, due to a combination of technical issues and existing financial obligations, citing people familiar with the matter. In response, a Scout spokesperson, on a forum established by the company, did not admit or deny a delay, but noted how far they ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Mazda starts production of new CX-5 after six weeks of delay Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced on February 10 that started the production of its new CX-5 SUV at its head office Ujina Plant (Minami Ward, Hiroshima City) in mid-December, after a six-week delay from its initial plan. The delay was due to quality assurance associated with the renewal of its electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, which forms the foundation of software. The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

ll likely face greater challenges. We see several strategies that these OEMs could pursue to mitigate the impact of tariffs: 1. Inventory Planning and Cost Absorption: The tariff increase was initially proposed in September, but as China attempted to negotiate with Mexico, the official approval was delayed until the end of 2025. This delay likely provided some OEMs with enough time to expedite imports and build a healthy inventory to support sale...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

(ECJ). The European Parliament will continue its examination of the texts while awaiting the opinion of the EU Court. Only then will Parliament be able to vote to grant consent (or not) to the Agreement. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that it could now significantly delay the entry into force of the agreement, possibly even by years. There is a real risk that the Mercosur states will lose patience with the EU in t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/22

Mazda to delay launch of in-house developed EV to 2029 or later It has been revealed that Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will delay the launch of an electric vehicle (EV) model based on its dedicated platform from 2027 to 2029 or later. Mazda informed its suppliers of its plan by January 16. As sales of EVs have been sluggish globally, particularly in the U.S., its main market, Mazda intends to position hybrid vehicles (HVs), for which demand is...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

nts developing sites in the EU.  This is not an exhaustive list of the changes, and the ensuing negotiations will not be complete until well into the New Year. Refinements, objections, and clarifications will no doubt shape the final outcome that passes into law, presumably at some point in 2026. Delay beyond this time could impose severe costs on the industry, as models and powertrains to be sold in 2030 are already well into the development s...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

attery manufacturing subsidiary of SK Innovation Co., Ltd., will postpone its capital investment in its No.3 Seosan Plant, which is under construction in Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The company initially advanced the factory construction for the mass-production launch in 2026. However, due to the delay, its full-scale operational launch will be postponed to around 2027. The company explained that the timing of the launch will be determined base...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08