Japan’s SMEA and FTC to strengthen automotive industry monitoring for compliance with new SME transaction optimization act Japan’s Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SMEA) and Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced on December 8 that they will strengthen monitoring in the automotive industry, as violations of the Act against the Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors are frequently occurring, such as automobile manuf...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Japan Fair Trade Commission to issue advisory instructions to Suzuki subsidiary According to the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), SNIC Co., Ltd. (SNIC), a Suzuki Group parts supplier based in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, was in violation of the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors (Subcontract Act), and the JFTC has finalized plans to issue advisory instructions to SNIC next week to prevent a recurre...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Renault Nigeria unveils new Renault Koleos and Kardian at Abuja Motor Fair 2025, Africa On November 25, Renault Nigeria’s distributor Coscharis Motors, showcased the new Renault Koleos and Renault Kardian at the 2025 Abuja International Motor Fair, attended by the DG of NADDC and other industry leaders. Renault Koleos SUV is offered with a CVT powertrain option, while the Renault Kardian is equipped with a TCe engine. The DG of NADDC took the n...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

UK to introduce Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) in April 2028 On November 26, the UK Government announced that it is introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, which will come into effect from April 2028. Drivers will pay for their mileage alongside their existing VED. While it is fair for EV drivers to contribute for their car usage in the same way as those driving petrol and d...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Dana Motors presents new CNG and electric vehicles in Nigeria On November 23, multiple sources reported that Dana Motors Limited presented several electric and CNG-powered vehicles at the Abuja International Motor Fair 2025. It has presented the latest Kia models, such as EV9, EV5, MPVs, etc. It is now focusing on the localization of the supply chain and further assembly of Kia vehicles in Nigeria.  Based on Kia Nigeria social media updates/ mul...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/24

barriers, including streamlining customs processes, enhancing cooperation on alignment of international standards to reduce barriers for U.S. exports; and recognizing U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The U.S., Switzerland, and Liechtenstein plan to finalize the Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade in early 2026. (Whitehouse.gov releases on November 14, 2025) 1 / 2...

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93 new vehicles to debut at Auto Guangzhou 2025 On November 11, Auto Guangzhou announced the holding of the 23rd Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou 2025) at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou from November 21 to 30. At the event, 1,085 vehicles, including 629 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), will be on display in an area as large as 220,000 square meters. 93 new vehicles, mostly EVs and intelligent vehicles, will m...

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, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has turned down Vingroup’s bid for a special tax break that would let EV makers subtract the value of local parts when calculating the special consumption tax (SCT).  The ministry said the idea conflicts with Vietnam’s trade obligations and would disrupt fair, transparent taxation. Vingroup argued that stronger incentives are needed to boost domestic EV production and support Vietnam’s net-zero goals...

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Japan’s SMEA and Fair Trade Commission request fair payment to industry organizations Japan’s Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SMEA) and Fair Trade Commission jointly sent a notice of request to major industry organizations by November 12 regarding fair payment for entire supply chains. Since the current Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors (Subcontract Act) will be revised to become “Act Against D...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Japan’s Fair Trade Commission requests TMEJ’s to prevent recurrence of violation of Subcontract Act Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has sent a notice to Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. (TMEJ, Ohira Village, Miyagi Prefecture) to prevent the recurrence of the violation of the “Subcontract Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds (Subcontract Act)” regarding the safekeeping of metal dies and replacement parts. The Commission also ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

in Coahuila. The impact is expected to reach the auto-parts sector due to the Just-in-Time production model. The Ramos Arizpe Complex will begin its technical stoppage on October 30, with activities planned to restart on November 4 while the company and the union work to ensure labor stability and fair pay agreements. (Multiple sources on October 30, 2025)...

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iative expected in mid-November 2025. One month after its introduction, CLEPA highlights that the Data Act is key to helping consumers share data from connected products and supporting investment in data-based services. The Data Act is central to Europe’s digital transformation, ensuring open and fair access to data. It gives SMEs and start-ups more opportunities to innovate by reducing the dominance of a few large companies controlling critica...

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ns include requiring EV chargepoints in new covered car parks and considering the removal of planning permission for discreet cross-pavement charging gullies. The reforms would give more people access to domestic electricity rates. The government will also work with Ofgem to ensure public costs are fair and strengthen protections against landowners overcharging tenants for home charging above the market rate. Based on the UK Government press rele...

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JFTC to issue recommendation to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus on its Japanese subcontract act violation Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) said on October 28 that it determined the violation of the Japanese Subcontract Act of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus), which forced its subcontractors to store molds free of charge, and JFTC will issue a recommendation in November requesting there be no recurrence. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

es being in a contract longer than they planned for, the real risk for suppliers is the last sentence of the clause: “In the event that buyer and seller are unable to reach agreement on any pricing adjustments related to the term extension, the price will be equitably adjusted by buyer based on a fair cost assessment after receipt of documentation.” While GM’s new clause states that the supplier may request an “adjustment meeting” to di...

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Röhm presents next-gen PLEXIGLAS solutions at K Trade Fair, Germany On October 7, Röhm announced that it is showcasing its PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) brand at the K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The material stands out for its visual quality, durability, and recyclability. PLEXIGLAS, Röhm’s PMMA brand, has long influenced automotive design, especially in lighting. FORVIA HELLA uses it to produce a two-meter-long, two-kilogram light...

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Solaris unveils Urbino 10.5 Electric at Busworld Europe 2025 On October 3, Solaris unveiled its latest model, the Urbino 10.5 Electric at the Busworld 2025 fair in Brussels, Belgium. The Solaris Urbino 10.5 Electric is a compact 10.5-meter bus which features a modular drive system that removes the traditional engine tower, creating more passenger space and better weight balance. The bus offers up to 33 seats. It has a battery with a capacity of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/06

rt-Import Bank (Afreximbank) renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers to promote Intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive sector. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The MoU will enable AAAM to leverage Afreximbank’s continental reach and trade-promotion mandate. It will ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

MANN+HUMMEL exhibits smokeless explosion-proof valve at 18th Pujiang Innovation Forum At the InnoMatch Tech-Matching Fair of the 18th Pujiang Innovation Forum, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH (MANN+HUMMEL) exhibited a smokeless explosion-proof valve for power batteries. The smokeless explosion-proof valve, a MANN+HUMMEL battery safety innovation launched this year, is compliant with the “Safety Requirements for EV Power Batteries (GB 38031-2025)”, China’s...

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Japan Fair Trade Commission issues warning to JTEKT in violation of Subcontract Act On September 19, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) announced that JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) was in violation of the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, Etc. to Subcontractors (Subcontract Act), and it issued a warning to JTEKT to prevent a recurrence. JTEKT failed to pay the full amount owed to its subcontractors for manufacturing parts, whi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22