ks will be lifted, granting U.S. automakers access to the Japanese consumer market” and “U.S. Automotive standards will be approved in Japan for the first time ever.” News of the deal sent Japanese OEM stocks higher on July 23, as well as South Korean OEMs on optimism that their country could strike a deal comparable to Japan’s. When asked if the EU could secure a similar 15% tariff rate instead of the proposed 25%, Bessent emphasized tha...

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ve-grade chips and ASIL-B-compliant functional safety and privacy management modules to ensure key function stability and data security. For human-machine interaction, the Lingxi cockpit supports multiple interaction modes, such as speech, gesture, and touch, and offers a flexible user interface to strike a balance between ease of operation and driving safety. Leveraging 3D SR environment simulation and the Unity 3D engine, the Lingxi cockpit all...

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Stelato’s new car logo integrates the Silver Ratio and the G3 curvature. The double-layered star emblem in the center draws inspiration from the starry sky, with contours derived from astroid elements. The upper and lower layers employ radiating decorative lines and micron-level electroforming to strike a balance between visual focus and premium texture. The Stelato S9 sedan achieved a sales volume of 4,154 units this June, ranking first among ...

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h as multimodal vehicle control, knowledge Q&A, and simultaneous interpretation. The technology solution adopts a cloud-edge hybrid computing architecture for cloud-side handling of complex tasks and edge-side handling of real-time tasks under the premise of ensuring the security of private data to strike a balance between output effect and generation delay. (From an Alibaba Cloud press release dated June 13, 2025)...

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SMATA union halts production at several plants in Argentina On June 19, it was reported that Argentina’s mechanics union SMATA halted production at several auto plants for the second time in ten days in support of former president Cristina Kirchner, who is serving a six-year sentence for corruption confirmed by the Supreme Court. The strike affected the morning shift at Ford Pacheco, Mercedes-Benz in Virrey del Pino, Toyota in Zárate, and Volk...

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Farda Motors, Iran reports production line damage due to Iran-Israel war On June 14, multiple reports confirmed that the Farda Motors production site in Borujerd, Lorestan Province, was heavily damaged by a missile strike amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The attack resulted in serious financial losses and casualties. Production lines, equipment, parts, and vehicles suffered extensive damage.  Based on multiple sources ...

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Italian labor unions calls for National Strike on June 20, 2025 as contract talks stall with Federmeccanica-Assistal On May 30, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced that Federmeccanica-Assistal refused to reopen the discussion on the national labor contract, even though it has been nearly a year since it expired. Because of this, FIM, FIOM, and UILM unions are stepping up their protest. The unions have called for an 8-hour national strike on J...

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GAC Trumpchi launches Xiangwang M8 Qiankun plug-in hybrid electric MPV On May 26, GAC Trumpchi announced the recent global launch of the Xiangwang M8 Qiankun plug-in hybrid electric MPV. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 359,900 to CNY 409,900. Adopting a Qilin-inspired exterior design language, the Xiangwang M8 Qiankun presents body lines that strike a perfect balance between strength and softness. The luxury...

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Jatco workers in Mexico halt production due to low utility profit-sharing protest On May 26, it was reported that workers at Jatco’s Site 1 transmission plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, halted production to protest receiving low utility profit-sharing. The payments were as low as MXN 1,000 after taxes, less than half of what they received last year. The strike halted most production lines, with around 30 workers protesting at the factory gates,...

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IG Metall organizes 24-hour strike at Ford Cologne plant, Germany On May 14, multiple sources reported that IG Metall, the workers' union, organized a 24-hours strike at the Ford factory in Cologne, Germany, bringing operations to a near halt. The strike began on May 14, 2025, and is scheduled to end on May 15, 2025, with the end of the last night shifts. The strike comes in response to Ford’s plan to cut 2,900 of its roughly 11,500 jobs by the...

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shopping, or they’ll say, ‘not good,’" he stated, emphasizing his intent to simplify the negotiation process. While Trump’s approach may streamline negotiations, it raises questions about long-term implications for U.S. trade relationships. Trump cast doubt on whether Carney will be able to strike a deal when asked if there was anything the Canadian leader could say to convince him to lift the tariffs on his country, Trump responded “no...

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e. The Earth incorporates natural inspiration and future technological concepts into design, with an H-shaped family front fascia and a dynamic fastback body style. The cockpit design makes extensive use of flowing curves, and the interior adopts eco-friendly materials such as biological leather to strike a balance between sustainable development and a premium, luxury sense. With the X-Soul safety protection architecture and the ADiGO intelligent...

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Irizar Mexico workers strike over bonus and profit sharing dispute On April 22, workers at Irizar’s bus manufacturing plant in Querétaro, Mexico, initiated a labor strike demanding payment of a contractual bonus and profit-sharing rights. Approximately 450 to 615 employees participated in the strike, citing the company’s failure to pay the agreed "Bono Irizar" bonus, which was secured in their 2023 collective agreement.  The workers also pr...

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Stellantis, and Iveco workers strike over wages and job security On April 18, the FIOM-CGIL union announced that the workers at several Stellantis plants (Mirafiori, Verrone, Pratola Serra, Termoli, Atessa, Cassino), and Iveco (Piacenza, Foggia, Turin, Brescia, Suzzara) are on strike, demanding fair wages. Discussions for the renewal of the two-year CCSL agreement have stalled, creating a serious wage issue—especially in Stellantis, where worke...

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Strike committee of Bridgestone Spanish plants to extend strike Several media sources reported that the Bridgestone Basauri and Puente San Miguel strike committee has now called for 3 more days of strikes on April 24 – 26, 2025 against the company’s layoff plan. The committee has agreed to ask the labor authorities to call strikes from April 24 to May 31, 2025. The planned layoffs are expected to affect 546 workers (335 in Basauri and 211 in ...

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Unions announce one-day strike at Volkswagen Navarra due to bad working conditions On April 14, multiple sources reported that the ELA, LAB, and CGT unions have called a one-day strike at Volkswagen Navarra plant on April 28, 2025, due to worsening working conditions caused by a new car conveyor system. Addfitionally, the representatives from the three union branches and interested staff will gather at Volkswagen’s main entrance to protest agai...

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Bridgestone workers at Puente San Miguel and Basauri plants start 3-day strike over layoff plan Several media sources reported that workers at Bridgestone’s plants in Basauri (Bizkaia) and Puente San Miguel (Cantabria) halted production on April 8, 2025, as part of a 3-day strike against the company’s layoff plan. The planned layoffs are expected to affect 546 workers (335 in Basauri and 211 in Cantabria). The Bridgestone unions (CCOO, UGT, S...

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consumers’ expectations for a premium electric sedan. For safety, the model comes standard with nine airbags, including a far-side airbag rare in its class, to fulfill the European safety standards. For drivability, the model features a high-rigidity body and a 50:50 front-rear axle load ratio to strike a perfect balance between stability and driving smoothness, while harmonizing safety and flexibility. The 5.6m minimum turning radius is specif...

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Sitiavw prepares for 2025 wage negotiation agreement with VW in Mexico On March 31, the Independent Union of Automotive Industry Workers (Sitiavw) began preparations for the 2025 wage negotiation with Volkswagen de México, setting a strike deadline for August 18. Union leader Hugo Tlalpan Luna announced that divisional assemblies will begin in late April or early May, following Easter, to determine the salary increase demand and elect members of...

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IG Metall launches three-day strike at Ford Cologne plant, halting production On April 1, IG Metall, a dominant metalworkers' union in Germany, called for a three-day warning strike, starting from April 1, 2025. The production at Ford’s Cologne plant has been temporarily halted since April 2, 2025. The 250 colleagues on the night shift at Ford FCSD and in Niehl stopped work and followed the call for a warning strike. With the planned restructur...

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