orders. PSA Peugeot Citroen introduced electric vehicles in Europe in late 2010 through an OEM contract with Mitsubishi Motors. It released the Peugeot iOn and the Citroen C-ZERO electric vehicles based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. In 2010, the company launched two commercial EVs: the Peugeot Partner Origin; and the Citroen Berlingo First. PSA will reportedly invest 1,062 million euros in its Vigo plant to expand the production capacity. The plant ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/06/02

U.S., Mexico conclude first round of trade talks on autos, metals On May 29, the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced that negotiators for the U.S. and Mexico concluded their first ‌bilateral negotiating round to revise the USMCA in Mexico City. During the first round, negotiators discussed priority issues related to automotive rules of origin, steel and aluminum, and economic security. The USTR said the two countries are also working t...

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a are consistent with President Trump’s questioning why Canada should export vehicles and auto parts to the U.S. and wanting to move that production to the U.S. Industry officials say there is a high likelihood that U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is seeking to negotiate the new rules of origin with Mexico and then present them to Canada ‌as ⁠a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. Greer has declined to clarify whether the USMCA would b...

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titiveness. Mexican Automotive Industry Association (AMIA) highlighted that manufacturers are currently absorbing the impact of the 25% tariffs, but this situation is not sustainable and could soon be reflected in production costs and final vehicle prices.  The sector also faces stricter rules of origin under USMCA, requiring 75% regional content, which increases costs, while competitors such as the EU, Japan, and South Korea, which face lower ...

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es-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). •    On May 28-29, Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jeff Goettman will lead a U.S. delegation to Mexico City for the first bilateral negotiating round with Mexico, which will feature negotiations on topics of economic security and rules of origin for key industrial goods. •    On June 16-17, the two countries will hold a second round of negotiations in Washington, D.C., which will al...

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id he wants to see the U.S. trade deficit with Mexico reduced, and for Mexico to raise its own tariffs on non-North American imports. The trade deficit with Mexico rose nearly 15% to USD 196.9 billion in 2025, according to U.S. ‌Census Bureau ⁠data. Greer also noted that changes to the rules of origin will be aimed at encouraging more production in the U.S. Greer said the Trump ⁠administration's issues with Canada go beyond trade "irritants...

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n the ambition remains to grow the sector. UK manufacturers still face high costs, notably in energy, and uncertainty in the trading relationship with key trading markets. More serious is the UK sector’s carve out from the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ proposals which, coupled with tougher rules of origin requirements from next year, risk undermining the industry on both sides. The forthcoming EU-UK Summit must address these issues and deliver so...

Automotive Production Data  Updated at: 2026/05/28

n the ambition remains to grow the sector. UK manufacturers still face high costs, notably in energy, and uncertainty in the trading relationship with key trading markets. More serious is the UK sector’s carve out from the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ proposals which, coupled with tougher rules of origin requirements from next year, risk undermining the industry on both sides. The forthcoming EU-UK Summit must address these issues and deliver so...

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th its plans to develop a lunar base, selecting lunar rover designs from Lunar Outpost and Astrolab for development. Under the High Achievability Task Order related to its Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) contract, the rovers will be sent to the moon on Blue Moon Mark 1 robotic landers by Blue Origin, with the goal of having either or both rovers on the moon before the Artemis 4 crewed lunar landing in 2028. General Motors is part of the tea...

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ttery pack/module/cell Ningpu Times Battery Technology Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Ningxia Golden Infinity Green Technology Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell NIO Battery Technology (Anhui) Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Original Energy Technology (Beijing) Inc. Lithium-ion battery Battery pack/module/cell Pengpai Energy (Weifang) Co., Ltd. Lithium-ion battery Batter...

Green Vehicle Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/05/27

with leather-like properties. The BMW Group is thus serving the demand for vegan and leather-free interiors, which is set to increase further soon, especially in the US, China, and Europe. It will also be possible to use these materials for steering wheel surfaces. Replacing raw materials of animal origin makes a significant contribution to increasing sustainability in vehicle production. The introduction of new surface material for steering whee...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/27

government for emergency measures to protect domestic production during the transition to EVs. Key proposals include ensuring a tax rate difference between imported EVs and locally produced models, linking import incentives with domestic investment, tightening localization requirements and rules of origin verification, promoting the use of Thai-made parts, and limiting incentives provided by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). These measures ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ture of the Automotive Industry in an Era of High Volatility (Center of Automotive Management) Form & Function: Light Integration into an Active Grille Shutter (Röchling) Active Aeroblades in an SUV: The Next Step in Active Aerodynamics (Porsche) Development of Post-Consumer Recyclates of Maritime Origin and Their Use in Visible Components in Vehicles (BMW/LyondellBasell) Simply mono(materials) at Škoda Auto (Škoda) Lifecycle Management of Hig...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/22

ather than government direction. Thailand stated that its automotive supply chains are free of forced labor, citing domestic enforcement measures and third-party audits. The delegation, led by the Ministry of Commerce, also highlighted planned Human Rights Due Diligence legislation and strengthened origin-certification controls aimed at improving supply-chain transparency and addressing transshipment concerns. Thailand further emphasized cooperat...

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mos Arizpe in Mexico Chevrolet 2025 Blazer EV to arrive with lower price, content changes, performance increases GM starts production of Cadillac Optiq at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico Chevrolet 2025 Blazer EV production start moved to August GM reports record Q2 profits and revenue, suspends Cruise Origin production Cadillac adjusts 2025 Lyriq lineup to make room for Optiq in U.S. Honda’s Prologue EV has best U.S. sales month ever in August Cad...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/21

ed that Thailand should maintain its position as a regional manufacturing center rather than rely primarily on imported EVs. Key proposals included widening the tax gap between imported and locally assembled EVs, linking import privileges to genuine domestic investment, tightening local-content and origin checks, promoting greater use of Thai-made parts, and limiting BOI incentives in sectors where local firms already have sufficient capability. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

%. In the wake of the disruptions caused by the closure of the Curitiba plant in early 2013. Group market share rose back to 6.7%, up 1.3 points. Renault has unveiled the Duster Oroch pickup truck concept at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil. The Duster Oroch is a five-seat double-cab pickup truck originating from the Duster compact SUV. The Duster Oroch was developed by Renault Design America Latina (RDAL), Renault's design center in Sao Paulo....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/05/15

ns. For finished vehicles, keeping the tariff rate below 12% would help preserve a competitive advantage.   Currently, tariffs of up to 25% apply to steel, aluminum, vehicles, and certain auto parts. Meanwhile, about 80% of Mexico’s auto parts industry currently complies with the USMCA rules of origin and therefore qualifies for tariff exemptions. The entire supply chain is being reshaped not only by technological change, but also by tariff p...

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, software, and hardware linked to China and select other countries.  The House bill follows the action on April 29 in which members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill called the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which would essentially uphold existing bans on Chinese vehicles based on the origin of hardware and software. Specifically what the Connected Vehicle Security Act, yet to be voted on, does includes: Prohibits the importation, ...

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tion model of the IONIQ V, a BEV exclusively for the Chinese market that has been optimized to meet the needs of Chinese users. Additionally, the VENUS Concept and EARTH Concept, which were unveiled at an event held prior to the Auto China 2026 motor show, were on display.  The IONIQ V adopts "The Origin," a new design language for the electric vehicle lineup in China, and embodies the concept of "Best in First Impression." The vehicle dimension...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/05/14