ed that the Stellantis' Melfi plant is facing a deep crisis, with daily production plunging from 1,200 to just 160 vehicles and staff shrinking from 7,200 to 5,000. The problem reflects a wider issue in Italy’s auto industry. Europe's push for EVs faces weak demand, while US trade barriers under Trump have slashed exports by 60%, also hurting Stellantis plants in Canada and Mexico. On April 8, FIM-CISL union announced the production data of St...

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U.S. Senate votes against Trump tariffs ahead of Supreme Court case November 5 On October 30, the U.S. Senate voted 51-47 to stop the Trump administration’s broad tariffs imposed on imported goods from around the world. The move was part of a series of votes on Trump’s tariffs during the week. On October 28, five Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution canceling the 50% tariffs on goods from Brazil, 52-48, and the following day, fou...

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roduction in October due to semiconductor shortages Nissan Mexicana to close Production Line 1 at CIVAC plant, lay off 562 workers Nissan Mexicana produces a vehicle every 40 seconds Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan to end vehicle production in Argentina by 2026 Nissan Mexicana pla...

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on June 1 Nissan to lay off 200 Mexican workers amid pandemic Stellantis, Nissan announce temporary plant closures in Mexico Nissan meets its product portfolio renewal goals in Mexico Nissan Mexicana promotes sustainability in its operations Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan studies bringing Sentra production to U.S. from Mexico Nissan Mexi...

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unches all-new 2025 Kicks in U.S. Nissan launches Nissan Kicks Play in Mexico Nissan begins production of 2025 Kicks at Aguascalientes A1 in Mexico Nissan Cantabria plant to produce steering and rear knuckles for Kicks model produced in Mexico Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan Mexico assembles 3 million vehicles CO2-free energy Nissan Mexicana planning to supply three plants with nuclear energy Nissa...

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enz A-Class to be discontinued in U.S. after 2022 Renault-Nissan-Mercedes Benz Alliance planning to separate at COMPAS plant in Mexico Nissan halves production at COMPAS plant in Mexico Infiniti ending production of QX50, QX55 in December 2025 Nissan to possibly move production out of Mexico due to Trump’s tariffs Nissan to possibly close COMPAS facility in Mexico Infiniti pauses production of U.S. market QX50, QX55, citing U.S. tariffs Nissan ...

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Toyota’s Chairman does not mention re-importing U.S.-made cars to Japan at meeting with President Trump On October 29, Mr. Hiroyuki Ueda, Toyota Motor Corporation’s External & Public Affairs Group Deputy Chief Officer, stated that Toyota’s Chairman Akio Toyota didn’t mention importing Toyota cars made in the U.S. to Japan at a meeting held for U.S. President Trump and business executives in the evening of October 28. However, he indicated...

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U.S. and South Korea agree on trade deal regarding tariffs and investment On October 29, 2025, the United States and South Korea reached an agreement on a trade deal between the two countries as U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. While a formal agreement between the countries has not yet been finalized, certain details on the trade de...

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global LV build is estimated to have increased by 1.7% YoY in Q3 2025, supporting marginal growth of 0.3% YoY in Q1-Q3 overall, with 6.44 mn units built in January-September. Production has been affected by US sales of the group’s imported models declining by 6% YoY, following the introduction of Trump’s tariffs from April 3, 2025. Slowing demand in China has also contributed to this fall, with Volkswagen Group facing tough competition from C...

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ons: 1) the aforementioned trading agreements reached between the US and its key trading partners; and 2) assumptions surrounding the government incentivization of the Chinese LV market. GlobalData now assumes that the trade-in scheme in China will be extended once again, until the end of 2026.-The Trump administration’s policy approach to trading partners added greater uncertainty for the US LV market’s 2025 outlook. However, OEMs have adopt...

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U.S. and Japan sign framework agreement to secure rare earth supply On October 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework agreement to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths for both countries. The agreement was signed at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo during President Trump’s visit to Japan.  According to the agreement, the U.S. and Japan will utilize economic policy tools ...

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more tech Ford upgrades 2025 Bronco Sport with Sasquatch capabilities, steel bumpers Ford begins production of 2025 Maverick and Bronco Sport at Hermosillo plant in Mexico Ford recalls 272,817 Bronco Sport, Maverick vehicles over 12-volt battery failure Ford Mustang Mach-E production unaffected by Trump tariffs Ford Maverick-based van reportedly set for production in 2028 Ford unveiled on December 12 the automated Ford Fusion Hybrid research veh...

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EU commercial vehicles, Mustang Mach-E in North America Ford enhances 2025 Mustang Mach-E with content, lower price Ford updates 2025 Mustang Mach-E with heat pump, column shifter, BlueCruise 1.5 Ford opens orders for 2025 Mustang Mach-E with lower price Ford Mustang Mach-E production unaffected by Trump tariffs On October 17, Ford Motor Co. said it will temporarily shut down production at two plants in the U.S. and two plants in Mexico, a...

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Canadian plant investment amid timing change Ford expands F-Series Super Duty production to Oakville Assembly in Canada Ford adjusted EBIT down 26.3% in Q2 on warranty claims, EV costs Ford abandons plans for CAD 1.2 billion Quebec battery materials plant Canadian auto production falls even before Trump’s tariffs Ford expanding Essex Engine Plant for new V8 production line Canada demands OEMs honor planned investments amid tariff struggle Ford...

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me outside Japan totaled 8,054,320 units, up 0.8% y/y, production volume in Japan decreased by 0.2% y/y to 3,877,575 units. Approximately half of the domestic production volume is exported and more than 30% of the exported vehicles are destined for the U.S. Accordingly, it is possible that the U.S. Trump administration’s additional tariffs had an impact on the domestic production volume. The outlook still remains uncertain due in part to fierce...

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Trump lands in Japan after trade deals with Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on October 27, the second stop on his Asia tour that will culminate a few days later with a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Trump visited with Japan's Emperor Naruhito after landing in Tokyo, after which he wil...

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said in a statement issued October 25. “We are carefully assessing Japanese customer needs and exploring the possibility of importing these vehicles into Japan.” The move also comes as Japan’s government considers ways to ease trade tensions with the U.S. ahead of a visit from U.S. President Trump starting October 27, where he is expected to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who recently won election to become the country’s first femal...

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U.S. extending trade deadline with Mexico for “several weeks” On October 27, President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum said that the U.S. is extending its trade deadline for several weeks.  Sheinbaum said she spoke with U.S. President Trump on October 25 and that both countries are "close to reaching an agreement" on pending non-tariff trade barriers. She confirmed that Washington will extend the trade deadline "for several weeks" as negotiation...

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U.S.-Korea investment fund stuck on key points ahead of Trump’s Asian visit The U.S. and South Korea remain stuck on all the major details of a USD 350 billion investment pledge, President Lee Jae Myung said on October 24, indicating the countries may not finalize a trade deal in time for a summit meeting with U.S. President Trump. “The method of investment, the amount of investment, the timeline and how we will share the losses and divide th...

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from 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. The entry-level Polestar 3 uses the same 111 kWh battery pack as the Dual motor version, offering 250 kW peak charging capability for a 30 minute 10-80% charge on DC, and EPA range of up to 350 miles. Volvo may expand output at its U.S. plant if U.S. President Donald Trump carries out his threat to significantly increase tariffs on European auto imports. Volvo is reviewing a range of scenarios to determine the best...

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