It began with a message. Not from a high-level summit. Not from a trade show. But from a quiet ping on LinkedIn. That one message triggered a chain of events that would culminate in one of India’s most significant greenfield EV investments—a Rs 16,000 crore commitment from Vietnamese EV major VinFast, expected to create over… Continue reading How a LinkedIn Message Brought VinFast to Tamil Nadu
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Trump auto tariffs: Wall Street reacts as stocks slide
President Trump is applying the brakes to the profit engines of global automakers. Trump said Wednesday the US will impose 25% tariffs on imports of cars and car parts, to take effect on April 3. The measures will apply to both finished cars and trucks. “This will continue to spur growth that you’ve never seen… Continue reading Trump auto tariffs: Wall Street reacts as stocks slide
Tata Motors, Samvardhana Motherson and other auto cos may face Trump’s 25% tariff heat, shares slump
India’s auto component exports to the US was $6.79 billion in FY24, while the country’s imports from the US stood at $1.4 billion at 15 per cent duty, reported PTI citing industry estimates. US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25per cent tariff on all auto imports has sent shockwaves across the global automobile… Continue reading Tata Motors, Samvardhana Motherson and other auto cos may face Trump’s 25% tariff heat, shares slump
US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has voiced its deep concern by US President DonaldTrump’s announcement of additional tariffs on the automotive sector. In a statement issued today, ACEA said: “It comes at a watershed moment for our industry’s transformation and as fierce international competition mounts.” European automakers have been investing in the US for… Continue reading US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has voiced its deep concern by US President DonaldTrump’s announcement of additional tariffs on the automotive sector. In a statement issued today, ACEA said: “It comes at a watershed moment for our industry’s transformation and as fierce international competition mounts.” European automakers have been investing in the US for… Continue reading US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
A new tariff of 25% will be imposed on all cars and car parts imported into the United State, president Donald Trump has announced. This new levy will come into effect from 2 April, and will apply both to finished machines shipped into the country and car parts imported for vehicles assembled there. President Trump claimed the… Continue reading Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV
The Nissan LEAF is now a crossover with some pretty major upgrades. Nissan unveiled the third-gen EV, dropping the iconic hatch design for a stylish crossover. It now has significantly more range, and it even has an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at the new Nissan LEAF EV. Nissan… Continue reading The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV
Nissan boss hints at new GT-R and Z in halo car pledge
Incoming Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has vowed that “driving excitement will always be at the heart” of the firm, hinting that halo cars such as the Z and GT-R will remain a key part of the brand’s future – and be offered worldwide. The current R35-generation GT-R will finally be discontinued shortly, having been in… Continue reading Nissan boss hints at new GT-R and Z in halo car pledge
Electric Nissan Micra unwrapped: Renault 5 twin due this year
The Nissan Micra will return this year as an electric car twinned with the Renault 5, developed with a focus on the European market. The fifth generation of the supermini will be one of three new EVs that Nissan will launch in Europe by the end of 2026, along with the new Leaf and an electric Juke.… Continue reading Electric Nissan Micra unwrapped: Renault 5 twin due this year
Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is “very safe”
Nissan remains committed to the long-term future of its Sunderland factory, with the UK site a key element in its European electrification plans, according to its European planning boss, François Bailly. The Japanese firm has pumped around £2 billion worth of investment into Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) to build the next-generation Leaf, Juke and Qashqai EVs, but… Continue reading Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is “very safe”