German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and L200 confirmed for UK

Mitsubishi has confirmed it will sell the Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV and L200 pick-up truck in the UK when it returns next summer. The two models were key parts of the brand’s line-up before it exited the UK in 2021, and it will surely be hoping to rekindle their success with new generations of each car. The… Continue reading New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and L200 confirmed for UK

Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters

Critics of the move argue that the measure risks disrupting global supply chains, raising costs for manufacturers and retaliatory trade frictions. Many are wondering why a developing economy, itself a target of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, will slap similar tariffs on another developing economy also hit by Trump tariffs? Mexico’s Senate has approved sweeping… Continue reading Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters

Festive Hangover: Sales of Cars and SUVs Moderate Sharply in November After Festive High

The Indian passenger vehicle market witnessed a sharp 11.2% month-on-month decline in November 2025, with domestic sales falling from 3,99,605 units in October to 3,54,969 units. While some correction was anticipated following the festive season peak, the magnitude of decline varied dramatically across segments, revealing interesting patterns about consumer behaviour, pricing dynamics, and the lingering… Continue reading Festive Hangover: Sales of Cars and SUVs Moderate Sharply in November After Festive High

Mexico’s 50% Tariff Move Threatens India’s $1.9 Billion Auto Export Market

Saharsh Damani, CEO of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), has called Mexico’s new 35-50% tariff on Indian automobiles a “serious challenge” as the country prepares to implement duties on imports from countries without free-trade agreements from January 1, 2026. “Industry and Government’s task is cut out as they need to swiftly activate their… Continue reading Mexico’s 50% Tariff Move Threatens India’s $1.9 Billion Auto Export Market

Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BMW electric vehicle drivers are the latest to gain access to certain Tesla Superchargers in the US (through the North American Charging Standard, or NACS). That makes it the 15th auto brand to get access, either through NACS adapters or a built-in NACS charging port.… Continue reading Clean Technica: BMW Drivers Now Have Access to Tesla Superchargers, 15th Auto Brand to Gain Access004284

Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions

Rivian debuted new tech at its first “Autonomy and AI Day” in Palo Alto, California, Dec. 11, 2025. Credit: Rivian PALO ALTO, Calif. – Shares of Rivian Automotive declined 6.1% Thursday after the electric vehicle maker held its first “Autonomy and AI Day,” with plans to eventually launch self-driving EVs. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe and… Continue reading Rivian announces new AI tech, chip and robotaxi ambitions

Mexico’s Tariff Increase to Affect $1 Billion in Indian Car Exports

Mexico’s tariff increase will affect $1 billion worth of shipments from major Indian car exporters, including Volkswagen and Hyundai, despite industry lobbying efforts to prevent the move, according to two sources and an industry letter reviewed by Reuters. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government approved Wednesday raising import tariffs next year on hundreds of items from… Continue reading Mexico’s Tariff Increase to Affect $1 Billion in Indian Car Exports

German FAZ: Tachograph 010325

Last roundBefore the evaluation criteria are tightened next year, the car manufacturers once again sent numerous cars to the Euro NCAP crash test. Of the 20 models in total, eleven received the maximum rating of five stars, nine had to settle for four. The five-star models were Deepal S05, Exlantix ET, Geely Starray EM-I, Hyundai Nexo,… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 010325

German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010324 in the future

The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010324 in the future