Asian auto stocks extend declines as Trump tariffs on car imports dent sentiment

Vehicles awaiting shipment are parked at a port on March 27, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan. U.S.  Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images Asian auto stocks fell for a second straight day as investors fretted over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cars and certain automobile parts not made in the country. Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda… Continue reading Asian auto stocks extend declines as Trump tariffs on car imports dent sentiment

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

ChangAn Automobile Launches CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR in Europe, Ushering in a New Era of EVs

Strengthening European presence with intelligent electric mobility solutions MAINZ, Germany, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChangAn Automobile  (“ChangAn” or “the Company”), an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company, officially launched its three major brands, CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR, in Europe at its brand launch event, themed “Sharing the Future,” in Germany. This milestone marks a new phase in ChangAn’s… Continue reading ChangAn Automobile Launches CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR in Europe, Ushering in a New Era of EVs

Ashok Leyland Denies Reports of Stake Acquisition in SML Isuzu

Ashok Leyland Limited, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has categorically denied recent media reports suggesting that the company is nearing a deal to acquire a promoter’s stake in SML Isuzu, a Punjab-based truck and bus manufacturer.  The speculation, which has been widely circulated across mainstream media outlets, claimed that Ashok Leyland was in… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Denies Reports of Stake Acquisition in SML Isuzu

ChangAn Automobile Launches CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR in Europe, Ushering in a New Era of EVs

Strengthening European presence with intelligent electric mobility solutions MAINZ, Germany, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChangAn Automobile  (“ChangAn” or “the Company”), an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company, officially launched its three major brands, CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR, in Europe at its brand launch event, themed “Sharing the Future,” in Germany. This milestone marks a new phase in ChangAn’s… Continue reading ChangAn Automobile Launches CHANG-AN, DEEPAL, and AVATR in Europe, Ushering in a New Era of EVs

February 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading February 2025 new car pre-registration figures

Mazda’s First to the Finish Docuseries Now Streaming on Prime Video

New series offers exclusive access to the Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship and the racers chasing victory IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations today announced that First to the Finish, an all-new docuseries providing unprecedented access to the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship, is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Continue Reading… Continue reading Mazda’s First to the Finish Docuseries Now Streaming on Prime Video

ChangAn Drives Innovation and Brand Development in Europe, “In Europe, For Europe,” Shaping the Future of the Global Market

MUNICH, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChangAn Automobile (“ChangAn” or “the Company”), an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company, has cemented its future in the European market with its recent official entry. Implementing its “Vast Ocean Plan” that transforms the Company from a product exporter to a technical standards leader, ChangAn is committed to investing, innovating, and cooperating… Continue reading ChangAn Drives Innovation and Brand Development in Europe, “In Europe, For Europe,” Shaping the Future of the Global Market

Europa se convierte en un nuevo centro estratégico para el “Plan Vast Ocean” de ChangAn Automobile

– Europa se convierte en un nuevo centro estratégico para el “Plan Vast Ocean” de ChangAn Automobile a medida que se acelera su crecimiento mundial Revisión del viaje a la globalización del Plan Vast Ocean MÚNICH, 24 de marzo de 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChangAn Automobile (“ChangAn” o “la compañía”), empresa de tecnología de movilidad inteligente con bajas… Continue reading Europa se convierte en un nuevo centro estratégico para el “Plan Vast Ocean” de ChangAn Automobile

Night light: We try overnight track ‘day’ in the Mazda MX-5

I am peddling my Mazda MX-5 as fast as I dare. In front of me is almost perfect darkness. I know there’s a sharp right-hander coming up quickly, but I’m finding it difficult to pick a braking point, because behind me is a PENETRATING high beam from the front bumper-mounted auxiliary lights of a 1990s… Continue reading Night light: We try overnight track ‘day’ in the Mazda MX-5