Automotive

Illustration depicting Trump announcing 25% tariffs on EU cars amid trade dispute, with blocked vehicles at border and EU retaliation warnings.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks; bloc warns of retaliation in trade deal dispute

01 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA

US President Donald Trump announced on May 1, 2026, via Truth Social, 25% tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union effective next week, claiming the bloc breached last summer's trade deal. The EU insists it is complying, demands clarifications, and reserves all options for retaliation, as Germany's auto sector braces for heavy impact.

Rupiah weakening pressures credit car buyers most

The rupiah's slide to Rp17,500 per US dollar is hitting credit car buyers hardest. Cheap cars and LCGC models are the segments most exposed to possible price and installment rises.

Hyundai Motor Group to test AI-powered autonomous vehicles in Gwangju

13 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Hyundai Motor Group announced on May 13 it will join a government-led autonomous vehicle project in Gwangju. Hyundai Motor and Kia will develop around 200 vehicles based on the Ioniq 5.

Tecnologia

General Motors agrees to pay $12.75 million to settle California data lawsuit

Tecnologia

Porsche discontinues performance e-bike division

Asia

China's intelligent vehicles showcase global reach at 2026 Beijing auto show

Stellantis produrrà un nuovo SUV elettrico Opel a Saragozza e trasferirà l'impianto di Madrid a Leapmotor

Stellantis e Leapmotor hanno annunciato oggi un'espansione della loro alleanza strategica, che include la produzione di un nuovo modello elettrico Opel presso lo stabilimento di Figueruelas a Saragozza a partire dal 2028.

First fully electronic braking system enters car

06 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A vehicle is receiving the first fully electronic braking system as part of an ongoing development project.

I produttori cinesi presentano auto innovative all'Auto China 2026

All'Auto China 2026 di Pechino, aziende cinesi come BYD e Geely hanno svelato veicoli elettrici avanzati con un'autonomia fino a 950 km e ricarica rapida. Alcuni modelli potrebbero arrivare in Messico, sebbene si rivolgano principalmente al mercato cinese. Gli Stati Uniti hanno bloccato la vendita di auto cinesi.

MPMX net profit rises 8% to Rp173 billion in Q1 2026

30 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk (MPMX) reported a net profit of Rp173 billion in Q1 2026, up 8% year-over-year despite a 4% decline in net revenue to Rp4.0 trillion. The company improved operational efficiency amid economic slowdown in the automotive sector. Group CFO Beatrice Kartika expressed optimism about sustained performance resilience.

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