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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

1 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

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 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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.

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General Motors går med på att betala 12,75 miljoner dollar för att lösa datatvist i Kalifornien

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Porsche lägger ner sin avdelning för prestanda-elcyklar

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

Stellantis to build new Opel electric SUV in Zaragoza and transfer Madrid plant to Leapmotor

Stellantis and Leapmotor announced today an expansion of their strategic alliance, including production of a new Opel electric model at the Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza starting in 2028.

Första helt elektroniska bromssystemet introduceras i bil

6 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Ett fordon utrustas nu med det första helt elektroniska bromssystemet som en del av ett pågående utvecklingsprojekt.

Chinese automakers showcase innovative cars at Auto China 2026

At the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Chinese firms like BYD and Geely unveiled advanced electric vehicles with up to 950 km range and fast charging. Some models could reach Mexico, though they target the Chinese market primarily. The US has blocked Chinese car sales.

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

30 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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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