Automotive
Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks; bloc warns of retaliation in trade deal dispute
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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.
The mobile SIM service is available again on Friday, May 15, 2026, at several locations in Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi, and Bandung for renewing SIM A and SIM C licenses.
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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.
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show drew 65,000 overseas visitors and highlighted China's surging vehicle exports. China shipped 2.226 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, a 56.7 percent increase from a year earlier. Industry figures say the country is now exporting an entire intelligent mobility ecosystem.
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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.
China displayed cutting-edge electric vehicle battery technology at this year's Beijing Auto Show, emphasizing rapid charging innovations. Companies like CATL and BYD highlighted batteries capable of charging in as little as five minutes. The event positioned China as a leader in EV advancements.
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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.
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