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auto industry
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Euronewsbusiness7 days ago
EU Proposes 70 Percent Local Content Threshold for Electric Vehicles
The European Commission introduced the Industrial Accelerator Act requiring 70 percent European-made components for electric vehicles in public procurement. Suppliers and manufacturers disagree on the methodology while facing competition from China.
marketwatch.compolitics24 days ago
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain Seeks Re-election Amid Federal Monitor Criticism
Fain enters the 2026 election after leading a 2023 strike that produced 25 per cent wage gains. Several rivals have announced campaigns.
marketwatch.comfinance53 days ago
Auto Loan Balances Rise as Longer Financing Terms Reach Record Share
About one in four Americans carried auto loan or lease debt at the end of 2025. Average loan balances and financing terms continued to increase through the first quarter of 2026.
680news.comworld64 days ago
Canadian House Committee Hears Testimony on EV Import Deal with China
Industry experts and policy leaders testified before a Canadian parliamentary committee on the economic and security risks posed by a new trade agreement permitting low-tariff imports of Chinese electric vehicles. The deal, signed in January 2026, reduces tariffs and sets import…
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techjuice.pkworld76 days ago
China's Largest Auto Show Opens in Beijing Showcasing Huawei and Chery EVs
China's largest auto show has opened in Beijing, featuring the latest electric vehicles from tech giant Huawei and Chery Automobile, the country's largest vehicle exporter. The event highlights recent developments in China's EV sector. @Reuters reported on the showcase.
insidermonkey.comfinance82 days ago
U.S. Auto Dealerships Face Consolidation with Rise of Large Retailers
Consolidation in the U.S. auto retail industry has led to growth among larger dealership groups, while smaller ones adapt or sell. Companies like Matthews Auto Group have expanded through acquisitions, such as purchasing Sylvester Chevrolet. Industry experts note ongoing mergers…