Toyota adds fast chargers as EV adoption lags in Japan
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Toyota will install 500 high-speed EV chargers at Japanese dealerships by March 2026, up from 390 currently.
The rollout is slower than initially pledged and lags behind...
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GM’s Alan Wexler retiring, Zach Kirkman to succeed
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GM’s Alan Wexler will retire effective Oct. 31 after five years leading corporate strategy, data, and analytics.
Wexler significantly advanced GM’s strategic priorities, tech partnerships, and data-driven...
Toyota sees global sales climb 2.2% in August despite drop in Japan
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Toyota’s worldwide vehicle sales increased 2.2% in August, marking eight consecutive months of global growth.
Domestic sales in Japan declined 12.1% due to supply disruptions, while sales...
Volvo to ramp up U.S. production at South Carolina plant amid Trump tariffs
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Volvo will begin U.S. production of its XC60 SUV in 2025 to avoid Trump’s 15% import tariff and support tariff-free exports to Europe.
The Ridgeville plant, running...
Stellantis names Joao Laranjo as CFO after Doug Ostermann resigns
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Stellantis appointed Joao Laranjo as CFO effective immediately, following Doug Ostermann’s resignation.
The automaker reaffirmed its 2025 financial outlook, projecting higher second-half revenue and stable margins.
Stellantis...
South Korea says $350B cash pledge to U.S. is not feasible
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South Korea cannot meet the $350 billion cash demand under the U.S.–South Korea trade pact, citing financial limits.
Seoul is seeking alternatives, including loans and a currency...
JLR begins phased restart as UK pledges $2B support
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Britain is providing a $2 billion loan guarantee to support Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain and protect jobs.
Jaguar Land Rover is beginning a phased restart of...
China to require export licenses for EVs starting in 2026
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China will require export licenses for EVs starting in 2026, limiting applications to automakers and authorized firms.
The move targets unregulated traders whose exports have hurt...
BMW recalls over 196K vehicles over engine starter fire risk
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BMW is recalling 196,355 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential engine starter short circuit that can cause a fire.
The defect is linked to water...
U.S. new vehicle sales forecast to rise 4.7% in Q3, Edmunds reports
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Q3 2025 vehicle sales are projected at 4.08 million, up 4.7% from 2024 but down 3.3% from Q2 2025.
Fed rate cuts and the expiration of the...
