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Trump's South Korea tariff cuts are major boost for Hyundai and GM
CNBC

Trump's South Korea tariff cuts are major boost for Hyundai and GM

The Trump administration said the tariff rate for vehicles from South Korea will drop to 15% as part of a trade deal.

American flags flutter outside a Hyundai automobile dealership in Irvine, California, U.S., March 27, 2025.  DETROIT Hyundai Motor and General Motors are set to be two of the greatest beneficiaries … [+5595 chars]

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China’s pricing power is undercutting India’s export dreams
The Times of India
Anand Singha

China’s pricing power is undercutting India’s export dreams

India's October 2025 export data reveals a paradox: electronics surged 19%, driven by smartphones, while most other major categories shrank. Aggressive Chinese competition and tariff pressures are squeezing India's export potential, with traditional markets i…

Indias October 2025 export data presents a paradox. On the surface, electronics exports surged 19%, led by a robust $2.4 billion in smartphone shipments. Yet, a deeper look reveals something that may… [+8801 chars]

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RBI's interest rate decision, global trends, FIIs moves key drivers for markets: Analysts
BusinessLine
PTI

RBI's interest rate decision, global trends, FIIs moves key drivers for markets: Analysts

India's economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent - the fastest pace in six quarters - in July-September, as front-loading of production ahead of GST rates cut boosted consumption that helped offset the impact of steep US tariffs

) In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets' movement would highly depend on macroeconomic data announcements, global trends, RBI's interest rate decision and trading activity of foreign investors,… [+2435 chars]

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Toyota plans major US investment following strong output, sales
TheStreet
Tony Owusu

Toyota plans major US investment following strong output, sales

Tariffs have changed the economic landscape for the entire U.S. automotive industry. Japanese automakers were particularly affected by the 27.5% duties...

Tariffs have changed the economic landscape for the entire U.S. automotive industry. Japanese automakers were particularly affected by the 27.5% duties imposed on their exports to the United States.… [+4587 chars]

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Asahi confirms cyberattack leaked data on 1.5 million customers
TechRadar
Sead Fadilpašić

Asahi confirms cyberattack leaked data on 1.5 million customers

Japanese beermaker says company-issued PCs were infected and customer data likely nabbed.

<ul><li>Asahi was hit by ransomware attack exposing data of over 1.5 million individuals</li><li>Attackers accessed servers and PCs, stealing personal information from customer service contacts</li><… [+2520 chars]

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Auto industry flags Mexico's plan for steep tariff hike; pharma firms also worried
The Times of India
Sharmistha Mukherjee and Vikas Dandekar

Auto industry flags Mexico's plan for steep tariff hike; pharma firms also worried

India's auto and pharma sectors are concerned as Mexico plans to more than double tariffs on countries without free trade agreements. This move could significantly impact India's $887 million auto exports to Mexico, its third-largest destination, and also aff…

New Delhi: Indias automobile manufacturers and auto component makers have conveyed their concerns to the government over Mexicos plan to more than double tariffs on countries with which it does not h… [+4634 chars]

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Chinese Regulators May Kill Retractable Car Door Handles That Never Should Have Existed
Hackaday
Lewin Day

Chinese Regulators May Kill Retractable Car Door Handles That Never Should Have Existed

Headlights. Indicators. Trunk releases. Seatbelts. Airbags. Just about any part of a car you can think of is governed by a long and complicated government regulation. It’s all about safety, …read more

Headlights. Indicators. Trunk releases. Seatbelts. Airbags. Just about any part of a car you can think of is governed by a long and complicated government regulation. It’s all about safety, ensuring … [+7422 chars]

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Honda Resumes Output as China-Linked Chip Bottleneck Ends
Newsonjapan.com

Honda Resumes Output as China-Linked Chip Bottleneck Ends

Honda announced on November 25th that production has resumed at its automobile plant in Mexico after operations were halted from late October due to a semiconductor shortage. (News On Japan)

TOKYO, Nov 26 (News On Japan) - Honda announced on November 25th that production has resumed at its automobile plant in Mexico after operations were halted from late October due to a semiconductor … [+493 chars]

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Tesla celebrated a coming FSD win in Europe — then a regulator said not so fast
Business Insider
Henry Chandonnet

Tesla celebrated a coming FSD win in Europe — then a regulator said not so fast

Tesla said that the Dutch regulator RDW had "committed to granting approval" in February 2026. The Dutch regulator said a decision hasn't been made.

Tesla needs the Dutch regulator RDW's approval to roll out more widely in Europe.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images <ul><li>Tesla said that the Dutch regulator RDW had "committed to granting" … [+2861 chars]

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China Electric Bus Industry Research 2025: $51.89 Bn Market Trends, Regional Insights, Competition, Opportunities & Forecast, 2020-2030
GlobeNewswire
Research and Markets

China Electric Bus Industry Research 2025: $51.89 Bn Market Trends, Regional Insights, Competition, Opportunities & Forecast, 2020-2030

China's electric bus market is booming due to government initiatives, policy support, and investment in charging infrastructure. Key opportunities include switching diesel fleets to electric buses, tapping into rising local and international demand, and advan…

Dublin, Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "China Electric Bus Market, By Region, By Competition, Opportunities &amp; Forecast, 2020-2030F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offeri… [+7362 chars]

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