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Francois Roudier
February 17, 2026
Automakers Face Pressure to Bring Back Physical Buttons on Fear of Screen Failures
Automotive News Europe – Lois Jones – February 16, 2026
EuroNCAP now favors physical controls for key safety functions to secure five-star ratings, pushing automakers to rethink touchscreen-only interiors. Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are reintroducing buttons and switches.
https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-euroncap-button-replace-touchscreens-0216/
Ford CEO Jim Farley, Trump Officials Reportedly Discussed U.S.-China Carmaking Joint Ventures
Bloomberg News – February 16, 2026
Ford Motor Company discussed possible U.S.-China joint ventures allowing Chinese OEMs to build vehicles locally under American control, though concerns over security, subsidies and supplier impact persist.
https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-china-ev-joint-venture-0215/
Japan Eases Screening for US-Made Cars in Boost for Toyota’s Reverse Imports
Nikkei – Ryo Asayama – February 17, 2026
Japan will streamline certification for U.S.-built cars, enabling Toyota Motor Corporation to reverse-import models such as Camry and Tundra, potentially boosting margins and easing non-tariff trade tensions.
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/japan-eases-screening-for-us-made-cars-in-boost-for-toyota-s-reverse-imports
Battery Boosters: Why Manufacturers Are Waiting for Billions from the EU
Automobilwoche – Hans Evert – February 16, 2026
EU battery funding of €1.5bn targets PowerCo, ACC and Verkor, but delays and weak EV demand are slowing gigafactory expansion, underscoring challenges to Europe’s industrial autonomy ambitions.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/technologie/batterie/amw-powerco-acc-verkor-warten-auf-milliarden-von-der-eu/
Chinese Autos Going Global, Entering an “Oligopoly Era”?
Gasgoo – February 14, 2026
Chinese vehicle exports hit 6.04m units in 2025, with BYD and Chery leading growth through technology and localization strategies as global competition shifts from cost to ecosystem capabilities.
https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/chinese-autos-going-global-entering-an-oligopoly-era-2022564624749043712
Francois Roudier
February 16, 2026
Honda, Toyota Voice Concerns Over EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ Plan
Nikkei – Clement Ngu – February 14, 2026
Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Europe warn EU local-content rules could restrict access to funding and contracts, reduce competition and risk breaching WTO obligations unless UK-made vehicles are recognized as European.
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/honda-toyota-voice-concerns-over-eu-s-made-in-europe-plan2
JSW MG Plans $441 Million Expansion to Triple India Capacity
Bloomberg – Alisha Sachdev – February 16, 2026
JSW MG Motor India will invest $441m to triple Halol plant capacity to 300,000 units, targeting EV and plug-in hybrid growth in India’s NEV market, with localization to boost margins.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-16/jsw-mg-plans-441-million-expansion-to-triple-india-capacity?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
Stellantis Resurrects Diesel Cars Across Europe Amid EV Retreat
Reuters – Gilles Guillaume – February 13, 2026
Stellantis is reintroducing diesel versions of several models as EV demand weakens and emissions targets ease, offering a lower-cost alternative where Chinese EV competitors are less active.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-resurrects-diesel-cars-across-europe-amid-ev-retreat-2026-02-13/
US Carmakers Spooked by Chinese Rivals Gaining Foothold in America
Financial Times – Christian Davies et al. – February 16, 2026
U.S. automakers fear Chinese OEM entry if Washington allows local production, potentially intensifying low-cost competition. Partnerships with Chinese firms are increasingly considered to access technology and remain globally competitive.
https://www.ft.com/content/6192e7c1-2b0c-4a63-b66d-a23e6ba8c9e6
Cable Theft at German Charging Stations: Operators Sound the Alarm
Automobilwoche – Michael Knauer – February 16, 2026
Rising cable theft at German charging stations causes costly outages and repairs, undermining EV infrastructure reliability. Operators are testing security measures, while some call for charging networks to be treated as critical infrastructure.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/technologie/ladetechnik/amw-ladekabel-diebstahl-steigt-deutlich-an/
Francois Roudier
February 13, 2026
Trump EPA Kills Landmark Emissions Finding Used for Vehicle Regulations
Automotive News – Molly Boigon – February 12, 2026
The repeal of the EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding removes the legal basis for U.S. vehicle GHG regulations, creating planning uncertainty for automakers like Ford Motor Company and General Motors despite easing compliance burdens.
https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-endangerment-finding-repeal-0212/
China Softens Stance on EV Makers Negotiating with EU Individually
Reuters – February 12, 2026
China now allows EV makers to negotiate EU tariff exemptions individually via minimum-price commitments. The shift follows Volkswagen’s China-built Cupra Tavascan reprieve and may shape future EU–China trade dynamics on subsidized EV imports.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-softens-stance-ev-makers-negotiating-with-eu-individually-2026-02-12/
Seeking Mexico Foothold, China’s BYD and Geely Bid to Buy Car Plant
Reuters – Emily Green – February 12, 2026
BYD and Geely are bidding for a Nissan–Mercedes plant in Mexico to localize production amid tariffs, supporting global expansion while raising U.S. trade concerns over Chinese industrial overcapacity.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/seeking-mexico-foothold-chinas-byd-geely-bid-buy-car-plant-2026-02-12/
Honda-Nissan Partnership Tripped Up Over Self-Driving Tech, US Production
Nikkei – Ryosuke Hanada et al. – February 13, 2026
Honda Motor Co. and Nissan face delays in cooperation due to differences on autonomy strategies and production setups, despite plans to share hybrid engines and software platforms in North America.
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/honda-nissan-partnership-tripped-up-over-self-driving-tech-us-production
India: Why German Manufacturers Are Only Cautiously Optimistic
Automobilwoche – Hans Evert – February 12, 2026
Despite the EU–India FTA, German automakers face quotas, phased tariff cuts and EV import restrictions. Premium brands see CKD opportunities, but India’s price-sensitive mass market still demands localized, low-cost models.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/amw-indien-warum-die-hersteller-nur-bedingt-optimistisch-sind/
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