Samsung cancels Mexican auto parts plant
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company, an electronic parts manufacturer belonging to South Korea’s Samsung Group, has abandoned plans to build an automotive…
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David Leggett
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Just Auto’s Editor since 2000. Past positions include head of automotive forecasting at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), forecast analyst at IHS Markit and senior economist at the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Global automakers step up US investments
Since the US government announced it was hiking import tariffs on new vehicles and components to 25% earlier this year,…
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Suzuki production halted by China rare-earth export restrictions – report
Suzuki has suspended production of most of its Swift car models at its Japanese plants due to a shortage of…
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Mercedes creates new CEO position in North America
German automakers Mercedes-Benz Group is creating a new position of Chief Executive Officer North America to further ‘intensify its engagement…
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Hyundai expands R&D facilities in Europe
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), with headquarters in South Korea, is expanding its research and development (R&D) facilities in Europe. The…
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Germany’s VDA welcomes EU-Mexico trade deal
As talk in the global auto industry turns to the prospect of rising trade tariffs spurred by Donald Trump’s return…
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Renault’s new R&D centre taps into Chinese EV supply chain
French automaker Renault Group has confirmed it has begun operations at its new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) research and development…
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Mazda to freeze Mexico investments ahead of Trump policies
Mazda Motor has said it is freezing its investment plans in Mexico until it receives clarification about the proposed import…
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Hyundai chief meets with India PM Modi
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair Euisun Chung has met with India's Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi, to discuss cooperation…
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Stellantis to axe US proving grounds – report
Stellantis plans to shut a large vehicle proving grounds facility in Arizona by the end of the year, according to…