Market Trends - International automakers are facing increasing challenges in maintaining their dominance in China after decades [1]

Suzuki's India unit is set to expand its SUV portfolio with a second mid-sized model, sources say, as the nation’s top carmaker scrambles to counter slowing demand for its bread-and-butter small cars https://t.co/uXs3td21tn ...

Industry Challenges - Only three major Chinese automakers have fulfilled their commitment to pay suppliers within 60 days [1] - The automotive industry faces challenges in maintaining cash flow due to a prolonged price war [1] Business Practices - The industry needs to overhaul business practices [1]

Business Strategy - VinFast's CEO Pham Nhat Vuong invested billions of dollars in an attempt to establish the company as a significant electric vehicle manufacturer in the US and Europe [1] Market Performance - VinFast's efforts to become a major player in the US and European electric vehicle markets were unsuccessful [1]

Trump’s tariffs have inflicted almost $12 billion of losses on global automakers, the biggest hit they have faced since the pandemic. This may be just the beginning. https://t.co/XDRsA0qBQp ...

Subaru shares rose in Tokyo trading after the automaker issued an annual profit forecast that beat estimates, after having initially withheld guidance because of uncertainty surrounding the size and timing of President Donald Trump’s tariffs https://t.co/QYavAG5o29 ...

Chinese automakers surpassed a 10% share of Europe’s electric-vehicle market in June, marking a full comeback from tariffs set in place last year by the European Union https://t.co/uPvQ8GI4c8 ...

Trade Negotiations - Japan will continue to urge the US to reduce tariffs on cars and auto parts to 15% as previously agreed in a trade agreement [1] Automotive Industry - The industry aims to maintain the competitiveness of Japanese automakers [1]

Renault’s first-half earnings decline, as the French automaker appointed a company veteran as new CEO following the surprise departure of predecessor Luca de Meo https://t.co/MqEcOxdF4u ...

Mercedes-Benz reinstates guidance at a lower level, citing pressure from Trump’s tariffs and tough competition in China, where local brands are dominating the electric vehicle market https://t.co/jC2gkcsmAN ...