Trump’s auto tariffs spark concerns in Japan

Japan expressed concern over President Trump’s auto tariffs, citing inconsistencies with a 2019 bilateral trade deal signed with the U.S. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Japan is committed to the 2019 agreement despite current concerns over President Trump’s new tariffs. Trump’s tariffs impose a 25% duty on imported vehicles, effective April 3, 2025, and auto … Read more

Tesla building apparent Cybercab castings ahead of launch

Tesla building apparent Cybercab castings ahead of launch

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas is building what appear to be castings for the upcoming Cybercab, ahead of the vehicle’s launch and the highly anticipated debut of Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD). On Monday, Tesla Giga Texas site observer Joe Tegtmeyer shared photos on X of some unique castings out beside the factory. Notably, Tegtmeyer points out … Read more

Starlink executives meet with India’s Commerce Minister

Starlink is advancing its India entry plans, with senior executives meeting Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Starlink senior executives and Minister Goyal discussed investments and partnerships in India. The talks are pivotal for Starlink’s entry into the Indian market. Starlink’s delegation, including Vice President Chad Gibbs and Senior Director Ryan Goodnight, met Goyal on Wednesday. “Discussions … Read more

Hyundai protects buyers from Trump’s tariffs with assurance program

Hyundai is protecting buyers from U.S. President Trump’s auto tariffs through its new Assurance Program. The South Korean automaker’s U.S. COO Claudia Marquez launched the Assurance Program at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. The initiative addresses the impact of President Trump’s 25% tariffs on the auto sector, a dominant topic at the event. … Read more