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Students pursuing careers in automotive marketing, PR, or journalism can now apply for a new $2,500 scholarship from the Automotive Communications Council. The deadline is March 31, and it's part of a larger effort awarding over $900,000 to future auto industry professionals this year.
Kazakhstan's automotive sector is booming, with vehicle production expected to jump 22% to 209,000 units in 2026 while creating nearly 5,000 new jobs. The country's homegrown car industry now dominates domestic sales, with eight out of every ten new vehicles sold being made right at home.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga just approved a historic contract that delivers immediate bonuses, 20% raises, and job protections. After decades of failed attempts, this marks a breakthrough moment for organized labor in the American South.
After a successful year-long pilot, Toyota's largest plant outside Japan is adding humanoid robots to help workers with repetitive tasks. The move could transform how automotive workers spend their days on the factory floor.
Australia's new emissions laws are pushing car companies to sell cleaner vehicles, and most are succeeding. Electric vehicle sales jumped to 12% in just six months while major brands found ways to meet green targets.
Zamfara State is getting a cutting-edge automotive training center by mid-2026 that will train 100 young people in vehicle repair and clean energy technology. The facility is part of a nationwide push to give Nigeria's youth practical skills for tomorrow's jobs.
Cadillac sold more electric vehicles than any other traditional automaker in 2025, with EVs making up nearly one in three cars sold. The shift shows legacy brands can compete in the electric future, though most still have miles to go.
American-made electric vehicles are getting a lot more American. Thanks to recent federal policies, the newest EV models now contain up to 31% more US and Canadian parts than before.
Electric vehicles outsold traditional gas-powered cars in Europe for the first time in December, marking a historic shift in how Europeans choose to drive. Over 300,000 EVs found new homes that month, a 50% jump from the year before.
European car buyers drove sales up for the third straight year in 2025, snapping up more affordable electric and hybrid vehicles. New registrations climbed 2.4% to 13.3 million units, signaling a green recovery for the auto industry.
Ghana's booming automotive sector just attracted nearly $100 million from global manufacturers, and now the country is racing to make its vehicle fleet one of Africa's cleanest. With seven new assembly plants ready to roll, the West African nation has a chance to lead the continent in sustainable transport.
One in five new cars sold across Europe in 2025 was fully electric, marking the continent's strongest growth since 2021. Battery electric vehicles are rapidly becoming mainstream as automakers race toward climate targets.
European regulators just proved they're willing to adjust ambitious climate rules when reality demands it. The EU's decision to ease its strict 2035 combustion car ban shows policymakers are finally partnering with industry to make the electric transition work for everyone.
A humanoid robot just proved it can handle real factory work, doubling its endurance goal and completing tasks 66% faster than expected. The future of manufacturing might be arriving sooner than anyone thought.
Germany just launched a €3 billion electric vehicle program that welcomes all manufacturers, even Chinese competitors, to help 800,000 families afford cleaner cars through 2029. The inclusive approach marks a bold bet on fair competition over protectionism.
Chinese automaker Changan is launching its second major electric vehicle production phase in Thailand this April, doubling its annual capacity to 200,000 cars and positioning the country as Southeast Asia's EV powerhouse. The move brings thousands of jobs and signals Thailand's rising role in the global clean energy transition.