Labor & Industry: Unionized GM workers in Ontario are set to wrap up voting on a new tentative agreement covering 4,600+ autoworkers, with Unifor citing wage and benefit gains tied to Oshawa, CAMI and other sites. Manufacturing & Markets: Honda says it’s eyeing a new US assembly plant to add hybrid capacity as demand outpaces current production, after canceling some battery-EV plans. EV Policy & Strategy: China’s push to tighten “new energy vehicle” rules is reshaping EREV plug-in hybrids, with manufacturers adjusting to battery-only range requirements. Dealership Expansion: Gateway Group opens new Omoda & Jaecoo dealerships in Cebu and Davao to expand hybrid and EV access in the Philippines. Safety & Compliance: A TechCrunch Mobility report highlights injuries among robotaxi test drivers at Waymo and Zoox, raising questions about worker safety as AV testing grows. Crash & Enforcement: Multiple fatal crashes in the US and UK are under investigation, including a Phoenix stop-sign collision and a Bedfordshire police-pursuit crash involving an Audi. Local Auto Business: Kari Toyota officially opens at a new Billings Park site, consolidating sales, parts and service in a purpose-built facility.