EV Policy: California’s instant EV rebates are now live for first-time buyers, with $3,500 off new Tesla, Hyundai and Lucid models (and more automakers rolling in later), tightening eligibility to lower-priced vehicles. Ford EV Push: Ford plans the Fathom EV pickup for under $40K in Canada, aiming at affordability as it pivots after shelving the all-electric F-150 Lightning. Volkswagen Restructuring: VW’s controlling families backed a faster cost-cutting and job-reduction plan as China-driven competition and tariff pressure squeeze profits. China Market Milestone: BMW says cumulative 3 Series sales in China have topped 2 million units, underscoring how the luxury sedan remains a key battleground. Manufacturing & Jobs: Toyota Material Handling opened a $100M electric forklift plant in Columbus, adding 140 jobs, while GM highlighted 7,000+ jobs tied to its Flint operations. Product Launches: Hyundai expanded Ioniq 9 trims with a Calligraphy Black Ink package, while Dongfeng Nissan teased the NX7 sporty N-series SUV. Recall Watch: Ford recalled 150,000+ vehicles in the US and Canada over Mach-E window trim looseness and F-150/250 camera software issues. Safety & Crime: Police appealed after a BMW X1 hit-and-run involving cyclists left a teen fighting for life in the UK.