UK Manufacturing Shake-Up: Nissan has signed a non-binding MoU with China’s Chery to potentially build Chery passenger cars at Sunderland, aiming for production on Line One in the 2027 financial year—an effort to protect jobs after Nissan cut output. Recall Watch (US): Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models (2018–2022) over seat belts that may lock and cause injury in a crash; owners get free retractor inspections and replacements. Recall Watch (US/Do-Not-Drive): Ford also issued a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles tied to front lower control arm ball joint installation/repair issues that could lead to loss of control. Policy Pressure: Automakers including GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, Stellantis and Hyundai urged the EPA to delay new vehicle air-pollution rules for two years, while asking the agency to rewrite them quickly. Industry & Jobs: EU energy-price shocks linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict could threaten up to 1.3 million jobs, with automotive among the most exposed. New Models: Fiat unveiled the Grizzly and Grizzly Fastback as a bigger, under-4.5m C-segment play built on Stellantis’s value platform, with petrol, hybrid and electric options. Safety Picks: IIHS and Consumer Reports updated 2026 recommendations for teen drivers, highlighting models like Mazda 3, Toyota Camry, Subaru Forester, Ford Bronco Sport and Hyundai Tucson. Charging Buildout: Washington state approved 754 new public EV chargers, with underserved areas prioritized.