Nissan to Introduce US-Made Murano in Japan, Sales Start 2027

Germany was stepping up efforts to push for greater flexibility in the EU on vehicle emission limits. This was part of the effort by the ruling coalition under Chancellor Merz to revitalize Germany's struggling automotive industry. After the latest round of regular coalition talks held in Berlin on Sunday evening local time, Merz stated that his government would work in EU negotiations to ensure that excess emissions beyond the over 90% reduction target would not need to be fully offset after 2035. According to a coalition policy document distributed in Berlin on Monday, vehicles powered entirely by renewable fuels, including "advanced biofuels," should immediately be classified as zero-emission, and the government also rejected the EU's proposed mandatory requirements to increase the proportion of EVs in enterprise fleets. Merz told reporters, "These key technologies must never face a cliff-edge termination.

[Bosch Plans to Fully Acquire Bosch Chassis Systems India] Bosch announced on April 8 that it plans to acquire 100% of the equity in Bosch Chassis Systems India to strengthen its business portfolio in the Indian market by integrating vehicle motion control operations. According to the statement released by the company, the acquisition will be completed through a combination of cash payment and a preferential allotment of shares. Upon completion of the transaction, Bosch Chassis Systems India will continue to operate independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch Limited, with governance led by Bosch.

[Chinese Electric Truck Manufacturer Windrose Made Its First Delivery in the US] Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose said its long-driving-range electric heavy-duty truck completed its first delivery in the US, marking a key step in the company's global expansion. The vehicle, with a selling price of $285,000, was delivered through its US partner to Texas-based logistics company Allogic and charging partner Greenspace.