Toyota Motor Corp $7203.T has recently captured the attention of market analysts with its announcement of a potential investment in its key parts supplier, Toyota Industries $6201.T. The move is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing supply chain efficiency and further integrating production processes. According to Bloomberg News, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda and his family have floated a proposal valued at 6 trillion yen (approximately USD 42 billion), underscoring the strategic significance of the deal for both entities.

German automaker BMW AG $BMW.DE is reassessing its plans to restart the production of electric Mini cars in the UK, highlighting the uncertainties facing the automotive industry globally. In 2023, BMW announced a £600 million investment to develop electric models at the Oxford plant. This move was intended to transition the facility to fully autonomous production by 2030, yet these timelines are now challenged.