Legal Pressure on Automakers: Ford is suing a Los Angeles lemon-law firm, alleging it inflated fees by up to 7,000% using low-paid non-lawyers to file cases, as the fight over “lemon” payouts heats up. Corporate Restructuring & Labor: GM is adding about 50 cobots at its Detroit EV plant after laying off 1,300 workers, reigniting debate over automation versus jobs. EV Market Pulse: Cox Automotive says EV wholesale values are rising faster than the broader market, with the EV index up 13.7% year over year—important for insurers and total-loss thresholds. Honda Tech Push: Honda demonstrated a hand-like AI-controlled robot for physical AI in production, and it’s also developing a new right-hand-drive large SUV to take on Toyota and Hyundai rivals in 2027. Nissan Governance: Nissan shareholders rejected outside director Motoo Nagai’s reappointment and also backed CEO Ivan Espinosa, as governance scrutiny continues amid losses and restructuring. Defense-Industrial Shift: The White House says Ford and GM will help build weapons like Tomahawk and Patriot systems, using excess auto capacity to replenish strained stockpiles. Supply Chain & Materials: Vedanta Aluminium plans to double capacity to 60 lakh tonnes per annum, targeting demand from infra, automotive and electrification. Industry Events: ETAutoTech Summit 2026 kicks off in Bengaluru, focusing on software-defined vehicles, AI, connected tech and next-gen manufacturing.