EV Charging Economics: A UK study says EV charging could grow from today’s 12,000 jobs to 35,700–71,500 (including induced) and add £15.5B to the economy by 2035, with direct value rising to £2.5B a year and turnover climbing past £8B. Honda Recall: American Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles (2016–2022 Pilot, 2017–2023 Ridgeline, 2019–2023 Passport, 2014–2020 Acura MDX) over rear subframe corrosion that can lead to rear suspension failure; dealers will inspect and reinforce/repair at no cost. F1 Regulation Politics: FIA’s ADUO plan is stirring debate after leaked rankings suggest Mercedes and Ferrari get help while Red Bull-Ford may be excluded, with Honda reportedly furthest behind. Mercedes EV Manufacturing: Mercedes has started large-scale axial flux motor production in Berlin for the electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, positioning the plant as a high-performance EV motor center. Audi Q7 Diesel-Only Launch: Audi is rolling out the redesigned 2027 Q7 in the EU as a diesel-only model, betting on TDI demand in the premium SUV segment. Supply Chain Shock: Novelis restarted production at its Oswego, New York hot mill after fires that disrupted Ford F-150 aluminum supply. Charging + Policy Push: A proposed UK carbon levy on large vehicles (over 2,000cc) and phased tariffs on imported petrol/diesel aim to push buyers toward cleaner EVs. Aftermarket Deal: Marubeni acquired South Africa’s TiAuto Investments, expanding its footprint in African vehicle maintenance and retail. Safety & Crime: A 23-year-old was arrested after a woman was assaulted while driving a Nissan Qashqai; separately, a high-speed chase led to a baby being ejected but surviving.