UK car production falls 10% in August

University of New Hampshire researchers harness AI to identify 25 new high-temperature magnetic materials, offering a path to eliminate rare earth dependency in electric vehicle motors and boost automotive sustainability.

Amid China's tightening export controls on rare earth elements, major European car companies are negotiating directly with Australian miner Arafura Resources to secure vital supplies for electric vehicle motors and batteries.

China's tightened export controls on rare earth elements in late 2025 and early 2026 have halted production at major automakers like Honda and Toyota, exposing vulnerabilities in EV and hybrid motor supply chains while spurring recycling and rare-earth-free innovations.

Canadian firm Cyclic Materials raises $75 million to expand rare earth magnet recycling from EV motors and e-waste, tackling China's supply dominance and bolstering automotive electrification amid ongoing shortages.

India's Union Budget 2026 introduces dedicated Rare Earth Corridors and bolsters magnet manufacturing to counter supply disruptions, aiming to fortify the automotive sector's access to critical materials for electric vehicles.