EV Policy Shift (UK): Andy Burnham is set to water down England’s ZEV push, with reports suggesting by 2030 only 20% of cars on the road would be allowed to use fossil fuels—raising fears that petrol will still dominate new sales. Road Safety (UK): Under Burnham’s plan, drivers over 70 may face mandatory eye tests, with fines and licence action for those who can’t meet eyesight requirements. Connected Cars (India): Hyundai India says it has crossed 8 lakh connected-car sales and targets 10 lakh by 2027, with next-gen Bluelink features standard on an upcoming mass-market electric SUV. Auto Tech & Chips (Japan/Global): Sony and TSMC are in talks for a combined ¥1 trillion (US$6.4bn) image-sensor factory in Kumamoto, aimed at AI and self-driving demand. EV Market (Europe): Chinese EV brands hit a record 14.2% share of western Europe’s BEV market in early 2026, helped by aggressive pricing and model rollout. Supply Chain/Production (Japan): Toyota suspended production at 17 lines across nine plants after a typhoon disrupted shipping. Infrastructure & Mobility (Pakistan): Flood damage will delay restoration of the Lahore–Faisalabad rail route by at least four months. Local Disruptions (UK/Australia): A major New Forest fire forced drivers to abandon cars on the A31, while Australia’s Princes Highway pothole “Bunyip crater” damaged dozens of vehicles.