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Part of situation: Toyota and Ford advocate for EU automotive reform (3 clusters)

Ford and Toyota urge EU to broaden 'Made in Europe' criteria

Industrial Acceleration Act automotive industry Ford Europe Toyota Motor Europe European Union industrial policy

Automakers Ford and Toyota are advocating for a broader definition of European industrial origin as the European Union develops the Industrial Acceleration Act. The legislation aims to bolster continental production and reduce strategic dependencies, particularly against competition from China.

Jim Baumbick, President of Ford Europe, argues that the 'Made in Europe' label should be based on where value is generated—including engineering, research, and component manufacturing—rather than solely on where final assembly occurs. He notes that limiting the designation to the EU-27 ignores established industrial collaborations with neighbors like Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Similarly, Toyota has proposed shifting the regulatory focus from 'Made in Europe' to 'Made with Europe.' Toyota Motor Europe CEO Yoshihiro Nakata emphasized that the company is a regional producer with approximately 25,000 employees in Europe. Toyota is requesting that local content requirements, which could reach 70% under draft legislation, be implemented gradually over three years and calculated based on total ex-factory value, including R&D and engineering.

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European Union · Ford Motor Company · Jim Baumbick · Toyota Motor Europe · Yoshihiro Nakata

Claims

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The EU is developing the Industrial Acceleration Act to boost production and reduce dependencies. www.diariodealmeria.es · www.upday.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota requests that local content thresholds be introduced gradually over a three-year period. www.upday.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota is seeking a multi-year compliance window for emissions from 2028 to 2032. www.upday.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota employs approximately 25,000 people in Europe. www.upday.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Jim Baumbick proposes that 'Made in Europe' should be measured by where value is generated, not just final assembly. www.diariodealmeria.es
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Toyota suggests changing the regulatory focus from 'Made in Europe' to 'Made with Europe'. www.upday.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Draft industrial legislation requires manufacturers to meet local content requirements of up to 70%. www.upday.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ford argues that limiting European vehicle status to the EU-27 ignores collaboration with Turkey and the UK. www.diariodealmeria.es

Sources

Toyota exige un «baño de realidad» a la UE y Reino Unido para no ahogar a la industria del automóvil [www.esdiario.com]
Ford defiende que el sello «fabricado en Europa» no dependa sólo del lugar de montaje [www.diariodealmeria.es]
Ford defiende que el sello «fabricado en Europa» no dependa sólo del lugar de montaje [www.diariodesevilla.es]
Ford defiende que el sello «fabricado en Europa» no dependa sólo del lugar de montaje [www.malagahoy.es]
Toyota chiede all'UE di passare da "Made in Europe" a "Made with Europe" nella politica industriale | Le notizie dall’Italia e dal mondo - upday News [www.upday.com]