Toyota is advocating for the European Union to recognize vehicles manufactured in Japan, the UK, and Turkey as "Made in Europe" to qualify for the bloc’s electric vehicle incentives. The move aims to help automakers access subsidies and other benefits tied to local production under EU green policies. Critics argue the proposal could undermine the union’s industrial strategy by allowing non-EU countries to bypass stricter regional manufacturing rules. The debate highlights tensions between global supply chains and Europe’s push for sustainable, locally driven automotive growth.
Toyota presses EU to count Japan, UK, Turkey as ‘Made in Europe’ to receive EV benefits Automotive News
