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The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is forecasting a 25pc drop in new passenger car sales in the EU this year as result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lower-grade iron ore contract prices will narrow or erase discounts in July, as spot differentials have gained further support from supply disruptions, product upgrades and margin pressures.

Japanese auto manufacturer Mazda is planning to restart two-shift production at all of its four domestic assembly plants in July to gradually restore output from Covid-19 lows.