Tesla gets green light from German authorities for first stage of plant expansion
Tesla moves closer to doubling capacity at its Berlin plant after receiving local approval to build a new hall for expansion.
BMW CEO: Europe must cancel petrol engine ban to reduce reliance on China
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse urges Europe to reconsider its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars to reduce reliance on China’s battery supply.
China-Europe rivalry heats up at Paris car show as EV tariffs loom
Chinese and European automakers clashed at the Paris car show as the EU plans tariffs on Chinese EVs amid weak demand.
Low-cost hybrid tech gives Renault breathing space in tough EV transition
Renault CEO Luca de Meo’s low-cost gearbox boosts the brand's position in Europe’s hybrid car market.
Moody’s downgrades Volkswagen outlook to ‘negative’ due to operating weakness
Moody's cuts Volkswagen's outlook to "negative" citing weak performance, low volume growth, and restructuring challenges ahead.
Northvolt: Cash-strapped EV-battery maker in talks for 200 million euros in funding
Northvolt announced job cuts, raising fears that Europe's top EV battery hope may falter amid low demand and Chinese competition.
China’s Chery assembles cars in Russian plants vacated by Western rivals
Chinese carmaker Chery has started assembling cars in Russia for sale in the country at three factories vacated by Western rivals including Volkswagen...
Brussels rejected China proposal for 30,000 euro minimum sales price in EV dispute, sources say
Brussels rejected China's proposal for a minimum price on imported EVs to avoid EU tariffs, citing subsidy concerns and market impact.
As EU targets Chinese cars, European rivals sputter
EU targets Chinese EVs with new tariffs to shield European automakers.
Climate change, economics muddy West’s drive to curb Chinese EVs
Experts argue the West cannot afford to support its stagnating car industry while pushing for ambitious climate goals.
