Which Chinese car brands are heading towards Europe?
While a few Chinese car brands have already made their way to Europe, the true influx of Chinese automakers is …
Ford Germany boss criticizes EU climate plans
The tightened EU climate plans are likely to lead to cuts at Ford in Germany and Europe. “Our goal for …
The auto industry warns of job losses if the EU climate regulations become more stringent
The German automotive industry wants to become climate neutral – but open to technology and without stricter intermediate goals. VDA …
World car sales bottomed out in May in Europe, Japan deteriorated
Global car sales, which have fallen sharply due to the spread of the new coronavirus, are recovering. Sales in May …
The European Commission warns carmakers: CO2 emissions have risen, they need to be reduced
Although the average carbon dioxide emissions of new cars sold in the EU were below the set limit in 2018, …
Chinese manufacturer Aiways sends 500 U5 SUVs to Corsica in France
This is a funny way of doing on the part of a manufacturer who intends to set up in Europe. …
Trump threatens tariffs on EU cars again
The US president wants to impose car tariffs if the EU does not drop tariffs on US lobsters. Chinese products …
Five car brands that failed in Europe
With Genesis and Lynk & Co., two car brands that are about to offer cars in Europe. A look at …
FCA starts joint vehicle-to-grid project with ENGIE EPS at the Mirafiori plant in Turin
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and ENGIE EPS’ joint commitment to promoting electromobility. Both companies …
EU Commission wants to rebuild auto industry faster
According to a media report, a European expansion program after the Corona crisis is expected to accelerate the climate-friendly conversion …
Sharp increase in innovations in e-mobility and autonomous driving
The number of patent applications relating to electromobility has increased significantly in Germany. In 2019, the German Patent and Trademark …
Tesla Model 3 for 35,000 euros? EU plans to exempt e-cars from VAT, according to the report
At the level of member states such as the European Union (EU), financial packages are currently being prepared to support …
Car sales in the EU plummeted by 76 percent in April 2020
In the corona crisis, the car market in the European Union almost came to a standstill. In April, only around …
Ford helps develop air purifying respirators and builds ventilator parts manufacturing facility
• Aachen’s Ford Research and Innovation Center is involved in the development of a new air purification breathing apparatus that …
Ford Ranger gets a new variant “Thunder” – Europe’s most popular pick-up truck
• The new Ford Ranger Thunder is painted in noble royal gray as standard. • Standard: efficient Bi-Turbo 2.0-liter EcoBlue …
Toyota to resume production at some factories in Europe
At the French location in Valenciennes, home of the Yaris small car, production will resume to a limited extent from …
Honda Europe expands partnership with SNAM to recycle EV batteries
Honda Motor Europe is expanding its partnership with SNAM to promote the renewable use of batteries that have reached the …
France comes to the rescue of Europcar, becomes guarantor of 223 million euros loan
The Europe’s popular car rental company, whose net debt increased by 32% last year and above 3.4 billion euros, has …
How China is going to eat up Europe’s auto industry after the coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has created a great health and social alarm and an economic crisis that will be a long …
Tesla Model Y production coming to Europe in early 2021
Tesla delivered the first units of its new electric SUV, the Model Y, to the American market this Friday. Let’s …
Forced labor in China bothers European automakers
Australian think tank accuses China of forced labor. Members of an ethnic minority are reportedly forced to build (inter alia) …
The first electric Mazda (MX-30) arrives in Europe: a compact and practical SUV for 35,000 euros
The MX-30, Mazda’s first electric car, has been officially announced for the European market, with a first edition and an …
Automotive industry hit hard by Coronavirus bringing down fuel prices
The coronavirus is slowing the world economy. The consequences and effects of this disease are already being noticed in the …
Robotic EV battery recycling to begin in Germany
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety will finance the DeMoBat dismantling plant built for …
Aiways U5 electric family SUV could give tough time to German automakers
The German auto industry has always remained unmatched – but it is becoming increasingly difficult with electric vehicles. After Tesla …
Honda to launch energy management service for EVs in Europe by summer 2020
Honda has announced that it will launch an energy management service for EVs, e:PROGRESS, in Europe by 2020, which will …
Frankfurt Auto Show moving to Munich from 2021
The German Auto Show moves from Frankfurt to Munich. The decision was made by VDA (German Association of the Automotive …
CO2 emissions in Europe continue to rise with falling diesel car sales
Passenger vehicle CO2 emissions rose for the third consecutive year in Europe despite use of more fuel efficient combustion engines, …
Italian auto sales decline by 8.8 percent in February
It is difficult to put the blame for this drop in sales to the spread of Coronavirus, as the true …
DieselGate: Volkswagen to pay 830 million to German customers
Volkswagen will pay 830 million euros to German customers as compensation following the DieselGate scandal. In September 2019, a lawsuit …
Electric car sales skyrocket in France in 2020, gas and diesel car sales plummet
With more than 9,400 registrations in February, the electric revolution is keeping its momentum, accounting for 5.6% of new car …
Geneva Motor Show 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus fears
The 90th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show has been canceled because of coronavirus fears, striking a marquee event …
Work on UK’s High Speed 2 rail slated to begin in April 2020
Europe’s biggest infrastructure project is now back on track after the British Prime Minister threw his weight behind it. The …
Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler merger will save the group 4 billion euros
A new auto giant is about to be formed, the pending merger between Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler will make the …
Global car sales hit the brakes, mass layoffs by Nissan and Ford
Plenty of models on sales, but no customers, Chinese auto market has fell off the cliff. New emissions standard in …
Lithium mining rush in Portugal brings environmental worries for local residents
Viseu District in Portugal contains the largest deposits of lithium in Europe. Sold at €25,000 per ton, this prized commodity …
UK car production tumbled by 14.2 percent in 2019
The outputs of Britain’s car industry fell to its lowest level in almost a decade, production tumbled by 14.2 percent …
136 UK companies setting up shop in the Paris region due to Brexit
A stealth operation to setup camp in continental Europe. Since last year Bank of America has had an outpost in …
Brexit: UK will keep following EU rules until the end of December
January the 31st 2020 will have a special place in the histories of both Britain and Europe. Three and a …
Brexit: UK and EU now have 11 months to come up with a deal
The UK set to formally leave the European Union the government will now focus on their next phase of negotiations …
Norway sets world record in electric car sales
Norway have set a world record for electric car sales in 2018 which is incredibly exciting.
Ford cuts thousands of jobs in Europe with plant closures
Ford has decided to cut thousands of jobs in Europe and close multiple manufacturing plants in order to cut costs.