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Mitsubishi joins Honda and Nissan to beat Chinese competition

Mitsubishi joins Honda and Nissan to beat Chinese competition

In China, the world's largest car market, Japanese brands lost a lot of ground
By Brian Potter 30 July 2024
London's ULEZ expansion curbs emissions, but impact falls short of 2019 results

London's ULEZ expansion curbs emissions, but impact falls short of 2019 results

The scheme won't turn a profit until 2026.
By Angel Sergeev 30 July 2024
Toyota builds a battery factory for Lexus

Toyota builds a battery factory for Lexus

The island of Kyushu (Nagasaki) will become the home of the electrified range
By Brian Potter 29 July 2024
Stellantis boss Tavares ready to eliminate unprofitable brands

Stellantis boss Tavares ready to eliminate unprofitable brands

Successful Opel restructurer reverses course due to profit slump
By Brian Potter 29 July 2024
High-wheel leaders: The best-selling SUVs in Europe

High-wheel leaders: The best-selling SUVs in Europe

In the first half of 2024, many SUVs were chosen by European motorists. We discover the top five
By Brian Potter 29 July 2024
What are the most exciting saloons?

What are the most exciting saloons?

The J.D. Power report is dominated by KIA, while the most surprising car is the BMW 7 Series. Giulia beats Lexus IS and 3 Series
By Brian Potter 27 July 2024
Volvo also rethinks electric car strategy - more time is needed

Volvo also rethinks electric car strategy - more time is needed

The company still claims to be aiming for a completely zero-emission range by 2030, but evaluates hybrid and plug-in alternatives
By Brian Potter 27 July 2024
Elon Musk fears Trump and stops Giga Mexico

Elon Musk fears Trump and stops Giga Mexico

Tesla CEO says Republican victory hurts electric cars and halts construction of factory in Mexico
By Brian Potter 27 July 2024
UK car production takes a big hit in first half of 2024

UK car production takes a big hit in first half of 2024

June saw a major 25+ per cent decline in domestic production.
By Angel Sergeev 26 July 2024
Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia are the world's most global brands

Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia are the world's most global brands

We explain which companies are the least dependent on their home market and which are the most exposed to China.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2024
Europe ready to impose duties also on Chinese biodiesel

Europe ready to impose duties also on Chinese biodiesel

After electric cars, biodiesel produced in China is in the European Commission's sights, with duties ranging from 12.8% to 36.4%.
By Brian Potter 25 July 2024
UK convertible car options dwindle to 20-year low

UK convertible car options dwindle to 20-year low

A new report reveals that only four electric cabriolets are currently available in Britain.
By Angel Sergeev 25 July 2024
Best-selling cars in Europe in 2024 ranked

Best-selling cars in Europe in 2024 ranked

The Dacia Sandero is queen of Europe in the first half of 2024, followed by the Volkswagen Golf and Renault Clio. Tesla Model Y loses ground
By Brian Potter 24 July 2024
Porsche revises plans for electric cars

Porsche revises plans for electric cars

The electric transition 'will take years' according to Porsche, which aims to sell 80 per cent EVs by 2030.
By Angel Sergeev 24 July 2024
Tesla Bot to go on sale in 2026, says Elon Musk

Tesla Bot to go on sale in 2026, says Elon Musk

The CEO says that the Optimus will be used in all the company's factories from 2025, and that it will be on the market in two years' time.
By Brian Potter 23 July 2024
Xpeng and Volkswagen establish workshop for new electric platform

Xpeng and Volkswagen establish workshop for new electric platform

Collaboration between the giants on the CEA architecture of future electric cars for China will have 'bases' in Guangzhou and Hifei
By Brian Potter 23 July 2024
Audi: The transition to electric powertrains will take longer

Audi: The transition to electric powertrains will take longer

However, brand boss Döllner is sticking to the decision to phase out combustion engines in 2033
By Brian Potter 23 July 2024
Stellantis has 22 electric models, but how are they selling?

Stellantis has 22 electric models, but how are they selling?

From the Abarth 600e to the Peugeot E-Rifter, the Group has many electric models, but...
By Brian Potter 22 July 2024
Electric car sales worldwide grow in June

Electric car sales worldwide grow in June

60% of BEV registrations are concentrated in China, while the market in Europe loses 7%
By Brian Potter 21 July 2024
European industry says 'no' to duties on Chinese electric cars

European industry says 'no' to duties on Chinese electric cars

More than 30 associations call for more cooperation and fewer barriers in Europe's international trade
By Brian Potter 20 July 2024
Von der Leyen: “Equal chances for e-fuels and electric cars”

Von der Leyen: “Equal chances for e-fuels and electric cars”

The President of the European Commission has been re-elected for a second term, paving the way for the end of combustion engines in 2035.
By Brian Potter 20 July 2024
Why Tesla is losing ground in Europe and the United States

Why Tesla is losing ground in Europe and the United States

In the first half of 2024, sales fell by 13% and 8% respectively.
By Brian Potter 18 July 2024
Europe starts retracting duties on Chinese-made models

Europe starts retracting duties on Chinese-made models

The EU might ease duties for German manufacturers in China. A final decision is expected in autumn
By Brian Potter 18 July 2024
Who sold the most cars in Europe in the first half of 2024?

Who sold the most cars in Europe in the first half of 2024?

The automotive sector is lagging far behind the economic environment. Electric vehicles are also very disappointing.
By Brian Potter 18 July 2024
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