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Are German politics to blame for the automotive industry crisis?

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Toyota expands Czech plant to build its first European EV

Japanese carmaker Toyota said on Wednesday it would invest €680 million to build a new production line in the Czech Republic to make a battery electric car.

Business

New energy vehicles made up almost half of car sales in China in July

In the first seven months of 2025, total vehicle sales in China rose 12%, buoyed by strong growth in sales of new energy vehicles.

Portugal

Portuguese police shift up a gear with Ferrari seized in drug case

Portuguese police's latest acquisition is a Ferrari 488 GTB, which will join a BMW i8 and Ford Mustang V8 in being used for non-crime related duties.

Destinations

Portugal by motorhome: Freedom and nature with an Atlantic flair

Portugal is one of the most popular countries for motorhomers and is the second most popular destination for European touring holidaymakers after Italy. We show you what it's like to travel like this through Portugal for 20 days.

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Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is overhauling its driver licensing system with AI-driven testing centers aimed at boosting transparency, road safety, and public trust in one of Central Asia’s most traffic-challenged nations.

Business

Daimler Truck plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany

The announcement comes as Daimler Truck holds its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday in North Carolina in the US.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How can Volvo compete with Chinese EVs?

“There is really no protection in the form of tariffs. The only protection for our industry is that we shape up and we need to be more competitive,” Volvo’s CEO told Euronews.

Business

New car registrations fall in Europe and Tesla sees another drop

Tesla sales are still declining in the EU, while Chinese state-owned manufacturer SAIC Motor is increasing its market share.

Business

Volvo Cars CEO: dual tech for China and the West is new trade reality

Tech restrictions and tariffs show “we’re going into a more regional world” said the head of the Swedish automaker.

Europe News

World Bicycle Day: How can Rome encourage more people to cycle?

Rome has already made great strides to accommodate cyclists, but there’s still a lot of work to do to improve its infrastructure and better support them.

Travel News

Ibiza has just introduced a cap on tourist car numbers

The move is intended to tackle overtourism on Ibiza as the island receives more than 3 million tourists a year.

Business

Faulty brakes: Ford recalls some 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs

The US carmaker is recalling two models manufactured between 2022 and 2024, after they received dozens of warranty reports pointing to a potential risk of the brake system.

Green News

Two key reasons French men have 26% higher carbon footprint than women

Food and transport account for half of the average French person’s carbon footprint.

Business

Mercedes moving production of its GLC SUV from Germany to the US

Due to the US President’s tariff policy, carmakers across the globe are considering boosting their local US-based production.

Business

Sixt shares plummet as firm remains unprofitable despite softer losses

The car rental and mobility firm also saw stagnating revenue in Germany, its home market.

Business

Volvo Cars to slash costs worth billions following weaker performance

Volvo Cars cited a planned inventory reduction, as well as wider global auto industry turbulence as reasons for its lagging first quarter performance.

Mobility

How the US is relaxing regulations to lead the self-driving car race

The Trump administration is loosening regulations to help US carmakers like Elon Musk’s Tesla develop self-driving cars and compete with Chinese rivals.

Business

Are EV sales boosting Europe’s car market despite global uncertainty?

Three of the four largest markets in the EU, including Germany, recorded robust double-digit growth in the EV sector.

EU Decoded

What impact will driving at 17 have on road safety?

Around 20,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the EU last year. To help increase road safety, the bloc is reviewing legislation on driving licenses. Would lowering the minimum driving age to 17 years be a good idea?

Europe News

EU fines carmakers €458 million for anti-recycling cartel

Ten years after the Dieselgate scandal over cheating in exhaust emissions tests, European carmakers are in the frame again, this time for market skulduggery in the form of a clandestine agreement not to compete on grounds of environmental friendliness on the basis of their support for recycling.