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BMW’s earnings driven down: Where are European sales holding up?

BMW's most recent first-quarter report highlights a decline in profits; however, electric car sales continue to show strength. Euronews investigates which European regions are experiencing significant growth.

Business

Losses balloon at luxury car maker Aston Martin as SUV sales plunge

The luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin reveals it has sunk £139m (€162.52m) into red during opening quarter

Business

Car sales in Europe decline: Is the future of electric cars at stake?

In March, car sales in the EU registered a decline with consumer behaviour trends shifting.

Business

Volvo sees record sales in March boosted by electric SUV sales

Volvo Cars saw robust sales in March 2024, boosted by the growing popularity of their fully electric and plug-in hybrid models.

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Business

In which European country did people buy the most EVs last month?

New electric passenger car sales jumped by almost 30% across Europe in the first month of 2024.

Europe Decoded

Everything we know about the EU inquiry into Chinese electric cars

It was the big surprise of the State of the Union speech: the European Union is launching a trade inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles.

Japan

Toyota forced to halt production over computer failure

The world's biggest carmaker is investigating the cause of a computer system failure which saw the closure of 12 of it's 14 factories in Japan, but says a cyberattack is unlikely

Mobility

Is Gen Z falling out of love with cars and driving?

The hardest hit by school closures and job losses in the COVID pandemic, Gen Z lacks the earning potential or upward mobility as previous generations.

Green News

Germany refuses to agree to EU ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035

In its bid to cut planet-warming emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 from 1990 levels, the European Commission has proposed a 100 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions from new cars by 2035.

Mobility

Porsche in a race to corner the electric vehicle market by 2030

The German sportscar maker said it expects 80 per cent of its global sales to be all-electric vehicles by 2030.

Tech News

Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids break records in Denmark

There were 10,274 electric or plug-in hybrids sold in December, representing 57.8 per cent of total car sales in the country.

Mobility

Luxury car brands showcase their new electric and hybrid models

As the push to reduce emissions gains ground, brands like Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and McLaren unveiled new EVs at California’s annual Quail motorsports event.

Switzerland

Car of the Year 2021: Toyota Yaris hybrid wins prestigious prize

Toyota's fourth-generation Yaris scooped the coveted Car of the Year 2021 Award ahead of six other finalists.

Eco-Innovation

UK has no 'roadmap' towards electric car usage by 2030

In ten years, no new petrol or diesel cars will be on sale in Britain. But is this target achievable?

Norway

Norway sets gold standard for electric car sales in 2020

Norway became the world's first country where electric cars accounted for more than 50 percent of new vehicle registrations in 2020, according to an industry group.

Switzerland

Jaguar's first all-electric car crowned Europe's best

It was voted Europe's best new car at the Geneva International Motor Show.

China

China announces it will slash tariffs on car imports

The move is likely to boost production of car manufacturers worldwide

Eco-Innovation

Rolls-Royce reveals new luxury SUV

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its long-awaited SUV, marking several firsts for the super-luxury car company.

Russia

Putin ditches imported cars in favour of 'Russian-made limousine'

The Russian president has been known to favour Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Economy

Carmakers mull over diesel's demise at Geneva auto show

Diesel cars sales are declining in Europe but automakers are divided over plans to meet looming EU environmental targets