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Volkswagen Group sees plunge in performance as US tariffs pose risks

Volkswagen Group, along with the wider global car industry, is significantly vulnerable to changing US tariffs, mainly because of how globalised auto supply chains currently are.

Mobility

6 of the best budget-friendly EVs on Europe's roads for under €25k

Switching to electric doesn't mean compromising on quality or breaking the bank. Here are the best options in Europe for value-for-money EVs.

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.

Culture news

Countryside conflict on film: Rural community fights UK mining giant

The film, on general release across Portugal from this Friday, gives voice to a northern mountainous regional rural community that's fighting the lithium extraction project led by British mining company, Savannah Resources.

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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.

Business

How China’s EV makers are navigating new paths to global expansion

Chinese EVs are particularly popular in European markets due to their affordability, sleek designs and sophisticated features.

Mobility

Tesla's brand is damaged in Europe. These EV makers are cashing in

Many have pointed to Elon Musk's embrace of far-right politics as a reason for Tesla's downturn. It's become an opportunity for these rival automakers.

Business

All eyes on EVs as carmakers eye competition at Auto Shanghai 2025

Global car companies as BMW, Volkswagen and General Motors are attempting to retain their market share in China as tariffs and rising Chinese competition threaten sales.

Mobility

Euroviews. A social leasing scheme would make electric cars affordable in Europe

Supporting people in acquiring clean transportation through a social leasing scheme makes sense from every perspective, Krzysztof Bolesta and Thomas Pellerin-Carlin write.

Business

BMW’s China sales drop to lowest level in five years at start of 2025

The German carmaker announced a global sales decline of 1.4%, dragged down by weak China demand, while Trump’s auto tariffs loom over the year ahead.

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.

Climate

Macron summons ministers to get French climate action back on track

After a sluggish 2024, France is “mobilising” to meet its 2030 climate goal.

Eco-Innovation

This Swedish city has put its money where its mouth is on green issues

The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.

Business

Alibaba joins forces with BMW to work on AI tech for cars in China

The partnership demonstrates Alibaba’s increased focus on AI, while BMW is also seeking to develop competitive products for the Chinese market.

Eco-Innovation

EVs will save Europe 8 coal power plants worth of emissions this year

One in five new cars sold in the EU this year will have zero tailpipe emissions. How did we get here?

Tech News

BYD says its new tech charges EVs as quickly as filling a petrol tank

The Chinese automaker says its "Super e-Platform" technology will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts.

Business

Chinese EV maker BYD announces share sale, floats Tesla collaboration

The electric vehicle maker has launched Hong Kong’s biggest listing in four years as it seeks cash for overseas expansion.

Europe News

Renault recalls over 15,000 vehicles due to risk of start-up failure

Thousands of drivers of Renault R5s and Alpine 290s were asked to visit Renault drivers due to the risk of start-up failure, though the French carmaker highlighted the issue does not affect driver safety.

Economy

EU battery electric vehicle sales jump in January driven by Germany

Hybrid-electric vehicle registrations also increased in the EU in January, mainly because of robust French performance. However, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle registrations lagged behind.

Business

Power steering issues force Tesla to recall thousands of vehicles

The world's largest EV manufacturer is recalling more than 375,000 vehicles due to an issue with power steering.