Cars

Business

European countries with the most government subsidies for buying EVs

While all EU member states offer some form of tax benefit to boost EV sales, there is a significant difference between their direct purchase incentive schemes, with some of the most generous ones coming from Southern European countries.

17/09/2025

Business

Are German politics to blame for the automotive industry crisis?

At the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, a trade expert spoke to Euronews about the challenges facing Germany's automotive sector and says political decisions are to blame.

11/09/2025

Europe News

MEPs vote for report pushing auto sector to recycle of end-of-use parts 

New law incentivises more sustainable design, recycling, and reuse of car parts while reducing waste and raw material dependency.

09/09/2025

Europe News

Crash or rescue: European carmakers look to EU for salvation

The current crisis affecting the European automotive industry is an acute threat to Europe’s economic future. Will a summit between the auto sector and Ursula von der Leyen on Friday provide a life-line?

08/09/2025

Business

Porsche is leaving Frankfurt’s DAX index amid US tariff turmoil

The German luxury carmaker is set to leave the group of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, along with healthcare company Sartorius. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume is aiming for a speedy return to the leading index.

04/09/2025

Business

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.

03/09/2025

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.

14/08/2025

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.

12/08/2025

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.

09/08/2025

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.

08/07/2025

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.

08/07/2025

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.

07/07/2025

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.

25/06/2025

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.

17/06/2025

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.

03/06/2025

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.

02/06/2025

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.

15/05/2025

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.

14/05/2025

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.

13/05/2025

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.

13/05/2025