Earth News Stick to the speed limit to save money and cut emissions, says study A new study says that obeying the speed limit could save millions of euros every year, while adding just 54 seconds to the average daily commute. 24/07/2026
Europe in Motion Where is EV charging cheapest and fastest? Europe's EV charging network is growing fast, but prices and refuelling point density vary widely across the continent. Europe in Motion breaks down the data. 18/06/2026
Business Stellantis invests €1bn in France to produce new EV and hybrid models The move comes as European carmakers face mounting competition from Chinese rivals and intensify efforts to expand their electric and hybrid vehicle offerings. 02/06/2026
Business Chinese carmakers double EU market share as EVs drive sales growth New car registrations in Europe grew 4.2% in the first four months of 2026, as traditional European brands maintained their dominance despite Chinese carmakers doubling their share of the EU market. 27/05/2026
No Comment Pope Leo XIV tests Ferrari’s electric future with new Luce supercar Ferrari presented its first fully electric car, the Ferrari Luce, to Pope Leo XIV during a meeting at Castel Gandolfo on 26 May. 27/05/2026
Economy Stellantis unveils €60bn plan and 60 new models by 2030 Stellantis chairman John Elkann calls the overhaul “ambitious but realistic”, as CEO Antonio Filosa outlines plans to save and create over €3 billion by focusing on flagship models. 21/05/2026
Business BYD in talks to buy idle European car plants as it eyes Maserati BYD is in talks with Stellantis and other carmakers about buying underused European plants, according to the Chinese carmaker's vice-president. 15/05/2026
Tech News Made in China, engineered in Germany: Xiaomi's EV push for Europe Xiaomi is expanding its electric vehicle line-up as it prepares to enter Europe in 2027. The company has opened an R&D centre in Munich and is adapting its vehicles to European regulations and customer preferences. 02/05/2026
Tech News Auto China 2026: China's auto giants are rewriting Europe's car market One in two Europeans are open to buying Chinese and Auto China 2026 just showed us why. Euronews was at the conference. 27/04/2026
Business EV sales spike nearly 50% in March amid Iran war energy shortage fears EV growth in the EU is accelerating as Iran war disruption to the Strait of Hormuz tightens global oil and gas supplies, driving fuel price volatility. 23/04/2026
Business Mercedes and Samsung SDI sign first EV battery supply deal South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday that it clinched its first agreement for the supply of EV batteries with German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz. 20/04/2026
Business Electric cars: Which European countries offer the most support in 2026 Sales of battery-electric cars are rising in Europe, and analysts expect the trend to continue as higher petrol prices, influenced by the war in Iran, encourage consumers to shift away from fuel-powered vehicles. 17/04/2026
Europe News Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China trade The Hungarian leader, who won a landslide election last Sunday, does not plan a major policy reversal on Hungary's trade relation with China. However, he has pledged to align more closely with EU rules, balancing ties with Beijing and growing pressure from Brussels. 14/04/2026
Business Stellantis calls 77,500 vehicles in Spain for overhaul The problem affects Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2026, according to the automotive group. The problem detected is not related to the engine, but to two components. It is a voluntary recall. 01/04/2026
Business Line Accelerating the shift to electric and hybrid mobility In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is increasing the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles through both public and private initiatives, providing clearer signals to consumers and investors. 31/03/2026
Business BYD profit slumps 19% after record year edging Tesla off the EV throne The Chinese electric vehicle giant posted a sharp drop in annual profit in 2025, squeezed by a brutal domestic price war — even as it outsold Tesla by more than 600,000 battery electric vehicles for the year. 27/03/2026