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Will paying German drivers a bonus for buying electric vehicles work?

SPD proposal to incentivise drivers to ditch polluting vehicles misses the mark, say critics.

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Why are carmakers pleading for a respite from EU climate policy

The head of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association explains why the industry faces multi-billion euro fines next year when stricter CO2 emissions limits kick in

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Car industry future: EV market obstacles and maintaining profitability

De-motorisation is generally a wealthy, urban phenomenon, according to a new report, although threats to the car industry remain.

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Italy's Stellantis becomes latest car giant to issue profit warning

The struggling maker of Jeep and Ram is looking for a new CEO to succeed Carlos Taveres, who is under fire from US dealers and the United Auto Workers union after a dismal first-half financial performance.

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Time for the Robotaxi? Future trend in focus ahead of Tesla update

Tesla is expected to report a record number of deliveries for the third quarter next week, fuelled by strong sales growth in China. The upcoming Robotaxi event is likely to be a key focus, shaping the future trend of its stock.

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What is behind the huge drop in Mercedes' share prices?

The German carmaker’s shares started Friday with an almost 7% drop as the company significantly cut its expected results for the full year because of weakness in Chinese demand for its vehicles.

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Volkswagen denies plans to cut 30,000 staff from its workforce

Earlier this month, CEO Oliver Blume told employees that the company needed to end a three-decade-old job protection pledge that would have banned layoffs until 2029.

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EU-China talks fail to deliver breakthrough on electric cars dispute

Brussels and Beijing have agreed to take a new look at price undertakings, which could avoid extra tariffs on China-made electric vehicles.

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EU car industry calls for urgent action as EV new car sales tumble

The industry is calling for policymakers to help, saying that, if nothing is done, the required transition will be costly not only to the carmakers but to the economy itself, as well as putting the EU's transition to zero-emission at risk.

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Europe's first lithium refinery opens in Germany

The refinery is expected to produce enough lithium hydroxide for 500,000 electric cars per year.

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China and EU set for talks aimed at easing tensions over trade tariffs

Amid escalating trade tensions, China’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao, and the European Commission’s trade commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, are set to meet this morning in Brussels to discuss trade relations between the two parties.

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Stellantis pauses electric Fiat 500 model production as orders slow

Stellantis, along with other global electric vehicle (EV) makers, has been hit by slowing European demand lately.

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EU rejects price offer from Chinese EV producers as talks near end

Negotiations between Brussels and Beijing on the dispute around electric vehicles have entered the final stretch ahead of a make-or-break vote.

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Why are these 6 top European carmaker stocks trading at record lows?

European car manufacturers, including BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen, face sharp stock declines due to weak demand in China, rising competition, and high electric vehicle costs, pushing investor pessimism to record levels.

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Why are European carmakers struggling in the electric vehicle market?

European carmakers are struggling in the global electric vehicle market, with key brands like Stellantis, Mercedes and Volkswagen losing ground to competitors. High costs and limited new models are hindering growth, with BMW being a rare exception among European brands.

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Battery giant Northvolt to lay-off staff amid EV market slowdown

Northvolt has announced that it would be laying off a large part of its workforce and selling or consolidating several sites as the electric vehicle (EV) market slows down.

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Spain's Sánchez seeks to temper trade war during talks in Beijing

The two leaders both made statements in favour of free trade and promotion of cultural exchanges and tourism, according to state broadcaster CCTV, but did not announce any specifics in the ongoing electric vehicles dispute.

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Why is Hungary becoming a hotspot for lithium battery plants?

People are continuing to resist the factory through street protests, court cases and toxic air monitoring.

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Industrial decline in Hungary accelerates as car production drops

The outlook for Hungarian industry remains pessimistic with last month's output improvement appearing to be an anomaly.

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Volvo ditches plans to make only electric vehicles by 2030

Volvo Cars has abandoned its plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030 due to weakening consumer demand for pure electric vehicles. This shift marks the latest change among major car manufacturers.