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BYD sales pull ahead as Tesla stumbles on sales and politics

Tesla’s early dominance of the electric car market is being challenged as China’s BYD posts record sales and wins over European consumers with lower prices.

Earth News

EU rollback of 2035 car emissions ban sparks climate concerns

The EU has softened its 2035 car emissions ban, raising questions about climate targets and the pace of EV adoption.

Europe News

Exclusive: EU Commissioner defends scrapping diesel and petrol car ban

Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda.

Business

Ford walks back EV ambitions amid falling demand and hostile politics

The company will focus on making hybrid and gas-powered vehicles, as well as smaller, more affordable EV models.

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Volkswagen's €3bn gamble: Can it win back market share in China?

VW is developing cars tailored to Chinese drivers — vehicles that will likely never be seen on European roads, though they may make their way to markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Business

Saxony eyes €500mn Volkswagen stake to save jobs and win influence

With Volkswagen planning to cut tens of thousands of jobs in Germany, Saxony’s Greens are calling for the state to buy into the carmaker and secure a seat on VW’s supervisory board.

Europe Today

Seven countries ask EU executive to revoke 2035 diesel and petrol ban

Pressure from EU countries, lawmakers and the automotive industry is likely pushing the European Commission to delay the revision of the bloc's ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035.

Business

CATL and Stellantis break ground on Spain’s largest EV battery plant

Europe’s second-largest carmaker Stellantis and Chinese EV battery giant CATL have started construction on a €4.1bn battery factory in northeastern Spain, expected to create 4,000 jobs.

Economy

The electric transition: Which EU country is buying the most EVs?

New battery-electric car registrations in the EU jumped by 25.7% in October compared to the same period last year. But which country is leading the EV race?

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China's 2-tonne eVTOL completes cross-city cargo test flight

A domestically developed 2-tonne eVTOL has completed a low-altitude cross-city cargo test flight in southwest China’s Guizhou Province.

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Massive fire at Tesla dealership burns dozens of EVs

A large fire at a Tesla dealership near Marseille destroyed dozens of electric cars as authorities investigate possible criminal damage.

Mobility

Chinese-made buses in Norway can be halted remotely, spurring controls

Test results showed that the Chinese bus maker had access to the vehicles' control systems for software updates and diagnostics.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How many EV chargers does Europe need?

“Unless the charging infrastructure keeps up, it will be difficult for the EV industry to sustain growth,” said Tata Elxsi CEO Manoj Raghavan.

Business

Mercedes sees quarterly profit plunge on China weakness and US tariffs

The German carmaker maintained its annual outlook despite the profit slump.

Climate

‘All systems flashing red’: World off track for all climate targets

Despite record clean energy investment, coal, deforestation and fossil fuel finance are still rising, warns new report.

Business

China’s BYD makes largest recall of 115,000 cars over design issues

The move brings into question BYD’s low-cost business model as Chinese firms undercut competitors on price.

Mobility

Flying taxis may soon ferry passengers across the skies of Dubai

Dubai plans to have flying cars in its skies as soon as 2026.

The Big Question

Buying an electric car ‘is an act of faith’, says Hyundai Europe CEO

“If you're the second preferred vehicle for the customer, you're the first one they're not buying,” Xavier Martinet, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, told The Big Question.

Business

Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts: Can the momentum continue?

Tesla stock rose sharply on the sales news, but closed the day down 5% amid scepticism that the new number really signals a turnaround.

Business

Germany’s Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs at its auto-parts business

The engineering giant is hoping the job cuts will save €2.5bn as Europe’s car market crisis stretches on.