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EU car industry's top five concerns ahead of talks with von der Leyen

Friday is the third and last crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the European Commission has billed the "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry."

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.

Europe News

The European Green Deal and the car industry - a fight to the death?

Carmakers have been at odds with the EU’s pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 since the European Green Deal was unveiled by the European Commission almost six years ago, arguing that climate ambitions would destroy the sector’s competitiveness.

Earth News

€17.5m EIB funding to expand EV charging network in Greece and Cyprus

Funding supported by InvestEU will add 2,200 new EV chargers by 2029, boosting green mobility across Greece and Cyprus.

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Seoul to bring home 300 citizens detained in US Hyundai plant raid

South Korea, a close ally of Washington, has expressed its shock at the mass arrests made in Georgia last week.

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?

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.

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.

Business

Chinese BYD triples its sales in Europe while Tesla is losing momentum

New EU car registrations jumped by 7.4% in July year-on-year. EV sales are increasing, but Tesla is losing momentum in the bloc as Chinese competitor BYD grows in popularity, tripling its sales in the first seven months.

Business

Germany's Porsche is closing battery subsidiary Cellforce, reports say

According to German media reports, the sports car maker has decided to largely shut down its battery-making and research subsidiary Cellforce, cutting hundreds of jobs.

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.

Mobility

Why AI isn’t yet ready to charge electric cars

Integrating AI into the battery estimation system could help make electric cars more efficient, but mistakes could literally ignite into serious trouble.

Business

Elon Musk's Tesla signs €14 billion chip deal with Samsung Electronics

Elon Musk confirmed in a post on X that the South Korean giant’s US-based foundry will produce chips used in Tesla's self-driving cars, a record-breaking deal for both Samsung and American chipmaking.

Mobility

This cutting-edge paint can keep your car cool

Japanese carmaker Nissan says it’s developing an automotive paint that can cool down the vehicle.

Europe News

WATCH Europe Today: China and EU - has summit restored trust?-

Following Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's and Council President Antonio Costa's meeting with Chinese premier Xi Jinping in Beijing, Euronews' Europe Today assesses the progress made with interviews, exclusive reporting and analysis.

Business

Exclusive: Chinese electric carmaker Zeekr eyes pan-EU expansion

Chinese carmaker Zeekr, part of the Geely group, is looking to expand across Europe despite persistent trade tensions between China and the EU, its acting European CEO tells Euronews.

Europe News

Chinese envoy touts prospects for EU-China business on eve of summit

List of Chinese investments in Europe namechecked, and cooperation on research and intellectual property underlined, though mood music for EU-China summit has dampened expectations.

Mobility

Is this the world's fastest e-scooter ?

The e-scooter is already scheduled for delivery in Madrid, timed with the launch of the city’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026.

Tech News

Tesla opens first showroom in India, but too expensive for locals

Tesla pressed Indian authorities to cut import taxes on EVs.

Mobility

The future of flight? First electric aeroplane lands in Denmark

The plane can be charged using a standard fast charger for electric cars in just 20 to 40 minutes, according to its developers. Experts say airports will need to gradually expand charging infrastructures for electric aircraft.