German FAZ: The America problem of the German car companies not only consists of Zöllen009013

When a senior manager in the German auto industry recently returned from Washington, he had amazing news in his luggage. The Trump government wants to cooperate with the Europeans in an area that is considered a billion dollar future field: autonomous driving. The talks, as the manager of the car supplier Bosch learned, should quickly… Continue reading German FAZ: The America problem of the German car companies not only consists of Zöllen009013

German FAZ: Luxury car made in Germany are not only threatened by tariffs009012

Among BMW engineers, the story is circulating about a comparison test that caused quite disillusionment. A series vehicle from the Chinese manufacturer BYD, equipped with the advanced driver assistance system “God’s Eye”, should drive into a hard -to -see parking space. The engineers later reported, the Chinese “Eye of God” has twelve cameras, ultrasonic sensors… Continue reading German FAZ: Luxury car made in Germany are not only threatened by tariffs009012

German FAZ: The America problem of the German car companies not only consists of Zöllen009012

When a senior manager in the German auto industry recently returned from Washington, he had amazing news in his luggage. The Trump government wants to cooperate with the Europeans in an area that is considered a billion dollar future field: autonomous driving. The talks, as the manager of the car supplier Bosch learned, should quickly… Continue reading German FAZ: The America problem of the German car companies not only consists of Zöllen009012

German Manager Magazin: Donald Trump’s customs policy: Deloitte expects drastic slump in AutoSexporte004083

That of US President Donald Trump (78) announced tariffs, according to Deloitte calculations, should be a strong decline in German auto exports in the USA lead. The exports of vehicles and auto parts to the USA could therefore decrease by up to 29 percent. That would correspond to a minus of 8.2 billion euros, as… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Donald Trump’s customs policy: Deloitte expects drastic slump in AutoSexporte004083

How will UK carmakers be hit by Trump import tariffs? — key developments

US president Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% import tariff on cars could inflict a serious blow to the UK automotive industry. The US is the second largest export market after the EU for British-built vehicles, meaning the tariffs which will come into effect on 2 April could impact the UK sector. UK prime… Continue reading How will UK carmakers be hit by Trump import tariffs? — key developments

Lucid to ramp customer deliveries for Gravity SUV by end of April

Lucid Motors plans to resume customer deliveries for its new all-electric Gravity SUV at the end of April. Getting the Gravity into customer hands is a big milestone for Lucid, whose success will hinge on being able to offer vehicle types popular with American drivers. The Gravity is Lucid’s second vehicle and its first SUV… Continue reading Lucid to ramp customer deliveries for Gravity SUV by end of April

Better EV Stock: Nio vs. Rivian

Nio (NIO -4.27%) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN -3.99%) were once two of the market’s hottest electric vehicle (EV) stocks. Nio, the Chinese EV maker, which went public at $6.26 per American depositary receipt (ADR) on Sept. 12, 2018, surged tenfold to a record closing price of $62.84 on Feb. 9, 2021. Rivian, an American maker… Continue reading Better EV Stock: Nio vs. Rivian

Global automakers say Trump’s tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers

The auto tariffs will be felt sharply in Europe, for whom the U.S. is the biggest export market for an industry that supports nearly 14 million jobs. Whatever domestic economic gain comes from U.S. President Donald Trump‘s new 25per cent tax on imported cars – and experts are skeptical – automakers around the world are… Continue reading Global automakers say Trump’s tariffs will be painful for them and US consumers

@BMW: BMW Group Plant Regensburg gears up for the future with commissioning of expanded body shop in Neutraubling004025

+++ With 342,521 cars produced in 2024, Plant Regensburg was the BMW Group’s highest-volume vehicle plant in Europe +++ Plant Director Armin Ebner: “New body shop will help meet high market demand” – with over 120 vehicle bodies produced per workday +++ Preparations for next model generation +++ Regensburg. Today, BMW Group Plant Regensburg commissioned a… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group Plant Regensburg gears up for the future with commissioning of expanded body shop in Neutraubling004025