The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement signed yesterday is expected to have a limited impact on Indian automotive manufacturers, according to a sector analysis by BNP Paribas Securities India. The trade deal, which will gradually reduce import duties on vehicles, has prompted concerns about increased competition for domestic automakers. However, analysts suggest these worries may… Continue reading India-EU FTA Impact on Automotive Sector Likely Limited, Analysts Say
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Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
Auto stocks fell as much as 4.3 per cent on Tuesday after reports said India may slash tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union (EU) as part of the India-Europe free trade agreement, raising fears of increased competition from European carmakers. Analysts said the decline was largely sentiment-driven, with limited impact seen in the… Continue reading Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
Cadillac ESCALADE IQL electric SUV (Source: Cadillac) General Motors’ (GM) recent plans to scale back EV production in the US cost the company over $7 billion in 2025. Despite selling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles last year, GM is calling for “significantly” lower EV volume this year. General Motors expects EV volume to drop in 2026… Continue reading GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
‘A day of celebration’: What the blockbuster EU-India trade deal means for auto giants
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) poses for a photograph with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) and European Council President Antonio Costa before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on January 27, 2026. Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images A landmark trade deal between the European Union and… Continue reading ‘A day of celebration’: What the blockbuster EU-India trade deal means for auto giants
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
European carmakers gain major access as India eases tariffs under EU FTA
New Delhi: India has agreed to grant European automakers an import quota more than six times larger than any it has offered in recent trade deals, significantly lowering tariffs on cars under the India–EU free trade agreement and opening up its tightly protected passenger vehicle market. According to Bloomberg, under the pact, India will gradually… Continue reading European carmakers gain major access as India eases tariffs under EU FTA
EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal
The VDA automotive association stressed the importance of the agreement for Germany’s export-focused economy, with the CEOs of Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW all welcoming the deal. European carmakers, squeezed by U.S. tariffs and price wars in China, will get a welcome boost from an EU-India trade deal that sharply drops tariffs on car imports, but… Continue reading EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal