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German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012286

VW China boss Ralf Brandstätter: “Team China is ready to deliver.” Photo: Volkswagen AG Hefei. “Team China is ready to deliver,” wrote Ralf Brandstätter on the LinkedIn platform on Monday. Pictures posted by Volkswagen’s China boss show him with VW Supervisory Board Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch in Beijing, Shanghai – and in Hefei. In the eastern… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012286

German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012286

BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid: The model was the best-selling of its drive form in Europe in 2025. Photo: BYD [M] Dusseldorf. Car brands from China continue to gain market share in Europe – albeit differently than expected. As data from the industry service provider Dataforce for Handelsblatt shows, the share of Chinese car manufacturers… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012286

Peugeot is ‘thinking about’ building a new flagship above 5008

Peugeot is “thinking about” launching a model positioned above its flagship 5008, boss Alain Favey has told Autocar. But to be successful, “it would need to be something really different” so it could stand out against rivals, he said, referencing the difficulties the axed 508 had in a segment that included premium offerings such as… Continue reading Peugeot is ‘thinking about’ building a new flagship above 5008

5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem

Overnight charging wasn’t possible at any destination, so I made a similar stop on the return leg to get home with range to spare. I awoke in my own bed the next day to 100%. This ease of use has all been thanks to the 3’s charging speed, which has allowed me to make those… Continue reading 5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem

German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012285

German Handelsblatt: Used car check: This is how the Audi Q3 performs in the TÜV012284

The Audi Q3 (F3) was offered in two body variants: as a classic SUV and, from the end of 2019, as a coupé derivative called Sportback Photo: Audi Cologne. SP-X/Cologne. The second generation of the Audi Q3 (F3) was launched since the beginning of 2019 and was replaced by the third generation at the end… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Used car check: This is how the Audi Q3 performs in the TÜV012284

EU-India trade pact lowers car import tariffs, but India remains a tough market for Europe

European carmakers facing pressure from higher US tariffs and intense price competition in China are set to gain some relief as India and the European Union prepare to sign a trade agreement that sharply lowers import duties on cars. According to Reuters, under the deal, tariffs on EU-made car imports will be reduced to about… Continue reading EU-India trade pact lowers car import tariffs, but India remains a tough market for Europe

@VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011304

18/12/2025 Victor Gómez from Puerto Rico had a very special wish come true at the Porsche Sonderwunsch Manufaktur: his 20-year-old Carrera GT was technically restored to new condition and given a Salzburg design reminiscent of the legendary livery of the 1970 Le Mans winning 917. The interior has also been individualized and refined with red… Continue reading @VW Group: Unique Factory Re-Commission: Carrera GT in Salzburg Design011304