Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Last Updated on: 2nd April 2025, 10:18 am March’s auto sales saw plugin EVs take 24.4% share in France, a drop from 27.9% year-on-year. The YoY baseline was elevated by a pull-forward ahead of incentive cut-offs, so the YoY… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 24.4% Share In France — Renault 5 Unassailable?003941
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German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009073
The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009073
IED Vision Rapida unveiled as sleek 2+2 inspired by 1990s legends
Italdesign and the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin have revealed the Vision Rapida concept, a sports car conceived to appeal to Generation Z. A fastback measuring 4.51m long, 1.86m wide and 1.28m high, the concept car draws on the legendary Japanese sports cars of the 1990s held in high regard by the youth of today. Indeed,… Continue reading IED Vision Rapida unveiled as sleek 2+2 inspired by 1990s legends
Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
Of all the recent CEO swaps, Volvo dropping Jim Rowan in favour of his predecessor Håkan Samuelsson provoked the most puzzled response among car industry watchers. “It’s the biggest surprise of all the changes,” said former Nissan and Aston Martin senior executive Andy Palmer. “In my mind, he was doing great.” Volvo hasn’t officially confirmed the reason for Rowan’s… Continue reading Volvo CEO was pushed out as financial conditions turned stormy
Bilstein Group Establishes India Subsidiary, Appoints Ramachandra Puttanna as Managing Director
Bilstein Group has announced the establishment of Ferdinand Bilstein India Private Limited, marking its 23rd international subsidiary. The official opening is scheduled for April 1, 2025, as the company expands its presence in the Indian automotive aftermarket. Ramachandra Puttanna has been appointed as Managing Director – India Region. With over 35 years of industry… Continue reading Bilstein Group Establishes India Subsidiary, Appoints Ramachandra Puttanna as Managing Director
German Manager Magazin: Chinese car manufacturer: Dongfeng and Chongqing negotiate about billion -fusion004094
The Chinese car manufacturers Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Changan Automobile, according to a newspaper report, have advanced fusion negotiations. The two state -controlled companies had conducted detailed discussions about the merging of their business and informed their foreign partners about the merger talks. That reported The “New York Times” on Tuesday. Possible billions Dongfeng is… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Chinese car manufacturer: Dongfeng and Chongqing negotiate about billion -fusion004094
GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs
SUVs at a Chevrolet dealership in Oshawa, ON. Rene Johnston | Toronto Star | Getty Images General Motors and other automakers reported notable increases in their first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, as the automotive industry braces for the impacts of President Donald Trump‘s auto tariffs that are set to take effect this week. GM on Tuesday… Continue reading GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs
Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain
Brand new Toyota cars are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota on March 4, 2025 in Richmond, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Newly announced U.S. tariffs on auto imports have rattled Asian automakers, pressuring companies ahead of the implementation of the duties later in the week. U.S. President Donald Trump last… Continue reading Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain
German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of penalties against 15 car manufacturers009059
The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of penalties against 15 car manufacturers009059
German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009058
The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009058