German Manager Magazin: New cars declined: German car market shrinks in the opening quartal004109

The car market in Germany continued to drive in March. The number of new registrations fell by 3.9 percent last month to around 253,500 cars, as the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) announced on Thursday. The first quarter with almost 665,000 new cars is 4.3 percent below the previous year. Achieved by the German car… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: New cars declined: German car market shrinks in the opening quartal004109

M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip

In a year marked by moderate growth and shifting consumer preferences, Mahindra & Mahindra has emerged as the undisputed star performer in India’s passenger vehicle market, posting a remarkable 19.95% year-on-year growth while industry veterans fought to maintain their positions. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released its comprehensive analysis of the financial year… Continue reading M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip

Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.9% Share Of The UK – Tesla Top BEV Brand003955

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! March saw plugin EVs take 28.9% share of the UK auto market, up from 22.9% year-on-year. BEVs grew volume by 43% YoY, while PHEVs grew 38%. Overall auto volume was up some 12% year-on-year, at 357,103 units. Tesla was… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.9% Share Of The UK – Tesla Top BEV Brand003955

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009100

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 manufacturers009100

‘India Can Become a Major Pillar for Us’ – Marquardt Group

India, the world’s third largest automotive market, is witnessing action across vehicle categories, and German mechatronics specialist Marquardt Group is keen to make the most of this opportunity. Outside the passenger vehicle segment–which contributes the most to the group’s India sales–it has spotted opportunities in the two- and three-wheeler, truck, and construction equipment categories, says… Continue reading ‘India Can Become a Major Pillar for Us’ – Marquardt Group

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009093

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 manufacturers009093

Clean Technica: What Did Elon Musk Know About EV Battery Swapping And When Did He Know It?003950

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The dramatic fall from grace of the Tesla brand almost seems like it happened overnight, but almost is the operative word. The clouds of doom have been building for several years. Among the missed opportunities missed by Tesla and… Continue reading Clean Technica: What Did Elon Musk Know About EV Battery Swapping And When Did He Know It?003950

20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs

Employees at a clothing factory in Vo Cuong, Bac Ninh province, in Vietnam. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Trump administration’s plan to slap steep tariffs on goods from dozens of countries is expected to spike prices for consumers. Some items, like leather goods, will see a bigger jump than others. The overall impact on… Continue reading 20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs