The EU Commission has ruled in the dispute over tariffs on electric cars China presented their proposals for minimum prices. The prices should be calculated separately for each vehicle, instead of a uniform minimum price for all cars, as the paper from Monday shows. The aim is to offset the harmful effects of Chinese subsidies.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: E-cars from China: EU Commission wants different minimum prices for electric cars from China004644
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Kia not ruling out EV2 GT despite front-wheel-drive limitation
Kia hasn’t ruled out creating a hot GT version of its new EV2 compact crossover, which could rival the forthcoming Volkswagen ID Polo GTI. The smallest model in the Korean firm’s line-up of bespoke EVs was unveiled at the recent Brussels motor show, alongside new GT versions of the EV3, EV4 and EV5. That means every… Continue reading Kia not ruling out EV2 GT despite front-wheel-drive limitation
Could all of these Polestars just have been Volvos?
And so to the Volvo ES90, the big electric saloon car from the famous maker of big sensible family saloons, estates and SUVs. By gum, it’s a striking-looking thing, isn’t it? There’s lots of dynamism on show. In profile it looks not unlike a Polestar 2, or wait, is that a 4, or a 5?… Continue reading Could all of these Polestars just have been Volvos?
Most powerful VW Golf GTI yet is also the most expensive, at £48k
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 will cost £47,995 in the UK, making it the most expensive iteration of the brand’s stalwart hot hatch yet – and costlier than the four-wheel-drive Golf R. It is the most powerful and “the most dynamically adept” in the model’s 50-year history, said Volkswagen. The special hot hatch was unveiled last… Continue reading Most powerful VW Golf GTI yet is also the most expensive, at £48k
German Handelsblatt: Diesel engines: Why Audi, BMW and Mercedes are still sticking to diesel012189
Contrary to the industry trend, German car manufacturers are still selling more diesel vehicles than electric vehicles – and are even developing new diesel engines. This poses problems for them. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Diesel engines: Why Audi, BMW and Mercedes are still sticking to diesel012189
Contrary to the industry trend, German car manufacturers are still selling more diesel vehicles than electric vehicles – and are even developing new diesel engines. This poses problems for them. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012186
In what was once the most important sales market, the market shares of VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to erode. The declines are clear in one segment in particular. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012186
In what was once the most important sales market, the market shares of VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to erode. The declines are clear in one segment in particular. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012185
In what was once the most important sales market, the market shares of VW, BMW and Mercedes continue to erode. The declines are clear in one segment in particular. Go to Source
Europe’s unloved auto sector may surprise investors in 2026: Klement
Finally, I assume that companies will continue to buy back their shares at roughly the same rate as they did last year. After two years of significant underperformance, the European automotive sector is finally showing signs of a turnaround. Could this much-hated sector become an outperformer in 2026? Europe’s car manufacturers are in a terrible… Continue reading Europe’s unloved auto sector may surprise investors in 2026: Klement