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
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‘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
German Manager Magazine: ACEA: Europe’s car market will grow slightly in 2025004668
Europe’s car market has seen growth from 2025. In December, 963,319 vehicles were sold in the European Union, 5.8 percent more than in the previous year, as the industry association Acea announced on Tuesday. For the full year 2025, this leaves an increase of 1.8 percent to a good 10.8 million vehicles. There was an… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ACEA: Europe’s car market will grow slightly in 2025004668
Renault Targets India Market Share Recovery to 3-5% by 2030
On the back of accelerated product development and faster product launches, French automaker Renault is targeting to regain its market share in India’s passenger vehicle market, with an eye on a 3-5% share in the world’s fastest-growing market by the end of this decade. “Our objective now is to gain traction in terms of renewals.… Continue reading Renault Targets India Market Share Recovery to 3-5% by 2030