Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BEVs represented 35% of the total Chinese car market in December. We saw plugins score another million-plus sales in December, reaching a record 1.34 million units (in a 2.26-million-unit overall market, down a harsh 14% YoY). Last month’s result put plugin vehicles’ market share at… Continue reading Clean Technica: (Another) Record Month for EV Sales in China!004331
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@VW Group: Škoda Auto unveils updated Kushaq in India011270
“The updated Kushaq reinforces the importance of India as the springboard for Škoda Auto’s strategy to grow our international markets. The Kushaq has rapidly established itself with customers in India and as an export to ASEAN and the Middle East. Now we are setting the next benchmark for the model’s overall value proposition. This update incorporates… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda Auto unveils updated Kushaq in India011270
German FAZ: Military trucks worth billions for the defense of NATO010458
The looming fiasco with the FCAS air combat system has overshadowed German-French arms cooperation for months. A decision is still pending as to whether and – if so – how the mega-project consisting of combat aircraft, drones and digital battle clouds will continue. Contrary to plan, Berlin and Paris did not reach an agreement by… Continue reading German FAZ: Military trucks worth billions for the defense of NATO010458
German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010459
Small small cars have a hard time. Due to many new technical regulations, production costs are rising and profits are difficult to realize. A number of manufacturers such as VW and Opel no longer serve the A segment. Instead of 180,000 units like in 2021, less than 80,000 were sold in Germany last year. Toyota… Continue reading German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010459
German FAZ: How Toyota wants to attack Porsche and Mercedes010458
New desire for luxury: How Toyota wants to attack Porsche and MercedesDecember 24, 2025, 9:16 a.m. Reading time: 3 min. Expand image descriptionToyota has big plans. While the competition in Europe is slipping ever deeper into crisis, business is going so well for the industry leader that it is looking to take the offensive in… Continue reading German FAZ: How Toyota wants to attack Porsche and Mercedes010458
German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010458
The European Commission did not explicitly confirm this. However, on Monday it published “guidelines” on how manufacturers can avoid the current special tariffs on electric cars produced in China. They must commit not to sell the cars below a certain minimum price in Europe. The special tariffs are currently between 7.8 percent and 35.3 percent… Continue reading German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010458
2026 SUBARU WRX BRINGS BACK THE AFFORDABLE RALLY-INSPIRED SPORTS SEDAN STARTING AT $32,495 MSRP
Base model returns for 2026 with more features New 2026 Subaru WRX Series.Yellow debuts with Sunrise Yellow exterior and matte black wheel finishes based on tS trim level 271-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System on all trim levels CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —… Continue reading 2026 SUBARU WRX BRINGS BACK THE AFFORDABLE RALLY-INSPIRED SPORTS SEDAN STARTING AT $32,495 MSRP
ZKW equips the new Audi Q3 with digital Matrix LED headlights
WIESELBURG, Austria, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The new Audi Q3 sets new standards in headlight development with lighting technology from ZKW. The technological highlights of the compact SUV include the digital Matrix LED headlights, which are developed and manufactured together with the technical experts at Audi and the lighting system specialists at ZKW. Furthermore, the… Continue reading ZKW equips the new Audi Q3 with digital Matrix LED headlights
Evaluating a Multi-powertrain Solution for India: Skoda Auto’s Martin Jahn
Skoda Auto is evaluating a multi-powertrain strategy for India, including electric vehicles and CNG, as it navigates regulatory pressure, global uncertainty and shifting consumer preferences, Martin Jahn, board member for sales and marketing at Skoda Auto, told Autocar Professional. Jahn acknowledged that while the company needs more products for India, the rapidly changing global automotive… Continue reading Evaluating a Multi-powertrain Solution for India: Skoda Auto’s Martin Jahn
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW sales remain stable – significantly more electric cars012235
Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume: Sales in Europe are growing. Photo: dpa Wolfsburg. The Volkswagen Group delivered almost nine million vehicles worldwide last year, almost maintaining the previous year’s level. In total, the Wolfsburg-based company handed over 8.98 million vehicles to customers, a decrease of 0.5 percent compared to 2024, as the group announced. Increases in… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW sales remain stable – significantly more electric cars012235