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UK car and commercial vehicle production rose by 17.1% to 79,018 units last month, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

The British government is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. imports as part of a trade deal with Donald Trump’s administration, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said Wednesday. …

China's leading EV maker BYD is overhauling its European operations after strategic missteps including failures to sign up enough dealers and hire executives with local-market knowledge and to offer hybrids in markets resistant to fully …

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said on Wednesday the German automaker was urging the European Union to find an "equitable solution" to create a level-playing field for China-made electric vehicles in Europe. …

The US Trade Representative has announced that fees on China-related vessels calling at US ports will include a cost per car unit of $150 for finished vehicle carriers. …

Tariffs and trade uncertainty have not yet caused export spikes at the Port of Antwerp Bruges, which handled 28m tonnes of goods in 2024, including significant finished vehicle and parts trade. …

Ford Motor is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles in the United States as part of two recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. …

The trade conflict between the US and China has entered a volatile new phase, with potential ‘reciprocal’ tariffs rising as high as 245% and a new suspension of China’s rare earth mineral exports adding further uncertainty for the global …

Private car ownership in China was unheard of before Volkswagen Group launched local output in 1985.Over the next 20 years, every major global automaker followed Volkswagen and opened assembly plants in the country. …

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said U.S. tariffs and strict European Union emissions standards were threatening the industry. …

As Europe accelerates its shift to climate-neutral road transport, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and Eurelectric jointly urge policymakers to prioritise grid readiness for heavy-duty vehicle (HDV) charging inf …

Demand for batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) has grown significantly, and the EU has struggled to meet this demand through domestic production alone. …

U.S. President Donald Trump said on 13 April he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week, adding that there would be flexibility with some companies in the sector. …

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up U.S. manufacturing. …

The EU and China have agreed to return to the drawing board and renegotiate punitive tariffs on China-made EVs. Instead, China could agree to set a minimum price for electric cars made in China. …

BMW is considering adding shifts to its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina to boost output by up to 80,000 units, executives said on an analyst call, as automakers brainstorm ways to appease the Trump administration and ward off a mount …

The new Canadian tariffs apply to “fully assembled vehicles imported into Canada from the United States” that do not comply with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (USMCA or CUSMA, as the Canadians call it). …

Germany’s new government pledged support for its car industry while also supporting the conversion of available plants for defense, a document on the coalition agreement reached by the country’s conservatives and Social Democrats and see …

President Donald Trump is pausing reciprocal tariffs on most countries for 90 days and is instead implementing a base tariff of 10 percent on most goods. …

Stellantis  has stopped making its Chinese partner Leapmotor's  T03 small electric car in Poland and is assessing alternative production options, the Franco-Italian automaker said on Tuesday. …

Britain softened demands on automakers to switch to production of electric vehicles on 7 April, seeking to alleviate pressure on an industry left reeling from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. …

European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, likely approving a first set of targeted countermeasures on up to $28 billion of U.S. …

The European Union wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a long-pending trade deal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is willing to sweeten its current proposal to seal the talks, sources told Reuters. …

The government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US. …

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), U.K.-based luxury automaker, said it will "pause" shipments of vehicles to the United States this month, after U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of hefty tariffs on foreign-made cars.  …

Europe’s vehicle rental companies are reporting lower profits due to lower than anticipated prices for used rental vehicles sold into the second-hand market.  …

This week’s announcement by the US Trump administration of tariffs on global imports is more wide-ranging that Trump 1.0 and ’tariff stacking’ could mean vehicle makers and parts suppliers face much higher costs.  …

The Trump Administration recently announced a 10-percent baseline tariff on all goods imported into the United States, including vehicles. …

Kia aims to sell more electric vehicles in Europe as President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs and anti-EV policies cloud the outlook in the U.S. …

Stellantis has signed a deal with trade unions for 350 voluntary exits from its Pomigliano and Pratola Serra plants in southern Italy, the Fiom union said. …

BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary is quickly moving towards series production of the BMW iX3, set to begin late this year. …

The EU has doled out €458 million in fines to Volkswagen, Stellantis and 13 other automakers for colluding on their vehicle recycling programs. …

Stellantis’s strategy to make more hybrids is causing manufacturing delays in Europe because the automaker cannot source enough parts. …

Renault and Nissan updated their long-term alliance, paving the way for more share sales as the Japanese automaker remains under pressure to shore up its finances. …

Stellantis will buy credits from a "pool" led by Tesla also in 2025, to meet European Union's CO2 reduction requirements, despite Brussels giving carmakers three years to comply, the group's Europe head said on Saturday. …

A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp., Volkswagen Group and other major automakers warned new 25% tariffs President Donald Trump plans to impose next week on imported vehicles will hurt U.S. consumers. …

Britain is working intensely with Washington to secure an exemption from U.S. auto tariffs and could review subsidies enjoyed by Elon Musk’s Tesla to better support its industry, finance minister Rachel Reeves said. …

Toyota is revising its timeline and the scope of operations for lithium battery production in Japan in the face of slowing demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). …

Automakers and logistics providers are scrambling to move vehicles before the US imposes a 25% tariff on automotive imports. …

 Hit back, but let's keep channels open to talk is the message coming out of Brussels and European Union capitals in the wake of United States President Donald Trump's threat to hit all car imports with tariffs. …

Combined car and commercial vehicle production declines -11.6% to 82,178 units in February.Car output falls for 12th month in a row, down -7.6% to 73,814 units, with CV volumes declining -35.9% to 8,364 units.As Sp …

European OEMs, tier-suppliers and LSPs are co-creating smarter supply chains with digital tools, data sharing and decarbonisation strategies. …

Rivian Automotive Inc. is spinning out a business that will develop small electric vehicles designed for short trips. …

In February 2025, new EU car registrations declined by 3% compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, the bloc’s major markets saw declines, with Italy (-6%), Germany (-4.6%), and France (-3.3%). …

The European Union's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met with US President Donald Trump's top trade officials on 25 March to try to avoid steep US tariffs on EU goods next week, but results of the talks were unclear. …

China’s embassy in Spain said Stellantis and its Chinese partner Leapmotor plan a $200 mn investment in a Spanish factory after a person with direct knowledge of the matter said Spain was the top site to produce the B10 electric SUV for …

A new round of purchase incentives for electric vehicles planned by the prospective next German government has aroused scepticism among the country’s car industry, newspaper Die Welt reported. …

Tesla employees in Germany are demanding better working conditions, putting pressure on the Elon Musk-led manufacturer that is contending with a sales slump in Europe’s biggest auto market. …

The Association of European Vehicle Logistics gathered members, policy makers and key stakeholders in Brussels on 18 March to discuss the European Commission’s Action Plan for the Future of the European Auto …

The European Union is probing whether China provided unfair subsidies for a BYD’s electric car plant in Hungary, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. …