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As the US-Canada trade war escalates, the government of British Columbia (BC) has announced it will now exclude Tesla products from its EV charger rebate program. …

The EV market does not exist in a vacuum, rather a whole ecosystem in which it supports a wide array of industries. And that ecosystem is dependent on volume demand, not market percentages, to thrive. …

Tesla has warned that it and other major American exporters are exposed to retaliatory tariffs that could be leveled in response to President Donald Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs. …

The automotive industry has called on government to act fast to convert Britain’s electric sceptics to the benefits of EVs, by using purchase incentives to stimulate greater demand. …

The US Environmental Protection Agency said, on 12 March, it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration's vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles. …

German automaker BMW (BMWG.DE), opens new tab is telling dealers in the US it will absorb the added cost of new tariffs on its imports from Mexico, at least for the next several weeks, a spokesperson for the company. …

With battery investments in flux, Europe’s OEMs push for local supply chains amid geopolitical shifts and Chinese EV competition. …

Tesla’s business in the world’s biggest electric-vehicle market may have seen its best days. …

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has announced plans this week for 54 new charging and hydrogen refuelling hubs for zero emission HGVs. …

Volkswagen said on 6 Mars that its vehicles made in North America will likely avoid being subject to the 25% tariffs US President Donald Trump has imposed on imports from Mexico and Canada, but other carmakers, including BMW, may not be …

Stellantis (STLAM.MI), opens new tab has told its US dealers the 25% tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada will put the carmaker at a disadvantage against its Asian and European peers, an email sent to its retailers sho …

The US election outcome triggers uncertainty for automotive logistics, with tariffs, trade wars, and supply chain risks ahead. …

The European Commission will present measures next week meant to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs)in the European Union, and envisages local content requirements for car battery production, according to a draft of the proposals. …

British car and commercial vehicle production declines -17.7% to 78,012 units in January compared with bumper first month for both sectors last year.Car output falls -14.3% to 71,104 units, with CV volumes down -41.5% to 6,908 units. …

The economic crosswinds sweeping across the continent threaten to stir into a big storm for the automotive industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). …

In January 2025, new EU car registrations declined by -2.6%. Notably, the bloc’s major markets saw declines, with France (-6.2%), Italy (-5.8%), and Germany (-2.8%). Spain conversely recorded a 5.3% increase. …

Grimaldi is strengthening services for finished vehicle trade in Europe while at the same time building services for EV imports to there from China. …

The EU auto industry needs an urgent solution to address the disproportionate costs of the risk of non-compliance with the CO2 2025 targets for cars and vans due to sluggish demand in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the EU. …

Mercedes-Benz Group is cutting production capacity in Germany and moving some output to low-cost countries as it grapples with fierce competition and uneven demand in the global auto market. …

Germany’s auto industry is in crisis. Sales have declined while production costs soared, leaving Volkswagen Group, Mercedes-Benz and hundreds of parts makers dangerously behind in the transition to electric vehicles. …

The car industry is demanding flexibilities that could result in up to 2.6 mn fewer BEV sales, new analysis shows. …

US President Donald Trump said on 18 February that auto tariffs will be around 25% and he will have more to share on the topic on 2 April . …

Stellantis will start making dual-clutch transmissions for hybrid vehicles in Termoli, Italy, in a move that could provide an alternative strategy for a facility that was due to turn to EV battery production. …

President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on imported vehicles puts a $240 bn trade route under pressure, with some of the biggest brands in Germany and South Korea among the most exposed. …

The US aims to impose reciprocal tariffs around the world, triggering potential trade wars that could impact automotive logistics networks and dampen investment. …

The European Union’s (EU’s) €200 bn ($214 bn) InvestAI Initiative gains momentum across sections including robotics, biotech, mobility and manufacturing. …

Porsche plans to cut 1,900 jobs in Germany as part of cost-cutting measures to reverse sliding profitability amid weak electric vehicle demand and “challenging geopolitical and economic conditions.” …

German automakers would face increased costs while already under pressure from heightened competition. …

Toyota will be begin shipping lithium batteries from its own plant in North Carolina from April this year, beginning with deliveries by truck to its Kentucky assembly plant in Georgetown …

Chinese EV giant BYD is in talks to form a pool with European automakers and sell them carbon credits to help them avoid hefty European Union fines on 2025 emissions, a BYD representative said. …

The UK’s used car market grew by 5.5% to 7,643,180 transactions in 2024, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Donald Trump’s tariff plan could spectacularly backfire, forcing Europe closer to China as it seeks to hit environmental targets, it was claimed. …

Porsche warned that expenses tied to expanding its product portfolio with more combustion engine and plug-in hybrid models will hurt its profitability this year. …

Ford’s president, CEO and director James Farley used its Q4 earnings call this week to warn that any extended use of tariffs on automotive products from Canada and Mexico would have a huge adverse impact on the entire value system of the …

DCI Group has worked with sanctioned organizations, the Azeri government and oil companies. …

Chinese OEM BYD has added a new vessel to its fleet, with the BYD Shenzhen ro-ro car carrier having undocked earlier this month. …

Sentiment in Germany’s automotive industry reached a new low in January, as companies worry about their ability to compete, highlighting the challenges facing carmakers from BMW to Volkswagen Group and suppliers including Continental. …

Chinese measures won’t take effect until 10 February 2025, leaving Donald Trump and Xi Jinping time to defuse their growing trade war. …

Volkswagen Group is counting on talks to avoid trade conflict after US President Donald Trump ordered tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China. …

The automotive supply chain is in constant flux, and this year it’s facing many growing challenges. …

UK vehicle production dipped below one million units in 2024, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). …

Five years of rapid European growth for Chinese electric-car makers ground to a halt in 2024, as trade barriers added to the challenge of building up sales in a stagnant market. …

Mercedes-Benz is joining a Geely lawsuit against EU tariffs on electric cars imported from China, adding to a flurry of legal cases targeting the duties. …

Since the beginning of the decade, European car manufacturers have been losing ground in the Chinese market. Conversely, China is conquering market share in Europe, and not only in the electric vehicle segment. …

BMW will propose that the European Union lower its tariff on US car imports to 2.5% 5from 10%, in line with the current US import tariff, the automaker’s CEO Oliver Zipse said. …

Global sales of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will rise by at least 17% this year to over 20 m cars, helped by an extension of China’s auto trade-in subsidies, research firm Rho Motion forecasts. …

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume has spoken to the carmaker’s Chinese joint venture partners about their interest in investing in Europe, a VW spokesperson said. …

French ministers are calling for the European Commission to immediately suspend standards for car emissions on the grounds that the regulation benefits Chinese automakers and Tesla. …

Tesla joins BYD, SAIC and Geely in suing the EU in Luxembourg. …

Volkswagen Group estimated it will take a €1.5 bn ($1.6 bn) hit this year from stricter European Union standards for car emissions that the automaker will struggle to meet. …