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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low3 hours ago

Sandeep Bhambra appointed head of design for Citroën and DS Automobiles

Sandeep Bhambra takes over design leadership for Citroën and DS Automobiles starting November 2, 2026. He will report to Gilles Vidal, head of design for Stellantis European brands.

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StoryChinese manufacturers accelerate local production abroad12 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable4 hours ago

Leapmotor produira sa B05 électrique à Saragosse

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low22 hours ago

BYD en tête des exportations d'hybrides vers l'UE en octobre (+11 %)

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Sales and marketSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable23 hours ago

Chine : 1,83 million de véhicules exportés vers l'UE sur neuf mois

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low1 day ago

Un importateur tchèque écoule des électriques chinoises à prix cassés pour contourner les taxes européennes

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

La Commission européenne avance vers des droits de douane définitifs sur les VE chinois

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

La loi européenne protégeant les constructeurs face à la Chine risque de pénaliser des partenaires

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Sales and marketSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

Les exportations chinoises vers l'UE dopées par les hybrides rechargeables

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low2 days ago

In South Korea, executives from European brands join Chinese automakers

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

Stellantis wants to produce Chinese partner models in its European plants

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 4 out of 5: Serious2 days ago

L'UE limitera à 350 000 par an les hybrides fabriqués en Chine à partir de 2027

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Sales and marketSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

Tesla signe un doublé en Europe en septembre, le Jaecoo 7 entre dans le top 10

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low3 days ago

First test drive of the GAC Aion UT at €25,750 in Italy

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StoryTesla: rebound in registrations in Northern Europe and stock market volatility1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low4 hours ago

Tesla shares gain 3.31% driven by European registrations

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StoryVolkswagen launches major restructuring amid difficulties1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable5 hours ago

Volkswagen reconnaît que ses voitures électriques rapportent moins que ses thermiques

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable6 hours ago

Hungary: battery factory development turns into a headache

Having become a European implantation platform for the Chinese automotive industry, Hungary sees its electric battery project disrupted by pollution, factory shutdowns, and sanctions, against a backdrop of political transition.

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low7 hours ago

Swiss importer prepares European homologated version of the Cybertruck

The company Revoltaris, near Zurich, is developing a version of the Tesla Cybertruck compliant with European homologation, with commercialization targeted for 2027.

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StoryEU drops planned 2035 ban on internal combustion engines1 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 4 out of 5: Serious7 hours ago

Ban on petrol and diesel engines after 2035 dropped

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low10 hours ago

Stellantis reshuffles design teams for Citroën, Opel and Vauxhall

Stellantis is reorganizing its European design teams, with leadership changes at Citroën, Opel and Vauxhall. The head of design for the French brand is leaving his post.

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low12 hours ago

Proposal to save the European automotive industry

A contribution from Futuro Prossimo outlines avenues to preserve the competitiveness of the European automotive industry.

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Sales and marketSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable12 hours ago

In the EU, electric car sales surpass combined petrol and diesel sales for the first time

For the first time in the European Union, registrations of electric cars have exceeded the combined total of petrol and diesel model sales.

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StoryVolkswagen considers Chinese technologies for its European models1 sub-ev.·
Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable14 hours ago

Volkswagen would study Xpeng software for its European cars

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable16 hours ago

EU opens safeguard investigation into hybrids

The European Commission launches a safeguard investigation into hybrid vehicles, after China and the EU had previously reached an agreement.

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StoryHyundai and Kia: mixed global sales, divergent electric strategies4 sub-ev.·
Electric and batteriesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info16 hours ago

La concurrence des électriques low-cost chinoises gagne l'Europe et menace la Corée

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low1 day ago

En septembre, trois nouvelles voitures sur dix vendues en Europe étaient électriques

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low2 days ago

L'offensive tarifaire des VE chinois pèse sur les ventes européennes de Hyundai

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 4 out of 5: Serious3 days ago

Hyundai et Kia pénalisés par les droits de douane américains et les exigences européennes

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StoryStellantis switches part of its European electric vehicles to LFP batteries1 sub-ev.·
Electric and batteriesSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable18 hours ago

Stellantis switches its European electric cars to LFP batteries

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low20 hours ago

Chinese brands gain ground in South Korea's imported car market

In South Korea, Tesla and BYD accounted for 39.1% of imported vehicle sales over nine months, while Chinese brands such as Zeekr, Xpeng, and Xiaomi are gaining strength, including through the recruitment of executives from European brands.

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Plants, jobs and earningsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low23 hours ago

Renault and Stellantis invest in the electric sector in northern France

Renault and Stellantis announce additional investments in battery and electric vehicle production in northern France. Goal: to strengthen the European supply chain.

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Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low1 day ago

EU: hybrids at 36% and electrics at 23% of the automotive market in 2026

In the European Union market, hybrid powertrains account for 36% of sales and electric vehicles 23%, showing an increase.

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low1 day ago

EU CO2 targets favor fleet electrification

European CO2 standards are pushing corporate fleets toward electric vehicles, with more models available and prices decreasing.

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable1 day ago

Japan challenges Germany over a European standard threatening its EVs

Japan contests a European standard, supported by Germany, which could penalize its electric cars in the European market.

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

Europe encourages incentives for electric vehicle purchases

The European Commission is urging member states to maintain or strengthen subsidies for the purchase of electric cars.

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StoryStellantis: first annual loss possible, Europe and North America diverge1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low2 days ago

Stellantis : hausse des livraisons européennes et des ventes électriques

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low2 days ago

Hyundai earns the most stars in Europe's environmental vehicle assessment

Hyundai outpaces Tesla and BYD in the number of five-star ratings in Europe's green vehicle assessment, according to the South Korean automaker.

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StoryNio: stock volatility after October delivery slowdown1 sub-ev.·
Sales and marketSeverity 2 out of 5: Low2 days ago

Nio reconnaît des failles dans son plan d'expansion en Europe, le titre recule à Hong Kong

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

Tesla launches $350 million fund for batteries in Berlin

Tesla is creating a $350 million program inviting European startups to develop next-generation battery technologies at its Brandenburg plant.

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Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low2 days ago

Company car rules could support 344,000 jobs in Europe

According to an analysis, adapting tax rules on company vehicles could support up to 344,000 jobs in the European automotive industry.

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StoryThe UK calls for electric vehicle access to the European market1 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable2 days ago

London asks Brussels for European status for British electric cars

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 1 out of 5: Info2 days ago

European comparison of home charging prices for an electric car

A comparison situates the price of home charging for an electric vehicle in France relative to other European countries.

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Electric and batteriesSeverity 2 out of 5: Low2 days ago

Volkswagen to supply 840 electric Transporters to Miele for its after-sales service

Appliance maker Miele is converting its European technical assistance fleet to electric with 840 Volkswagen Transporters, in order to reduce its emissions.

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StoryTesla door handle safety: European and U.S. regulators1 sub-ev.·
Regulation and tariffsSeverity 2 out of 5: Low3 days ago

European regulator rules Tesla door handles safe

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Sales and marketSeverity 3 out of 5: Notable3 days ago

The global automotive industry shifts in favor of Chinese manufacturers

Analysis of the shifting balance of power between China and the European, American, and Japanese automotive industries, to the benefit of Chinese manufacturers.

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Launches and reviewsSeverity 1 out of 5: Info3 days ago

The Jaguar Type 01 exhibited for the first time in Europe at Artissima

The Jaguar Type 01 concept makes its first European public appearance at the Artissima fair in Turin.

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