German carmaker BMW today cut its forecast for 2026 due to the crisis in the Chinese market and a drop in operating profit by almost 30...
Croatian car entrepreneur Mate Rimac said that European car manufacturers cannot surpass companies from China in direct competition, but that they should develop their own niche....
Despite producing exceptional vehicles like the Valkyrie and Valhalla, Aston Martin remains financially unstable, struggling with mounting debt and persistent losses six years after Lawrence Stroll’s...
Great driving dynamics don’t require a sports car. Regular models like the Mazda3 and Honda Civic offer engaging daily commutes, while premium options like the Alfa...
Chinese carmakers have achieved historic success in the European market. For the first time in a full quarter, they sold more new cars than their Japanese...
The German car manufacturer Volkswagen is considering the possibility of applying the software it currently uses in vehicles intended for the Chinese market to most of...
Volkswagen’s internal struggles are intensifying as the board rejects CEO Oliver Blume’s plan for 100,000 job cuts. Facing geopolitical pressure and stiff Chinese competition, the company...
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa has denied rumors of a Maserati sale, confirming it remains part of the company. He also dismissed plans to split European and...
Hyundai is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle lineup, with the Ioniq 7 SUV and a compact Ioniq 4 currently in development. The South Korean automaker is...
Rather than seeking protectionism, Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac urges European automakers to abandon the tech “feature race”. He suggests surviving Chinese competition by emulating the...
European car manufacturers not only suffer from direct competition from Chinese models but are also often largely dependent on China for parts. The EU is trying...
Hyundai and Kia plan to use their global fleet of seven million vehicles to collect real-world driving data for advanced driver-assistance systems, mirroring Tesla’s strategy to...
Peugeot models certainly do not lack trim levels. For example, the Peugeot 208 and 2008 are available as Style, Business, Allure, Envy, and GT. However, it...
Suzuki Motor Co. wants to double-speed development of new cars to maintain a competitive edge in an industry increasingly shaped by Chinese manufacturers. The Japanese manufacturer...
The German car manufacturer Volkswagen today lowered its forecast for this year’s business and cited one-time costs and items worth 10 billion euros ($11.5 billion) as...
Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz warned that the US must maintain trade protections to counter the competitive threat from Chinese automakers. He warned that the U.S. must...
An Ohio used-car dealer pleaded guilty to installing counterfeit Chinese airbags into customer vehicles while misrepresenting them as genuine Honda parts. With the defendant facing up...
The new CEO of the world’s largest automotive group, Toyota’s Kenta Kon, wants to drastically reduce the number of parts variations. This is intended to cut...
The German auto industry is going through a very difficult period, and even the biggest ones like Mercedes are not untouchable. The penetration of Chinese brands...
Jaguar Land Rover dismisses Chinese design clones as a compliment, confident that the Range Rover’s heritage and luxury status remain unmatched and unaffected by copycat competitors....
They no longer have prejudices: the fact that the “love” of the British for Chinese cars has been on a steep upward trajectory in recent years...
Honda is aggressively targeting $9 billion in supplier savings by 2030 to compete with Chinese automakers. As the brand pivots from its focus on reliability to...
Chinese manufacturers are conquering global markets with technology, speed and aggressive pricing. Beijing now has a kind of instruction for its manufacturers: they should not participate...
The failed negotiations on the merger of Honda and Nissan did not mark the end of their cooperation. Namely, the two large Japanese manufacturers have signed...
Leaked documents reveal Volkswagen plans to close four German manufacturing plants between 2031 and 2034 as part of a radical restructuring effort. Although specific details remain...
The value of Chinese electric cars is falling twice as fast as the average used electric car market in Europe. According to DAT, Germany’s leading car...
The proposed Honda-Nissan merger collapsed in 2025, marking one of the automotive industry’s most high-profile breakups. Thankfully, the split avoided the volatility seen during the DaimlerChrysler...
European and American car manufacturers need to hurry with solid-state batteries. Otherwise, Asian competitors threaten to gain an advantage in this promising battery technology as well....
Lamborghini’s CEO remains unconcerned about Chinese EV supercar competition, citing a focus on hybrids over all-electric models due to low consumer demand. In a recent interview...
Mini’s design boss has confirmed early work on a new Cooper that borrows heavily from the stance and proportions of the 2001 R50, while BMW engineers...