French Industry Minister Sébastien Martin will meet with auto sector leaders and environmental NGOs on June 11 to assess the impact of electrification taxes on new car sales. Sales have declined 0.6% year-on-year and 31% since 2019, with industry groups blaming taxes.
Mercedes-Benz is partnering with German startup Tytan Technologies to produce anti-drone vehicles based on its G-Class and Sprinter models. This move signifies the latest automaker joining the defense industry amid a structural crisis in the auto sector and a boom in defense.
Chinese electric vehicles face steep barriers in the U.S., but analysts say partnerships with U.S. automakers and production in Mexico, Canada or the U.S. could eventually open the market. Political resistance, tariffs and software rules remain significant obstacles.
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, led by Ro Khanna, has urged acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to release an overdue report on illegal labor practices by Chinese companies in the American auto industry. The letter highlights concerns about forced labor and unfair competition, specifically naming Fuyao and other Chinese-linked firms.
German automakers are experiencing renewed chip supply difficulties after the EU added Chinese manufacturer Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology (Yangjie) to its sanctions list. This loss of a key supplier, which had been compensating for earlier shortages from Nexperia, is causing concern among German companies.
The German automotive industry is experiencing new semiconductor supply challenges after the EU sanctioned Chinese firm Yangjie, a key supplier that had partially replaced Nexperia. Companies are seeking alternatives, but competitors are at full capacity, leading to concerns about market stability.
The Beijing Auto Show highlights China's dominance in EV technology, but US tariffs of 100% or more keep Chinese cars off American roads. Despite bipartisan political opposition and consumer interest in affordable EVs, concerns about job losses, national security, and the actual value proposition of Chinese vehicles complicate the debate.
The German government's response to the oil price shock caused by the war on Iran has sparked criticism for prioritizing fossil fuel subsidies over renewable energy goals, revealing a disconnect between Berlin and Brussels.
Prices at the pump have leapt since the start of the conflict – but clinging to fossil fuels will only prolong the painThe car is perhaps the closest thing Germany has to a national symbol. For this reason, the success of the auto industry and the happiness of motorists has long been a barometer for the standing of the Federal Republic.Since the beginning of the war on Iran, German news has been filled with stories about drivers. Journalists have filed breathless dispatches from petrol stations all over the country, reporting scenes of anger and frustration at the hike in fuel prices.Tania Roettger is a journalist based in Berlin Continue reading...
Over 70 House Democrats have urged President Trump to block Chinese carmakers from entering the US market, warning of irreversible consequences for American workers, supply chains, and national security. The letter, led by Rep. Debbie Dingell and signed by 73 lawmakers including Ro Khanna, comes ahead of Trump's planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15 in Beijing.
