BYD saw a 232% surge in vehicle registrations in Germany in May, with one in seven plug-in hybrids sold coming from the Chinese automaker. The company aims to become the world's largest carmaker by volume within five years.
Italy's Transport Authority (ART) has clarified rules for highway toll reimbursements due to traffic disruptions like construction or accidents. Introduced by resolution 211 in December 2025, the 'pay per use' principle ensures tolls are proportional to service received, offering concrete protection for citizens.
Ruter, Oslo's public transport authority, conducted cybersecurity tests on Chinese-made Yutong electric buses inside a decommissioned mineshaft, discovering the vehicles could be remotely deactivated and that the Chinese supplier maintained remote access for software updates. This experiment catalyzed EU-China regulatory tensions, with the EU elevating what it calls 'systemic rivalry' with China amid fears that conflicting rules expose companies to impossible compliance situations.
