Chinese automakers strengthened their foothold in Europe during 2025, steadily increasing sales across multiple markets despite regulatory pressure and rising trade tensions. Fresh industry data shows that Chinese brands doubled their combined share of Europe’s passenger car market to around 6 percent last
The European Union has agreed to exempt Volkswagen’s Cupra Tavascan electric SUV from additional duties imposed on China made electric vehicles, marking a notable exception within the bloc’s broader trade measures aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers. The decision follows months of negotiations and
Global carmakers led by Tesla are intensifying efforts to defend their position in China’s fiercely competitive electric vehicle market, using the China International Import Expo in Shanghai as a showcase for advanced technology, intelligence features, and autonomous driving capabilities. The event has become
China’s electric vehicle maker Nio is pushing ahead with an ambitious expansion of its battery swapping network, raising US$2.6 billion to reinforce a technology it believes still has a long-term role in the country’s fast evolving EV market. The Shanghai based company says
Tesla has begun operating a dedicated artificial intelligence training centre in China, marking a major step in its push to commercialise self driving technology in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The move comes as competition accelerates among global and domestic carmakers racing
Toyota Motor has appointed its finance chief, Kenta Kon, as its next chief executive officer, signalling a strategic shift as the world’s largest automaker faces intensifying competition from rapidly advancing Chinese rivals. The leadership change, announced on Friday, will take effect on April
Tesla is deepening its artificial intelligence footprint in China by operating a dedicated AI training centre focused on local applications and assisted driving technologies, according to Chinese media reports. The move highlights the company’s growing reliance on regional data and expertise as it
Chinese automaker Chery has confirmed that it will begin producing vehicles in Spain later this year, following a series of delays that have pushed back what will be the company’s first manufacturing operation in Europe. Senior executives said the project remains firmly on
China’s leading electric vehicle makers are accelerating their shift beyond cars as the evolving strategy of Tesla reshapes competitive pressure across the mainland auto market. Despite slowing deliveries and tighter margins in China, Tesla’s repositioning as an artificial intelligence driven company has had
Tesla has reported its first annual revenue decline, a milestone that underscores mounting pressure from China’s fast expanding electric vehicle industry and intensifying global competition. The US automaker said total revenue fell three percent in 2025 to 94.8 billion dollars, marking the first
