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Comply or die: car makers must stop selling cars to keep selling cars

Tightening emissions rules on the continent are set to follow blueprint of the UK's ZEV mandate

22 October 2024

Comply or die: car makers must stop selling cars to keep selling cars

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Stellantis brand Peugeot now sells a battery-electric version of all its cars, bar the outgoing 508

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Stellantis chief wants to be on the 'right side of history' with EVs

Carlos Tavares has become convinced that EVs are "better cars" – and the right solution for the environment

16 October 2024

Stellantis chief wants to be on the 'right side of history' with EVs

Mercedes S Class front quarter tracking

China is considering a retaliatory tariff on large-capacity ICE cars from Europe

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Mercedes CEO: China EV tariffs will create 'lose-lose' trade war

Ola Källenius warns Chinese response to EU tariffs could bring yet more pain for the European car industry

15 October 2024

Mercedes CEO: China EV tariffs will create 'lose-lose' trade war

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Renault CEO Luca de Meo has been a vocal opponent of protectionist policies

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Renault CEO: It's time to 'find a deal' with China's car industry

Chinese competition could help Europe's car industry grow, says Luca de Meo, but not if we don't let it

15 October 2024

Renault CEO: It's time to 'find a deal' with China's car industry

Tesla Model Y front tracking

The Model Y was the UK's best-selling EV, thanks in large part to a £299pm lease deal

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Car makers on track to hit UK's EV targets after bumper September

Strong discounts and leasing deals provided the sales push that EV makers sorely needed

15 October 2024

Car makers on track to hit UK's EV targets after bumper September

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BYD is currently charged tariffs of 27.4%

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European Commission approves tariffs on Chinese EVs

Charges of up to 45% will be applied to Chinese electric cars for the next five years

4 October 2024

European Commission approves tariffs on Chinese EVs

Skoda's new Elroq EV is priced to compete with Chinese rivals

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Skoda: Tariffs on Chinese EVs will have ‘no effect’

Czech company’s sales and marketing chief warns China will just set up shop in Europe

4 October 2024

Skoda: Tariffs on Chinese EVs will have ‘no effect’

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Ford boss: Halve VAT on electric cars, or miss 2030 EV target

Lisa Brankin says car makers can comply with UK's ZEV mandate only if EV purchase incentives return

1 October 2024

Ford boss: Halve VAT on electric cars, or miss 2030 EV target

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China's BYD plans to become "European manufacturer" in 2025

Firm's new European advisor tells Autocar impacts from tariffs are "temporary"

1 October 2024

China's BYD plans to become "European manufacturer" in 2025

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Suzuki eVX electric crossover could become one of India's most important automotive exports

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Could India displace China as a more benign global EV leader?

JLR, Suzuki, Tata and possibly Ford are poised to export EVs from the low-cost vehicle centre of the world

25 September 2024

Could India displace China as a more benign global EV leader?

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