Etiqueta: EU

The EU introduced high special tariffs on electric cars from China last autumn. A Dataforce analysis shows that Chinese carmakers BYD and MG have since

BYD's Strategic Surge: How Cost-Competitive Hybrids and Regulatory Flexibility Are Reshaping the UK EV Market

European Industrial Policy and the Auto Sector: Reindustrialization, Green Transition, and Shareholder Value in a Post-Volkswagen Era

Europe’s car market could “collapse” if the ban — which is up for review this year — goes ahead, Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius said.

The US and China are home to over half of global personal wealth (54%), while Europe holds only 22%, with its five largest economies dominating the list.

BERLIN — Since April, a sharp hike in US tariffs on EU-made vehicles has dealt a heavy blow to Europe's auto industry, causing steep declines in the profits of Germany's biggest carmakers and prompting them to seek opportunities in Asia.

BYD's Strategic Shift: Navigating Domestic Saturation and Global Expansion

BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the first time in April 2025, with registrations surging 359% year-over-year amid EU tariffs, driven by affordable models and local production plans. Tesla's sales plummeted due to aging lineups, supply issues, and CEO controversies. This shift highlights China's growing EV dominance in the region.

Europe’s EV Power Shift: BYD Accelerates as Tesla Hits the Brakes