Etiqueta: VW

Europe's top car manufacturer Volkswagen on Monday presented a series of more affordable electric vehicles to take on fast-growing Chinese rivals as Germany's troubled auto sector seeks to turn around its fortunes.Their commercial launch is set for 2026, VW said in a statement, and is part of efforts to combat Chinese carmakers which are gaining market share in Europe with their own affordable EVs.  Volkswagen says it has made considerable cost savings on the cars by sharing technology across th

MUNICH (Reuters) -Major automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show on Monday, unveiling new EVs and lower-cost models as Europe's auto sector fights crises ranging from tariff hikes to rising costs and rivalry with Chinese firms on their home turf. With many auto companies concerned over Europe's tough-to-meet carbon emissions targets for 2035, several firm said they would widen their production focus rather than restrict themselves to electric or other alternative-fuel vehicles. European automakers at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, running until Friday, also face sinking sales in China, the biggest single market for Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Europe’s auto industry will be grappling with a moribund economy and an existential threat from China as a motor show in Munich gets underway.

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BYD, the Chinese manufacturer, has started exporting electric vehicles (EVs)

BYD is expanding its offerings in one of Europe’s fastest growing segments with the Seal 6 DM-i Touring plug-in hybrid station wagon.

Tesla’s sales freefall in Europe continues. The American automaker’s sales declined by 40% in July, while BYD’s increased by 225%....

Demand for EVs has been in decline globally for over a year, and hybrids may be eating into sales; however, electric cars continue to push the boundaries

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