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Volkswagen Sales Are Down, But There Are Bright Spots

Jetta sales topped 14,000 units in the third quarter, even as Volkswagen's overall US sales fell nearly 11 percent.

Motor1 · 1h ago

Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection

Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals

The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are among those present and getting lots of attention as their market share has surged in the past few years. In this…

France 24 · 4h ago

Chinese carmakers descend on Paris as battle for European market intensifies

A record 20 Chinese car brands are expected at the opening of the Paris Motor Show on Monday, as Europe's car industry faces growing competition and struggles to keep pace with the shift to electric vehicles.

Radio France Internationale · 14h ago

Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic European industry

Oliver Blume says Made in Europe rules to counter rapid rise of lower-price Chinese brands ‘must reward real value creation’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

How Many Countries Does It Take To Build A Car?

From batteries made in China to parts sourced across Europe, discover how many countries contribute to building a modern car today.

Motor1 · Oct 11

Audi India mulling local production of electric car, aims to double market share in 3-5 years

Audi India is considering local manufacturing of a battery electric vehicle, with a decision expected in the next few months. The luxury carmaker aims to double its market share from around 8% to 15-16% over the next three to five years through new product launches, customer-focused initiatives and dealership expansion,…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Cheaper to run, but costlier to buy? New CAFE III rules kick in from April 2027; here's how your next car could be affected

India’s CAFE III fuel-efficiency norms will take effect from April 1, 2027, tightening fleet-average targets for automakers until March 2032. The rules offer incentives for electric vehicles, hybrids, flex-fuel cars and fuel-saving technologies. But will they make cars cheaper to run or push up showroom prices? Here’s how the new…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talks

China and the European Union held successful trade talks aimed at managing contentious disputes and avoiding escalation. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic discussed hybrid vehicle exports, which are controversial in Europe. Beijing agreed to moderate its hybrid vehicle exports significantly over the coming years…

The Economic Times · Oct 10