BYD Seagull spinoff joins Europe’s fast-growing small EV sector
The Dolphin Surf, a longer version of the Seagull, China’s best-selling EV in April, will increase BYD’s portfolio in Europe to eight full-electric cars.
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Toyota adds bZ4X Touring electric crossover to European lineup
The bZ4X Touring, which will launch next year, has one-third more cargo space than the standard bZ4X. It is a sister vehicle to the Subaru Trailseeker and will be sold in the U.S. as the bZ Woodland.
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How Bentley plans to stay highly profitable amid U.S. tariffs, China slowdown and EV transition
CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser, who started in the role last summer, says that Bentley's plan to annually debut a plug-in or full-electric car "leaves room for flexibility.'
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Volvo, Google deepen partnership to develop Android software for vehicles
Volvo is now Google’s leading automotive development partner, meaning its customers will get access to new Android software that rivals might not be able to offer for years.
Automotive News Europe Congress panel: A Bumpy Road to Electrification
A panel discussion, "A Bumpy Road to Electrification," will feature speakers from automakers, battery companies, trade groups and data providers at the Automotive News Europe Congress on June 11-12 in Turin.
Toyota’s Arene, debuting in the 2026 RAV4, launches a new era of advanced software
Toyota is finally making its cars more like smartphones, with the launch of a pivotal software system in the top-selling RAV4 crossover, after more than five years of development.
Bosch plans multibillion-euro bond this month to fund investments, M&A
The bond will help Bosch to buy parts of the heating, cooling and ventilation business of Johnson Controls/Hitachi, its largest takeover to date.
Chery strives to become Europe’s top-selling Chinese automaker
Chery will have more brands – Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, Exlantix, Lepas, Jetour and iCaur – on sale in Europe than Renault Group and BMW Group combined by next year.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor aims to break even this year with focus on EV exports
The Chinese automaker narrowed its first quarter loss to $18 million, helped by EV exports to Europe and other markets. Manufacturing in Europe is now planned for 2026 after an earlier effort stalled.
Sales of EVs surged in 2024 on demand for plug-in hybrids, IEA study finds
The Chinese, U.S. and U.K. EV markets rose in 2024 while Germany and France saw mixed results in sales of BEVs and PHEVs.
VW CEO Oliver Blume is optimistic on U.S. tariffs, China rebound
In an interview, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume outlined the automaker's strategy to cope with U.S. tariffs including production possibilities for Audi and Porsche and why he expects a rebound in China.
Hear how AI is reshaping retail, manufacturing and self driving at the Automotive News Europe Congress
Executives from robotics, software and autonomous driving companies will discuss the role of AI in a panel discussion at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Turin in June.
Nissan’s U.K. factory is safe from company’s latest plant closures
Nissan's only European factory is not part of CEO Ivan Espinosa's plan to close seven plants globally. New electrified models will be added at the plant in Sunderland, England, he said.
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