Skoda to boost sales after Vietnam replaces Russia as key global market

PRAGUE — Skoda expects to build and deliver more cars in 2023 than in 2022…

Audi will add small EV in electric push, CEO Duesmann says

Audi will launch an “entry level” full-electric car below the Q4 E-Tron compact SUV, as…

Tie-up with Ford is ‘intensifying,’ VW CEO Blume says

Volkswagen Group is “intensifying” its EV partnership with Ford, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume said.…

BMW preps for EV product offensive as sales double

After doubling full-electric sales in 2022, BMW Group is planning a major EV product offensive…

Volvo CEO criticizes countries seeking to block EU’s ICE ban

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan criticized Germany, Italy and other European countries that are seeking…

CATL’s $5B Swiss listing delayed amid Beijing regulatory concerns, report says

HONG KONG — CATL’s plan to raise at least $5 billion in Swiss global depository…

Germany forms alliance to change EU’s planned combustion engine ban

BERLIN — Germany has formed an alliance with Italy and some Eastern European countries opposing…

UK car industry body calls for urgent response to U.S., EU EV plans

LONDON — Britain risks falling behind in the race to build electric vehicles if it…

VW CEO’s Berlin IPO summit leaves attendees guessing on strategy

Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume summoned top managers to a hip Berlin hangout in late…

EU offers e-fuel exemption to Germany in bid to save combustion car ban

The European Union is offering Germany a declaration that would explain a possible role for…

Ford plans to cut jobs in Spain in European production shake-up

Ford is slashing its workforce in Spain where the automaker is winding down production of…

Stellantis’ ACC JV plans to start operations at Italian gigafactory in 2026

MILAN — Automotive Cells Company, a joint venture of Stellantis, Mercedes and TotalEnergies said its…

BMW preps German plant for Mini Countryman production

BMW’s Mini brand will launch a full-electric version of the Countryman compact SUV this year…

Tesla taps Asian partners to address 4680 battery concerns

Tesla’s Elon Musk is looking to crack the code for making better, cheaper batteries as…

EU transport chiefs to discuss Euro 7, engine ban opposition

BRUSSELS — The Czech Republic has convened a meeting of transport ministers from 12 European…

Continental predicts higher margins; Russia operations will be sold

BERLIN — Continental predicted rising sales would boost margins this year, as it moves beyond…

Renault is no longer the weak link in its alliance with Nissan

The role of the squeaky wheel in Renault and Nissan’s alliance looks to be changing…

Ferrari’s first 4-door, the Purosangue, heads to buyers

PINZOLO, Italy — Ferrari expects to deliver its first four-door model, the Purosangue, to customers…