Europe 2026 Auto Sales Rise As Germans In Crosshairs. “The global rise of Chinese (manufacturers) remains the top challenge for European manufacturers and suppliers in 2026” The good news for Europe’s automakers is that home sales will rise a bit in 2026. The trouble is, sales by rivals from China will likely accelerate; result – […]
Europe’s EV Sales Surge; Not Necessarily Local Good News
Europe’s EV Sales Surge; Not Necessarily Local Good News. “We expect in the 2nd half, only limited gains in Chinese penetration will be sustainable as the market environment becomes more competitive, increasingly driven by incumbents rather than by Chinese brands” Accelerating sales in Europe might be welcome news for its car dealers but might be […]
Volkswagen May Have To Put Investors First, Union Second
Volkswagen May Have To Put Investors First, Union Second. “VW capacity and headcount cuts are required to safeguard its profits as Chinese competition strengthens” For decades, Volkswagen defied the logic that a leading global corporation had to be a cutthroat capitalist to survive and thrive. Instead of being driven by shareholders’ demands VW managed to […]
Chinese Pressure Europe Automakers As EU Hesitates
Chinese Pressure Europe Automakers As EU Hesitates. “If that trajectory holds, the country could comfortably beat earlier forecasts of around 10 million sales abroad for the full year,” It’s no surprise that Chinese auto imports pose an existential threat to even Europe’s most iconic brands. The trouble is, the threat is moving into a higher […]
VW Hurt By China, But So Is Toyota
VW Hurt By China, But So Is Toyota. “if Škoda can do it, it’s possible for VW, too” Volkswagen investors looking for reassurance after Thursday’s inconclusive board meeting may find some comfort in one fact. Even the mighty Toyota is unlikely to emerge unscathed from China’s assault on the global auto industry. Volkswagen’s meeting on […]
VW Needs Urgent Survival Reform; Don’t Hold Your Breath
VW Needs Urgent Survival Reform; Don’t Hold Your Breath. “Blume has to get this done. With the market becoming hyper competitive there is no other option“ “Kicking the can down the road” is a metaphor that might have been designed to describe Volkswagen‘s 89-year corporate history. VW is facing another crisis which demands it reform […]
European Car Sales Strong, Chinese Benefit
European Car Sales Strong, Chinese Benefit. “EV sales remained strong thanks to elevated fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis, tax and cash incentives, and the U.K.’s ZEV mandate” European sales of sedans and SUVs were surprisingly strong in the first half of 2026. So why have major automakers been slashing profit forecasts and […]
Aston Martin Losses Deepen, Debt Swells, Bondholders Flinch
Aston Martin Losses Deepen, Debt Swells, Bondholders Flinch. “Bondholders have asked the company to produce details of any assets that might have been moved to new ownership” Struggling iconic British luxury sports carmaker Aston Martin’s recovery plan is teetering and the latest financial numbers show losses widening and debt burgeoning, while some bondholders are unhappy […]
EU 2035 Monopoly EV Plan Needs Mass Market
EU 2035 Monopoly EV Plan Needs Mass Market. “Europe can certainly build electric cars. The bigger challenge is building seriously affordable ones” If only the European Union could have read the final chapter first, it might have realized its aim to force a new electric vehicle monopoly on its unwilling citizens required small EVs to […]
VW Profits Slide Could Weaken Union
VW Profits Slide Could Weaken Union. “But if he can convince unions the company’s future is genuinely in peril, they may be more willing to swallow painful changes” Volkswagen said operating profits dived 9.5% in the second quarter while sales for 2026 would slip by 3%, reversing an earlier positive prediction. But investors reacted calmly, […]
Chinese Lead Japanese In Western Europe; VW Suffers
Chinese Lead Japanese In Western Europe; VW Suffers. “Those who fail to adapt quickly risk being eliminated in the long run or losing their independence” Chinese sedans and SUV brands, regardless of production location, edged out Japanese brands in Western Europe during the second quarter for the first time, while during the first six months […]
BMW To New iX3, Help Us, Europe Slow China’s Advance
BMW To New iX3, Help Us, Europe Slow China’s Advance. “Neue Klasse represents the largest leap BMW has ever taken in investment and technology, and we believe it will be transformational in positioning the group at the forefront of the industry,” The new BMW iX3 “Neue Klasse” SUV electric vehicle has to be on the […]
VW Crisis Revives CO2 Rules Attack And China Tariffs Call
VW Crisis Revives CO2 Rules Attack And China Tariffs Call. “Stand back, and VW’s restructuring plan is a combination of a cry for help, threat and genuine attempt to make a bad situation a little better. It won’t be enough to solve the pressing problem – but it definitely makes the urgent need for a […]