European Automakers Will Struggle In 2026 As Car Buyers Win. European automakers will be increasingly exposed to hostile conditions in 2026 as sales stagnate and China’s threat accelerates, but car buyers will be smiling as prices fall and irresistible deals abound. In 2026, car buyers can expect some impressive new European hybrids, plug-in hybrids and […]
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Could Europe Revive Decaying Small Car Market?
Could Europe Revive Decaying Small Car Market? “Millions of Europeans want to buy affordable European cars. We cannot let China and others conquer this market,” Europeans have been priced out of the market for small cars by over-zealous politicians, but next month the European Commission will seek to persuade them to change that. It will […]
Will Europe’s New EVs Help Restore Profitability?
Will Europe’s New EVs Help Restore Profitability? “Only manufacturers that combine operational efficiency, cost flexibility, and strategic investments in electrification, software, and automated driving will remain competitive in the long term”. European car sales are expected to flatline in 2026 as Chinese manufacturers raise their sales efforts and local manufacturers seek to improve their shaky […]
European EV Vacationers Should Slow Down A Bit
European EV Vacationers Should Slow Down A Bit. “The data shows even modest speed increases lead to steep range losses“ As Europeans prepare for the big return from hot southern summer beach vacations at the end of August, electric vehicle owners may be worrying about the negative impact the unprecedentedly hot weather might have on […]
China European EV Sales Slowdown Turns Into A Rally
China European EV Sales Slowdown Turns Into A Rally. “Despite the EU’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, its car brands continue to post strong growth across Europe” China’s electric vehicle juggernaut appeared to be easing in Europe but last month new data showed the lull was short-lived. Momentum has sharply shifted again—this time […]
Defense An Option As Auto Business Totters
Defense An Option As Auto Business Totters. “the European defense industry may have to increase its workforce by about 500,000 by 2035. In contrast, rightsizing European automotive production may imply job reductions of a similar scale” European automakers and suppliers are under pressure as traditional markets fade and new technology threatens. But instead of workers […]
Mediocre Outcomes Would Suit Europe’s Car Industry Just Fine
Mediocre Outcomes Would Suit Europe’s Car Industry Just Fine. “The Western European market continues to struggle amidst increasing economic headwinds” Forecasters say sales of sedans and SUVs this year in Europe will range from modest gains to simple stagnation. That sounds as about as far from excitement as you can get. But if forecasts are […]
EU Auto Tariff Offer To U.S. Might Shelter Its Car Makers
EU Auto Tariff Offer To U.S. Might Shelter Its Car Makers. “When EU citizens come to the U.S. on vacation or to live here temporarily, they don’t bring their own cars or their own food. They are perfectly safe eating our food and driving our cars and it’s high time the EU treated our products […]
European EV Sales Growth Will Be Too Slow For 2030 Targets
European EV Sales Growth Will Be Too Slow For 2030 Targets. “the EU’s target, effectively close to 80%, will not be achieved by 2030” Electric vehicle sales in Europe will shake off their lethargy in 2025 and resume strong upward momentum. That will keep alive the short-term hopes of the EV lobby, but the push […]
EU China EV Tariffs Deal Could Spark Trade Tensions
EU China EV Tariffs Deal Could Spark Trade Tensions. “Yet tariffs won’t freeze China out” German automakers protested the EU decision to go ahead with tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, green groups reckoned new, competitive European EVs would now be able to compete, while others worried this might ignite wider trade tensions. EU member states […]