IAA: EU forces China’s carmakers to change strategy
The Industrial Accelerator Act is creating new challenges for BYD, Xpeng, and other Chinese automakers in the EU market. They do not have much time to respond.
By Christian Domke Seidel
The Industrial Accelerator Act is creating new challenges for BYD, Xpeng, and other Chinese automakers in the EU market. They do not have much time to respond.
By Christian Domke Seidel
Škoda is withdrawing from the Chinese market by mid-year. The Czech Volkswagen subsidiary plans to focus on India and Southeast Asia.
By Amelie Richter
VW is increasingly relying on local chip suppliers in China to regain ground in the important electric vehicle market. Meanwhile, its subsidiary Audi is also struggling with weak demand.
By Manuel Liu
Volkswagen has reclaimed market leadership in China in the first two months of the year, moving ahead of rivals such as BYD. With new EV models and a development strategy more tightly tailored to China, the group aims to secure its position in the world’s most important auto market over the long term.
By Manuel Liu
Demand for new cars has cooled noticeably in China since the beginning of the year. However, because exports by Chinese manufacturers are increasing, the decline is limited.
By Marcel Grzanna
Electric trucks are following the example of electric cars from China. With low prices and high-quality technology, they are pushing their way onto the European market. Sales are set to begin before the end of this year.
By Ning Wang
After Chinese bank accounts at chipmaker Nexperia were frozen, Beijing is warning of “new conflicts.” The commerce ministry is placing the blame on the Dutch headquarters.
By Ning Wang
German exports to China are shrinking, while imports continue to rise. The IW Cologne speaks of an implosion of car exports to China.
By Redaktion Table
Ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip to China, the industry associations VDMA and VDA are appealing for fair competitive conditions. The mechanical and plant engineering sector is urging China to cut subsidies and “finally remove zombie companies from the market.”
By Leonardo Pape
A new industry standard requires physical control elements for a range of vehicle functions. The regulation by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is set to apply to newly manufactured vehicles from July 1, 2027.
By Leonardo Pape