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Feature | Automotive

December 18th, 2025

Automotive package: Why the industry does not agree

Reactions from manufacturers and suppliers to the Commission’s automotive proposals have been overwhelmingly negative. Few seem satisfied with Brussels’ plans.

By Markus Grabitz

Talk of the Town | Automotive

December 17th, 2025

CO₂ fleet regulation: Relief for manufacturers

The EU Commission has adopted a comprehensive car package. The CO₂ fleet regulation is to be relaxed. Each member state is to be given binding quotas for clean company car fleets in 2030 and 2035.

By Markus Grabitz and Lukas Knigge

News | Automotive

December 16th, 2025

Automotive Omnibus: Proposals for regulatory simplification

At its meeting today, the College of Commissioners also wants to reduce bureaucracy in automotive regulations. The Commission estimates that these measures would save bureaucratic costs of EUR 709 million a year. Here is an overview of the proposals.

By Markus Grabitz

Talk of the Town | Combustion engine off

December 12th, 2025

Phasing out the combustion engine: Commission wants to continue to allow plug-in hybrids after 2035

The 2035 ban on combustion engines is beginning to falter. The Commission is expected to propose on Tuesday that CO₂ emissions from new cars only have to be reduced by 90% in 2035.

By Markus Grabitz

News | Autonomous driving

December 11th, 2025

Tech transfer: Horizon Robotics opens central smart driving technology to partners

Horizon Robotics, a Chinese developer of high-performance chips for autonomous driving, intends to make its core development capabilities available to partners in future.

By Julia Fiedler

Talk of the Town | Car industry

December 11th, 2025

Chinese car brands: Rising stars for Europe's dealers

Chinese car manufacturers are becoming stronger on the European market. Instead of direct sales as before, they are increasingly relying on the classic dealer model. Despite tariffs, they are particularly popular with first-time buyers of new cars.

By Christian Domke Seidel

News | Car industry

December 8th, 2025

Commission: Car package and Accelerator to be postponed

The Commission is postponing the presentation of two important legislative proposals. The automotive package is now to be presented a week later. The Industrial Accelerator will not arrive until the end of January.

By Markus Grabitz

News | E-cars

December 4th, 2025

Electric company cars: German car manufacturers could benefit

EU plans for the electrification of company car fleets could contribute to a sales boom for European car manufacturers. According to a T&E study, German manufacturers in particular would benefit from the Europe-wide regulations.

By Lukas Knigge

Talk of the Town | Automotive

December 2nd, 2025

Automotive package: Von der Leyen takes advice from long-standing McKinsey partner

The automotive package could be delayed, although it is still expected to be on the agenda in the College on Dec. 10. According to reports, the Commission has to rework it following comments from the Regulatory Scrutiny Board.

By Markus Grabitz

Talk of the Town | Automotive

November 25th, 2025

Lap record: How BYD conquered the legendary Nordschleife

The Nordschleife at the Nürburgring is a mystical proving ground for German carmakers – a place where they test, measure and reaffirm their identity. Now the Chinese manufacturer BYD has set a production-car record there, leaving a painful mark on Germany’s automotive self-image.

By Christian Domke Seidel