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News | Car industry

February 17th, 2026

Despite sanctions: German cars reach Russia via China

Despite sanctions, tens of thousands of new cars are being exported to Russia, mostly from China. German manufacturers are also affected by these gray market transactions.

By Redaktion Table

News | Electromobility

February 17th, 2026

Electric vehicles: Beijing to support weakening car market with new purchase quotas

The city of Beijing is planning additional purchase units for EVs. This is intended to boost the flagging car market.

By Redaktion Table

Eine automatisierte Autofabrik bei der Herstellung von E-Auto-Karosserien.

News | Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act

February 13th, 2026

New IAA draft: Commission opens up Buy European concept

In a new draft of the Industrial Accelerator Act, the Commission specifies the conditions for recognizing trade goods from third countries as “Made in Europe.” There are changes relating to low-carbon steel in threshold values for vehicles fleets.

By Markus Grabitz and Manuel Berkel

Mercedes baut die Ladeinfrastruktur in Südafrika aus: Mercedes-Benz EQS.

News | Car industry

February 12th, 2026

Mercedes: Sales in China slump

Weak results in China have triggered a sharp profit drop at Mercedes-Benz. The CFO’s outlook remains vague, while CEO Ola Källenius is putting the focus on efficiency, speed and flexibility.

By Ning Wang

Feature | Automotive

February 11th, 2026

EVs: Why Chinese manufacturers are blocking simpler repairs

Chinese car manufacturers fear for their wealth of data and profits from the aftersales market. As a result, repair costs for EVs are rising dramatically. Internationally, Australia recently took action against barriers to external repairs.

By Christian Domke Seidel

News | Car industry

February 10th, 2026

Price war: Researcher quantifies loss for car manufacturers

Due to the massive price war, China's automotive industry has suffered sales losses of over EUR 57 billion. This is according to a new study by the China Automobile Dealers Association.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Customs duties

February 10th, 2026

BYD: EV manufacturer takes legal action against US tariffs

Like thousands of other companies, BYD is taking legal action in a US court against tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The company is demanding a refund of duties already paid and a repeal of the measures.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Car industry

February 8th, 2026

Automotive: BYD and MG expand dealer networks

To reach more private customers, BYD and MG are planning a major expansion of their sales footprints in Germany, luring dealers with bonuses and other incentives. BYD aims to double its registrations in 2026.

By Ning Wang

News | South Africa

February 3rd, 2026

South Africa: Car industry and trade union oppose higher import duties for new cars

The South African automotive industry and trade unions reject planned higher import tariffs. They fear negative effects on prices, purchasing power and the industry itself.

By Arne Schütte

News | Car industry

February 1st, 2026

BYD: Sales drop 30% in January

BYD posted a sharp sales decline at the start of the year. January sales fell by just over 30% year-on-year. Production was also cut back significantly.

By Julia Fiedler