China is massively expanding its charging network and plans to have more than 28 million charging points by 2027. The goal is to ensure adequate supply for the rapidly growing number of electric vehicles.
By Julia Fiedler
BYD is growing in India, Vietnam and Korea. In India, local vehicle assembly is on the table; in Vietnam, the company has broken ground on a battery plant. In Korea, sales are expected to rise sharply in its second year in the market.
By Julia Fiedler
Volkswagen wants to halt its declining sales in China and catch up in electric vehicles. To do so, the group is developing new models specifically for the Chinese market – models that, thanks to competitive pricing, are also expected to open up new export opportunities.
By Julia Fiedler
Given India’s sheer size, the European Commission was willing to make concessions it would not have accepted in other negotiations. Even so, most reactions to the free trade agreement have been positive.
By János Allenbach-Ammann, Markus Grabitz, Lukas Knigge and Julia Dahm
Right on schedule for the start of the EU-India summit, the European Commission and the Indian government have agreed on a free trade agreement. Beijing is on alert: economic losses, European resilience and India’s move up the value chain are all fueling China’s concerns.
By Marcel Grzanna
Porsche plans to shrink its dealer network in China by around 30%. The savings are to be invested in its new research and development center in Shanghai. The automaker is responding to steep sales losses last year.
By Yi Ling Pan
India plans to sharply cut import tariffs on cars from the European Union, according to sources. Under the planned free trade agreement, duties could fall from as high as 110% to 40%.
By Julia Fiedler
BYD is pushing its international expansion. After more than one million overseas sales last year, the figure is set to rise significantly in 2026.
By Julia Fiedler
Germany’s car industry in China is under pressure – but apocalyptic scenarios miss the mark, says auto expert Beatrix Keim. While Volkswagen and its peers have sharpened their strategies, Beijing is preparing to put a hard stop to the unchecked growth of domestic carmakers.
By Julia Fiedler
If the European Commission gets its way, manufacturing industry will account for at least 20% of value added in the EU by 2030. Table.Briefings has obtained a first draft of the proposals for far-reaching legislation.
By Markus Grabitz, Till Hoppe, János Allenbach-Ammann and Manuel Berkel
