Car industry

India: Auto import tariffs could drop to 40%

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

Auto exports: BYD aims to boost overseas sales by a quarter

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

Auto market: “A clear advantage for German manufacturers”

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

Industrial Accelerator Act: Draft includes extensive ‘Buy European’ requirements

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

Industrial policy: How Brussels wants to shape a local content strategy

The European Commission is planning stricter rules for public contracts and funding programs to reduce dependence on China. Minimum quotas for EU-made products and higher hurdles for foreign suppliers in key industries are on the table.

By Markus Grabitz, Till Hoppe, János Allenbach-Ammann, Manuel Berkel and Amelie Richter

South Korea: Renault aims to conquer market with new model

Renault is increasingly focusing on partnerships with companies from Asia. From March, the Group plans to produce its new flagship model Filante in South Korea.

By Redaktion Table

India: Automakers eye a mega market through free trade

Germany’s crisis-hit auto industry sees India as a major growth opportunity. But to unlock it, tariffs must fall. Traveling with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, companies are hoping for a breakthrough in free-trade negotiations.

By Julia Fiedler

India: Ambassador says Germany is at an ‘all-time high’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins his trip to India today. In an interview, Germany’s ambassador to New Delhi, Philipp Ackermann, underscores Germany’s strong interest in the planned free trade agreement.

By Angela Köckritz

EU-India: Remaining sticking points for the free trade agreement

A high-level Indian delegation is in Brussels to discuss the remaining sticking points of a free trade agreement. In the best case scenario, a deal could already be reached in January – the economic incentives are strong.

By Amelie Richter and János Allenbach-Ammann

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By Redaktion Table