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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How the Boom in Artificial Intelligence is Raising Memory Prices and Costs for Automakers

An analysis reveals that the increasing demand for memory due to artificial intelligence is significantly impacting automotive production costs.

Mar 20 • 12:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Automakers That Surprised With a Price Drop: Some Can Be Found for Up to $38,000 Less

Automakers in Argentina have initiated significant price reductions on new vehicles following the removal of internal taxes.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Poilievre makes ‘dollar-for-dollar’ tariff policy pitch to U.S. automakers

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, has proposed a 'dollar-for-dollar' tariff policy aimed at supporting the Canadian automotive industry.

Mar 15 • 18:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump 'under warning': This was the automotive industry's warning before the meeting with Xi Jinping

U.S. automotive industry lobbyists urged President Trump to keep Chinese automakers out of the U.S. market ahead of a critical meeting with China’s Xi Jinping.

Mar 14 • 21:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chinese Car Manufacturers in the Czech Market: Representatives in Every Segment

Chinese automakers are increasingly represented in all segments of the Czech automotive market.

Mar 14 • 05:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cheapest cars with automatic transmission in March 2026

In March 2026, automakers in Argentina have kept car prices steady amidst a decline in sales, reflecting a significant shift towards automatic transmissions in the market.

Mar 11 • 15:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

The Horrific Economic Consequences of the Iran War Begin to Reveal: 'Crushing the Car Trade!'

The ongoing Iran war is starting to have severe economic repercussions, particularly affecting Asian car manufacturers due to disruptions in shipping routes and rising oil prices.

Mar 10 • 16:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In installments and at 0% interest: which SUVs can be obtained in March 2026

Automakers are leveraging financing options, including zero-interest plans, to make SUVs more accessible to consumers in Argentina.

Mar 7 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

New regulation attracts automakers, requires more from drivers, and promises a new era in F1

F1 is set for a significant transformation in 2026 with new regulations that change both aerodynamics and engines, marking a rare technical shift in over a decade.

Mar 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Renault launches the Koleos SUV to steal customers from Chinese brands; see details

Renault aims to rebrand itself in Brazil by launching the Koleos SUV, targeting customers away from Chinese automakers with a focus on luxury and hybrid technology.

Mar 5 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Elimination of the luxury tax on cars: one by one, the brands that have already announced discounts of more than 50,000 dollars

The Argentine Congress has approved a labor reform that eliminates luxury taxes on new cars, prompting several automakers to announce significant price cuts.

Mar 4 • 09:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

German Limousine, Chinese Technology – Automakers' Dependence Grows

The article discusses the increasing dependence of automakers on a mix of German luxury and Chinese technology in their manufacturing processes.

Feb 27 • 16:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Seven automakers call for a recall of multiple models due to airbag issues

Stellantis Argentina has intensified its communication regarding a preventive recall for Takata airbags used in its models.

Feb 26 • 18:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Chinese electric car started the year with a strong advance in Europe

Chinese auto giant BYD has reported a nearly threefold increase in sales in Europe at the start of the year, highlighting a significant rise in demand for electric vehicles.

Feb 25 • 06:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The cost revolution at Toyota in the face of the challenge from Chinese cars

Toyota has launched its latest hybrid offering, the Yaris Cross 2026, at an event in Argentina, where the CEO emphasized the need for cost management to compete against Chinese automakers.

Feb 24 • 09:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The end of the electric car euphoria has cost the automotive industry 65 billion dollars

Automakers are facing significant losses as their investments in electric vehicles have turned into a harsh setback, totaling at least $65 billion in global losses over the past year.

Feb 23 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two major automakers team up to create an 'economical' car

Renault and Ford have formed a strategic alliance to develop two new small electric vehicles aimed at enhancing competitiveness in cost-pressured markets.

Feb 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

German automakers need China to compete in the world, says BMW CEO

BMW's CEO, Oliver Zipse, emphasized the importance of cooperation with China for the automotive industry amid growing global competition.

Feb 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Trump repeals rule that incentivizes the production of electric vehicles, for fuel savings

The Trump administration plans to repeal a regulation that incentivizes automakers to produce electric vehicles, arguing that it exaggerated energy savings and fuel economy.

Feb 18 • 22:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Green cars: a hole of 65 billion

The electric vehicle revolution faces a financial crisis with a $65 billion deficit as automakers reassess their investments, especially after Donald Trump's return to the presidency.

Feb 16 • 05:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Automakers accumulate $65 billion in losses from electric vehicles

The shift in sales expectations for electric vehicles has resulted in at least $65 billion in losses for the global automotive industry over the past year.

Feb 15 • 14:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump studies with American auto executives the possible entry of Chinese manufacturers into the country

Trump is considering a framework for allowing Chinese car manufacturers to enter the U.S. market, involving joint ventures with American firms.

Feb 14 • 15:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Affordable sports cars are no longer profitable for automakers. Only a few last models remain on the market

The availability of affordable sports cars has dwindled as automakers find them no longer profitable, leaving only a few models in circulation.

Feb 14 • 05:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Towards the Disappearance of Car Radios in New Vehicles? A Member of Arcom Sound the Alarm

Romain Laleix from Arcom warns that the removal of car radios by some automakers could marginalize the radio medium.

Feb 13 • 16:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

WSJ: The electric car bubble is bursting – $50 billion losses for Detroit's giants

Detroit's major automakers, including General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, face over $50 billion in losses as the electric vehicle market declines sharply after the expiration of a key federal tax credit.

Feb 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The hated stop-start ends. Trump continues to shatter dreams of a green America, shocking manufacturers

President Donald Trump is actively dismantling efforts to reduce emissions and promote electric vehicles in the U.S., shocking domestic automakers.

Feb 13 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

US automakers hit with a $50 billion blow from the electric vehicle bubble burst

US automakers are facing significant losses and cutting production capacity for electric vehicles due to regulatory changes and declining demand, with over $50 billion in write-downs reported.

Feb 13 • 05:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The bubble has burst: Detroit faces a $50 billion loss in electric cars

US automakers in Detroit are facing significant losses in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, leading to major reductions in production amid rising costs.

Feb 13 • 05:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

BYD and Geely want the Nissan plant in Aguascalientes to evade Trump's tariffs

Chinese automakers BYD and Geely, along with VinFast, are interested in acquiring the Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico to circumvent U.S. tariffs.

Feb 13 • 00:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Automakers in Crisis: Mercedes Attempts Damage Control

Mercedes faces significant business challenges but aims for ambitious goals of increased sales and profit margins amidst a negative outlook.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

China's BYD and Geely Compete to Buy an Automotive Plant in Mexico

Chinese automakers BYD and Geely are finalists to acquire a Nissan–Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico amid changing dynamics in the automotive industry.

Feb 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In installments and at 0% interest: which SUVs can be obtained in February 2026

Automakers in Argentina are increasingly utilizing financing as a commercial tool for vehicle sales, with a notable rise in credit for vehicle purchases in 2025.

Feb 11 • 03:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Canada has a plan for automakers to reduce dependence on the USA

Canada is formulating a strategy to help automotive companies lessen their reliance on the United States.

Feb 7 • 22:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Over 100 billion up in smoke, the electric bill weighs on car manufacturers in Europe and America

Car manufacturers in Europe and America are facing losses exceeding 100 billion due to the high costs of electric vehicle investments, as revealed by Stellantis.

Feb 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cars that could arrive in Argentina after the signing of the agreement with the U.S.

Argentina has opened the possibility for U.S.-made cars to enter the market without a 35% tariff, allowing local automakers to consider new models.

Feb 6 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Crisis of Automakers: Stellantis Cuts Electric Cars and Writes Off Billions – Stock Price Falls by 28 Percent

Stellantis, Europe's second-largest automaker, announces a major shift under its new CEO, writing off €22 billion and canceling its dividend to refocus on customer preferences amid an industry crisis.

Feb 6 • 13:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Toyota changes its president. 'Car guy' loses to an accountant.

Toyota appoints a financial expert as its new president for the first time since 2009, signaling a transformation within the company amid increasing competitive pressure from Chinese automakers.

Feb 6 • 12:09 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

This freighter is the next big problem for German car manufacturers

German and European automakers are increasingly concerned over free trade disruptions from Brussels as South America becomes a vital market, while China advances its interests in the Mercosur region.

Feb 6 • 07:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE CODE HAS BEEN DROPPED ⟩ The auto industry races to extinguish Chinese code

The article discusses how modern vehicles incorporate various internet-connected devices often utilizing Chinese technology, and the urgency for automakers to demonstrate their ability to disentangle from Chinese supply chains amid new US regulations banning Chinese software in cloud-connected vehicle systems.

Feb 6 • 05:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Canada 'turns the tables' on Trump: Will grant credits to Toyota and General Motors to weaken US tariffs

The Canadian government plans to adjust its tariff system to provide stronger financial incentives for automakers to invest in Canada, countering efforts by the United States to attract factory jobs.

Feb 5 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Does slow charging in cold weather annoy you? Salt is predicted to be the solution

New battery technology could significantly reduce electric vehicle prices, making a 30,000 euro car cost just 20,000 euros, as several automakers explore sodium-ion batteries for better performance in cold conditions.

Feb 5 • 15:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum asks automakers to wait for T-MEC review to begin

President Claudia Sheinbaum urged automotive companies to wait for the start of the T-MEC review, following concerns about strict rules of origin that could raise production costs in North America.

Feb 4 • 18:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Automakers defend USMCA, but warn: origin rules raise production costs in North America

Automakers support the USMCA trade agreement while warning that the strict origin rules are increasing production costs, which may eventually affect consumers.

Feb 4 • 06:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Automakers Report Problems / Raising Taxes and Contributions Cannot Go On Forever. We Have Crossed the Critical Limit

The article discusses the challenges faced by automakers in Slovakia and the limitations of continuous tax and contribution increases.

Feb 2 • 19:31 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

German automakers counter China's first major attack

German car manufacturers are gaining market share in electric vehicles despite the offensive from Chinese companies, particularly benefiting from a significant drop in Tesla's sales in 2025.

Jan 14 • 09:38 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Sales of Mercedes plummet - VW also suffers from US tariffs and weak business in China

Mercedes-Benz sales have dropped by nine percent due to high US tariffs and weak demand in China, impacting German automakers overall.

Jan 12 • 14:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

CES 2026: The start-up that supplies AI software to Volkswagen and Honda

Helm.ai from Silicon Valley aims to help automakers catch up with Tesla's lead in driver assistance technology, confirming a collaboration with Volkswagen at CES 2026.

Jan 7 • 16:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

If Europe does not strengthen its chip production, a shutdown of automakers could happen again, says professor from STU

A professor from STU warns that without strengthening chip production, Europe may face another shutdown of automakers as demonstrated by recent tensions between the Netherlands and China over semiconductor exports.

Jan 7 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The Chinese electric car brand that has dethroned Tesla and challenges Europe

The article discusses how a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer has surpassed Tesla in market influence and poses significant challenges to European automakers.

Jan 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The big cars are on display in Brussels, but the Euro 7 regulation looms over the sector

Automakers gather in Brussels for the annual auto show, highlighting both new innovations and the looming threat of Euro 7 regulations.

Jan 5 • 04:00 UTC

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