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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sini Strikes Gold – A Car That Doesn't Even Exist Yet is Selling Like Hotcakes

Finnish car saleswoman Sini Kasula has achieved remarkable success by selling the yet-to-be-released Volvo EX60 electric vehicle, eliciting significant customer interest even before production has begun.

Mar 1 • 06:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The prices of new cars are dropping, lack of minerals in the USA, and a boom in emerging markets

New car prices in Poland are declining alongside a drop in sales, prompting manufacturers to offer significant discounts; meanwhile, a shortage of key rare minerals in the USA is affecting production.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Luxury Vehicles: Germany Losing Out in the Luxury Car Market

Germany's luxury automobile sector faces challenges as production shifts abroad, particularly with the rise of luxury SUVs.

Feb 26 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nissan Versa gains new design and arrives in Brazil in 2026

Nissan has begun production of the new Versa in Mexico, with plans to launch in Brazil around 2026, featuring updated designs and maintaining mechanical specifications.

Feb 24 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

End of Models 2026: Farewell

The automotive industry is witnessing a transformation as several older car models are phased out to make way for new investments in electric mobility, software, and production efficiencies.

Feb 23 • 13:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is the picture of Europe's economy: Asians are ramping up car production in Eastern Europe

Chinese automotive brands are experiencing significant growth while posing challenges to traditional economic models in Eastern Europe.

Feb 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Americans Would Like Sedans Back, But They Are Just No Longer Available

American car manufacturers are considering resuming production of sedans due to a growing demand driven by the high costs of SUVs and electric vehicles.

Feb 19 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The automotive industry welcomes Sánchez's plan, but warns: "We produce 400,000 fewer cars annually, equivalent to one plant"

The Spanish automotive sector has reacted positively to the government's new plan but expresses concerns about declining production numbers.

Feb 19 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The 1991 GTI Treat was tested - How does the car feel at 35 years old?

The article reviews the performance and feel of the 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI after 35 years since its production.

Feb 15 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

An car, motorcycle, boat, lasers, and shrubs are rolled onto the stage of Eesti Laul

Eesti Laul's stage is set for a spectacular show featuring a car, motorcycle, boat, lasers, and impressive stage effects.

Feb 13 • 08:20 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Beijing warns carmakers: stop killing your profitability hopes by selling below cost

China bans car manufacturers from selling vehicles below production cost to protect industry profitability amid ongoing price wars.

Feb 13 • 05:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A car manufacturer will stop importing a model from the U.S. to produce it in Argentina

Honda is set to invest over $24 million to start local production of the TRX420FM ATV in Argentina.

Feb 12 • 15:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Price War in China: Ban on Selling Cars Below Production Cost

China has banned automobile manufacturers from selling vehicles below production costs as part of a crackdown on the ongoing price war in the world's largest car market.

Feb 12 • 07:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Rasmussen: "Russia will attack a NATO country, car factories should produce tanks"

Former Danish Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General, Anders Rasmussen, warns that Russia may attack a NATO country and urges European nations to increase their military production independently of the United States.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Seat is definitively ending. It used to be the most expensive Czech car, now it's almost a bargain

The production of the Seat Ateca in the Czech Republic is ending as demand has significantly decreased, despite its earlier popularity when it was first launched.

Feb 11 • 09:11 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Car exports rise 2.3%, and production decreases 2.7% in January

In January 2026, Mexico's automotive industry experienced a 2.3% increase in car exports while production dipped by 2.7%, highlighting a contrasting performance amid commercial uncertainties.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Car production in Mexico falls to its lowest level in three years

Car production in Mexico decreased by 2.7% in January 2026, reaching its lowest level since 2023, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

Feb 10 • 17:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Complete chaos at the car dealership – leaders have fled, keys and money are missing

The Zubr car brand in Belarus, once touted as a national pride, is now under scrutiny for alleged fraud as authorities confirm no permission was granted for its production.

Feb 10 • 13:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Agreement Reached! This is the Type of Cars Uusikaupunki Car Factory Will Start Producing

Uudenkaupungin autotehdas and Jeti Industries Oy have signed a pre-contract for the series production of modular electric buses.

Feb 10 • 10:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Uusikaupunki car factory plans to start electric bus production

The Uudenkaupungin car factory will begin serial production of electric buses in partnership with Jeti Industries.

Feb 10 • 09:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is an entire car brand a gigantic scam?

The introduction of the Belarusian car brand Zubr has been met with skepticism after officials revealed there are no permits for its production.

Feb 10 • 05:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Futurists, Striking and Forgotten: The Most Curious Cars That Never Made It to Production

The article discusses innovative car prototypes that captured the attention of collectors and enthusiasts but never transitioned to mass production due to economic feasibility.

Feb 10 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'Muskconomy' is transforming Tesla

Tesla is halting the production of two electric car models to focus on AI robots and autonomous taxis, while also seeking to become the largest solar equipment manufacturer in the U.S.

Feb 7 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Special car found abandoned in parking lot? Only sharing a photo online helped clarify what car model it was

A prototype electric car abandoned in California has sparked conversations among car enthusiasts and spotters online, identified as the nearly production-ready SF Motors SF7.

Feb 7 • 04:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Car of the Day: Tesla Ends Production of Model S, Which Made It a Global Leader in Electromobility

Tesla is ending the production of its Model S and Model X vehicles after years of declining sales, marking the symbolic closure of an era that significantly changed the perception of electromobility.

Feb 6 • 16:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Toyota Leads the Hybrid Car Revolution with 6.7 Million Cars Annually

Toyota is set to enhance its focus on the global hybrid car market by planning a 30% increase in hybrid vehicle production by 2028, amid declining support for fully electric vehicles and rising demand for energy-efficient vehicles.

Feb 6 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The VW group aspires to reclaim China

The German group announced plans to strengthen its presence in the Chinese market by producing locally up to 34 new car models by 2030, utilizing a new electronic architecture developed in partnership with local partner Xpeng.

Feb 5 • 12:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Car production had its worst January in 6 years; regulations on how to close private schools in the city

Car production in January reached its lowest level in six years, with a significant decline in output compared to previous months and years, as the country also introduced regulations for closing private schools in Buenos Aires.

Feb 5 • 11:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Car production and export fell in Argentina

In January, car production in Argentina decreased by 20.7% compared to December and by 30.1% compared to January 2025, according to the latest report from the Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Adefa).

Feb 4 • 22:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

An car seen in the Munkkiniemi Hesburger parking lot was meant to be kept secret – A major announcement was expected, but instead, a harsh notice is coming?

Reports suggest that Porsche might be canceling the production of all-electric versions of the next-generation Boxster and Cayman sports cars, despite years of quiet testing and prototype sightings at the Nürburgring.

Feb 4 • 19:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Car production in Poland has dropped by half. Chinese brands storm the European market

Car production in Poland has decreased significantly, attributed to a systemic crisis in the automotive industry, as Chinese manufacturers increasingly penetrate the European market.

Feb 4 • 03:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The Automotive Industry: This is not a Cycle Correction, but a Systemic Crisis

The article explores the systemic crisis affecting the European automotive industry, analyzing its causes, workforce shifts, the impact of Chinese competition, and potential changes in car production in Poland alongside European Commission support.

Feb 4 • 03:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Bezose's budget-friendly electric car Slate: how cheap will it really be?

Jeff Bezos is backing the production of the budget car Slate, which aims to be simple and affordable, but it remains uncertain whether it will be accessible enough for the average consumer or just another tech industry bubble.

Feb 3 • 07:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Car Manufacturers in Crisis: Porsche's Turnaround Still Awaits

Porsche is projected to sell significantly fewer vehicles in 2025, particularly in China, signaling challenges ahead for new CEO Michael Leiters as the company adjusts its production capacity.

Jan 16 • 16:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish car factories slow down. Production has dropped by half

Car production in Poland is significantly declining, with the Tychy factory, previously owned by Fiat and now by Stellantis, eliminating a third shift and laying off 740 workers due to dwindling demand for hybrids and rising production costs.

Jan 15 • 03:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Alejandro, citrus grower: "Fifty years ago you could sell an orange field and buy an apartment. Today it doesn't even get you a car"

Alejandro Aparicio, a citrus grower from Canals, Valencia, discusses the declining profitability and increasing challenges faced by orange producers in Spain despite being the world's leading producer of table oranges.

Jan 14 • 14:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic news filter: Car production is still in full swing, but that may not hold true in a few years

The article discusses ongoing car production despite impending economic changes and rising taxes, highlighting a significant reduction in public holidays for workers due to government consolidation efforts.

Jan 14 • 05:23 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The threat to Detroit is growing. Slovakia with five car manufacturers will produce fewer cars than before COVID-19 with three

The Slovak automotive industry is facing a decline in production estimates, expecting to produce 1.08 million cars annually instead of the previously projected 1.25 million, prompting calls for tax and contribution reductions to avert further downturn.

Jan 13 • 17:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Car factory in Tychy will dismiss the entire third shift

Stellantis plans to eliminate its third production shift at the Tychy car factory due to declining global sales, leading to group layoffs for workers starting March 2026.

Jan 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Slovak Car Production Jumped Over 7 Percent Last Year, But If the Government Does Not Lower Taxes and Levies, a Decline is Looming

Slovak car production increased by over 7 percent last year, but industry representatives warn that without government tax and levy reductions, a significant production drop may occur in the coming years.

Jan 13 • 08:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

What is the Ford Focus like as a used car?

The Ford Focus, no longer in production since 1998, becomes an intriguing choice in the used car market, with an analysis of a 2019 EcoBoost ST-Line model highlighting its value and condition.

Jan 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Car production in Spain drags for two years due to adaptation to new models and European stagnation

Car production in Spain has faced two years of decline due to the adaptation to new electric models and stagnation in the European market, with a reported contraction of 4.3% in 2025.

Jan 9 • 04:15 UTC

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