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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Two Million Volkswagen Electric Cars. An Anniversary with a Note of Disappointment

Volkswagen celebrated the production of its two millionth electric car at its Transparent Factory in Dresden, highlighting both progress and challenges in electric vehicle production.

Mar 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Boček continues to boast about InoBat, but his business is struggling and former collaborators speak of a visionary who fails to execute

Marian Boček's InoBat, a Slovak startup focused on electric vehicle batteries, is facing significant challenges despite recent claims of profitability, raising questions about its future viability.

Feb 24 • 19:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Could silver become the 'new oil' thanks to electric cars?

This article explores the potential rise of silver as a crucial material in electric vehicle batteries, drawing attention to a significant innovation by Samsung that utilizes silver carbonate in battery production.

Feb 23 • 10:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new map of cars: what is happening in the market and how Chinese imports are affecting it

Argentina's automotive industry faces a paradox of rising domestic sales despite declining production and exports, heavily influenced by the influx of Chinese vehicle imports.

Feb 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Automobile production in Argentina stalled while importers operated normally during the general strike

A general strike in Argentina halted local automobile production as key unions joined in, while vehicle importers continued their operations unaffected.

Feb 19 • 18:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

K-battery: Is the 'Oversupply Concern' Realizing in the US Electric Vehicle Market?

Concerns about over-supply in the Korean battery cell market may materialize if the demand for electric vehicles in the US continues to decline into next year.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Tesla leaves the production of the Model S, which made it a global leader in electromobility

Tesla is discontinuing the production of its Model S luxury sedan, a vehicle that first piqued mass interest in electric mobility, along with the Model X SUV.

Feb 17 • 15:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Europe Supports Local Electric Vehicle Manufacturing to Face China

The European Commission plans to impose conditions on support for electric vehicle manufacturers to bolster local production, aiming to counter the influx of Chinese goods.

Feb 17 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

US auto manufacturers want to revive the sedan

American auto manufacturers are reconsidering the production of sedans in response to consumer demand for more affordable vehicle options.

Feb 17 • 05:36 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Did Europe finally realize how far behind we are?

The article discusses Europe's recognition of its lagging competitiveness compared to the USA and China, specifically in the context of electric vehicle production.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The most important electric model of BMW will be produced in Europe

BMW is set to produce its key electric model, the i3, at its Munich plant, signaling a strategic shift towards electric vehicle production in Europe.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Elroq Leads Skoda's Electric Offensive

The Skoda Elroq has become a key player in the company's electric vehicle strategy, achieving significant production milestones since its launch in early 2025.

Feb 7 • 23:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mercedes Marco Polo 2026: interior modernization and new production process

Mercedes introduces a revamped version of the Marco Polo model, focusing on user comfort and innovative features for a vehicle that serves both as a daily driver and a camper.

Feb 7 • 07:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Stellantis devalues, the stock crashes. Filosa: "It's a necessary reset"

Stellantis is undergoing a significant strategic shift aimed at addressing failures in its electric vehicle production plans, marked by CEO Antonio Filosa's emphasis on a 'reset' amidst financial adjustments impacting 2025 forecasts.

Feb 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Leak of the first images of the anticipated BMW i3

Recent official images from BMW's factory in Munich reveal the fully electric BMW i3 sedan, which is in the final stages before commercial production, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy towards electric vehicles.

Feb 6 • 19:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Your number plate your identity, Lagos tells motorists

The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority advises motorists to properly care for their vehicle number plates, highlighting their importance during a meeting with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency.

Feb 6 • 10:39 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
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has canceled the mandate requiring all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, while also allocating funds to support electric vehicle production amid challenges from US tariffs.

Feb 5 • 18:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Toyota Plans to Significantly Increase Hybrid Vehicle Production

Toyota, the global leader in hybrid vehicle sales, aims to increase its hybrid production by 30% over the next two years to meet growing demand.

Feb 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Automotive production fell 30.1% and had its worst January in six years

In January, vehicle production totaled 20,998 units, marking a 30.1% decrease compared to the same month last year, according to the Automotive Manufacturers Association.

Feb 5 • 09:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Gredelj Shuts Down Production

The railway vehicle manufacturer Gredelj plans to permanently cease production by June 2026, following a notification from management citing market conditions as the reason for the shutdown.

Feb 4 • 19:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Two new challenges for Indra: meeting with Escribano for its merger and purchase of another factory

Indra's board has authorized its CEO to meet with the management team of the company led by Escribano while exploring options to acquire another factory in Spain for armored vehicle production.

Feb 3 • 23:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Škoda increased production in 2025, exceeded one million vehicles produced

Škoda achieved its best production result in six years with 1,065,000 vehicles produced globally in 2025, a 15% increase from the previous year.

Feb 3 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Hyundai Steel begins mass production of carbon-reducing steel plates that reduce carbon emissions by 20%

Hyundai Steel has started mass production of 'carbon-reducing steel plates' that cut carbon emissions by 20% compared to its existing products, aiming to supply them initially to Hyundai and Kia's domestic and European vehicle models while expanding globally.

Feb 3 • 03:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Surprising decision from BMW - V8 and V12 engines will not disappear from the market

Despite progressing in electric vehicle production, BMW will continue manufacturing V8 and V12 engines, contradicting initial plans to phase them out.

Feb 2 • 19:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Volvo corrects strategy. Electric ambitions give way to market pressure

Volvo Cars has officially suspended all operations at Novo Energy, halting its plans to produce its own electric vehicle batteries due to financial challenges faced by partner Northvolt.

Jan 16 • 12:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A success that few expected. The Škoda Elroq leads sales, Octavia shines in Germany

Škoda Auto has emerged as a key player in the Volkswagen group, with the Elroq electric SUV becoming a sales leader in several countries and marking a significant production milestone.

Jan 13 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Automotive Crisis in Saxony: VW in Search of the Future

Volkswagen faces significant challenges in Saxony despite advances in electric vehicle production, highlighting the ongoing automotive crisis in the region.

Jan 12 • 13:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

General Motors writes off six billion dollars in electric vehicle business

General Motors announced that it will write off six billion dollars as part of its reduction in electric vehicle and battery production, along with an additional restructuring cost of 1.1 billion dollars in China.

Jan 9 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stellantis in such bad shape since 1955

Stellantis faces significant challenges in Italy, with a projected 20% decrease in vehicle production by 2025, marking the worst performance since 1955 and necessitating a revival by 2026 to avoid downsizing.

Jan 8 • 06:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stellantis Slows Down. In Italy 350,000 Vehicles

Stellantis is expected to report a total vehicle production of around 350,000 units in Italy for 2025, as per the latest Fim-Cisl data, following a lackluster performance this year.

Jan 7 • 06:45 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

From a Ford Pinto to a BMW 733i, the Cars Protagonists of Stranger Things

The production of Stranger Things featured a meticulous design, with vehicle selection playing a crucial role in immersing the viewer in the 1980s era.

Jan 5 • 23:04 UTC

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