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China and the EU could turn Morocco into a surprise global hub for electric vehicles

Linda Calabrese, ODI Global and Jodie Keane, ODI Global China now makes more than seven in ten of the world’s electric cars. In 2024 it...

European automakers push €20k EVs at Paris show

European Automakers Fight Back Against Chinese EV Makers with Budget Models European car manufacturers are escalating their defense against surging Chinese competition by launching a...

Pony AI and Uber Expand Robotaxi Rollout Across Europe, Targeting 2,000+ Vehicles

Pony AI and Uber have announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at deploying more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe, marking one of the largest...

BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT Earn Five Stars as Euro NCAP Unveils New 2026 Safety Tests

Euro NCAP has introduced updated vehicle safety assessment protocols for 2026, marking the first major overhaul of its rating system in more than a...

Europe’s Auto Plants Turn into Contract Hubs for Chinese Evs

Europe’s flagship auto plants are being repurposed as contract-manufacturing hubs for Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) brands, a development industry analysts say signals a structural shift...

Stellantis and CATL to Invest Up to €4.1 Billion for Large-Scale LFP Battery Plant in Spain

Stellantis and CATL announced on Dec 10. they have reached an agreement to invest up to €4.1 billion to form a joint venture that will...

Korean and Chinese companies poise to gain more share in the European battery market Amid Northvolt’s Struggles

Amid setbacks for European battery manufacturers, competition between South Korean and Chinese companies in Europe's battery market is intensifying, with market leaders like LG...

Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers

Tom Stacey, Anglia Ruskin University China’s automotive industry has revolutionised over the past decade, from producing basic western clones to making cars that equal the...

Hesai Group Eyes European Expansion Amid Rising Demand for Lidar Sensors

Shanghai-based Hesai Group, a leading producer of lidar sensors crucial for self-driving technology, is eyeing expansion into Europe as it rides the wave of...

Beyond road signs: how the EU can steer circular vehicle design

The automotive sector is heavily resource-intensive, accounting for 19% of the EU’s overall steel consumption and 10% of its plastics consumption. Car manufacturing also...

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