AI-generated imageGas imports from Russia have fallen by three quarters, but dependence on oil and uranium remains. For the B2B car market, energy conditions across EU countries mean different cost trajectories — with consequences for margins and residual values.
AI-generated imageChancellor Merz is travelling to Singapore, Japan and South Korea to pursue partnerships beyond China. Meanwhile, the CO2 debate continues in Brussels. For the B2B vehicle market, both signals mean securing sourcing routes with backup options.
AI-generated imageAudi CEO Gernot Döllner is investing around four billion dollars in the brand’s first US plant in Georgia, creating 4,500 jobs. Meanwhile, an economic hardship clause has been activated in Germany, with media reports putting several thousand jobs at risk. For B2B partners, suppliers and industrial location policy, this signals a structural shift.
AI-generated imageThe European Parliament’s industry and transport committees have voted to ease CO2 rules in the automotive package. For the B2B vehicle market, this signals the direction for all 2027 calculations.
AI-generated imageTransport for London launches consultation: new ride-hailing licences could be restricted to fully electric vehicles from 2028. Fleet orders are shifting towards BEVs.
AI-generated imageChina is putting pressure on European industry through subsidies — tariffs alone are not enough, according to the analysis. Xpeng hands over the first L03 in Paris. The vehicle market needs structural responses.
AI-generated imageOvernight agreement in the European Parliament: a 95 rather than 100 per cent CO2 reduction, an EU steel bonus and a future for hybrids. New vehicle wholesale gains planning certainty — the committee votes on Thursday.
AI-generated imageViolent protests in France, demonstrations across several European countries and stock market jitters: Europe's B2B car market faces a political shock risk that registration figures cannot capture.
AI-generated imageBEVs account for 21.7% of the EU market through August, Germany and France lead the way, and Chinese brands are advancing: Europe’s car market is shifting — a data overview for B2B partners and importers.
AI-generated imageMotor show appearances and subsidy cuts: Chinese manufacturers need to make money in Europe — with implications for the B2B vehicle market.
AI-generated imageLeapmotor and Dongfeng are set to use spare production capacity in Europe: What this manufacturing strategy means for the B2B vehicle market.
AI-generated imageProduction, technology, development: Stellantis and Leapmotor are strengthening ties beyond sales. Implications for the B2B car market.
AI-generated imageFrance’s debt and Spain’s fresh election push the euro to a 17-month low. What the weaker currency means for imports, exports and financing.
AI-generated imageTesla Model Y ahead of VW Golf, imported models leading 6 of 13 segments — and 59.6% business registrations: September’s figures are above all a B2B statement.
AI-generated imageAllianz Trade’s figures show investment down 20 percent and margins at 4 percent. For B2B partners, the foundations of every strategy for negotiating commercial terms are shifting.
AI-generated imageMG leads, BYD follows: Chinese manufacturers are gaining EU market share and rewriting B2B partner agreements. What B2B partners can learn from this.
AI-generated image88,599 new electric cars, 256,774 passenger cars in total — September sets a record. What the figures mean for the European market and B2B partners.
AI-generated imageGeely will unveil the Monjaro EM-i in Europe for the first time at the Paris Motor Show on 12 October. The manufacturer has deliberately chosen a plug-in hybrid powertrain for its new flagship.
AI-generated imageAccording to ACEA, EU new car registrations through the end of August rose by 5.3 percent year on year. Hybrids remain ahead, while the combined share of petrol and diesel falls to 29 percent.