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European Automakers

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business1 year ago

"BYD's Ascendancy and the Potential for a German Rust Belt"

European automakers are facing a significant threat from Chinese carmakers like BYD, with Chinese EVs gaining market share in Europe and potentially impacting the continent's automotive industry. The situation has drawn comparisons to the U.S. Rust Belt and the historical competition between Japanese and South Korean carmakers. While some experts believe Europe can protect its automotive jobs through measures such as tariffs and alternative supplies, others warn of potential long-term negative effects on employment in the sector.

automotive1 year ago

"European and Chinese Automakers Join Forces to Produce Affordable Electric Vehicles"

European automakers like Volkswagen, Renault, and Stellantis are considering forming an alliance to build cheaper electric vehicles in response to competition from Chinese-made EVs and Tesla. Meanwhile, General Motors has issued a stop-sale order on its 2024 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Midsize pickup trucks due to software issues, and Toyota Industries faces scrutiny for cheating emissions tests. Additionally, Subaru has temporarily suspended production at three Japanese plants following the death of a 35-year veteran worker in an accident.

automotive2 years ago

BMW Warns of "Imminent Risk" as Gasoline Car Ban Fuels Price War and Threatens European Automakers

BMW chairman Oliver Zipse has warned that the European Union's plan to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars and vans from 2035 poses an "imminent risk" to European automakers, who are unlikely to win an upcoming electric vehicle price war with their Chinese competitors. Zipse believes that the base car market segment will either disappear or be dominated by Chinese manufacturers, while BMW is better positioned to compete in the market for cheaper and smaller electric vehicles. The EU's emissions regulation, which targets significant CO2 emission reductions, was made possible after Germany secured an exemption for e-fuels. Researchers have also noted a potential disruption in German-Chinese trade as China's electric vehicle boom accelerates.