Industry News
Volkswagen thought partnering with China’s electric vehicle specialists would help it catch up. Instead, the disappointing launch of its ID. UNYX 08 SUV shows just how difficult it has become for the German giant to...
By DCB Editorial
October 20, 2026
Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations across 17 key European markets surged 70.3 per cent in September, reaching 300,202 vehicles as high oil prices, government subsidies and a growing choice of affordable models boosted demand. According to...
By DCB Editorial
October 20, 2026
Toyota Motor Europe’s call for more flexible emissions rules highlights a challenge facing policymakers: how to accelerate decarbonisation without undermining the industrial base needed to deliver it. The Japanese carmaker wants a broader definition of...
By DCB Editorial
October 19, 2026
Xpeng aims to sell an ambitious 500,000 vehicles annually in Europe by 2030, with increased regional manufacturing capacity expected to play a crucial role in delivering the ambitious growth target. Chairman He Xiaopeng announced the...
By DCB Editorial
October 15, 2026
Chinese carmakers seeking to establish manufacturing operations in Europe are turning to Spain and France, as a shortage of available factories limits their options in Italy. Italy’s industry minister, Adolfo Urso, told lawmakers in Rome...
By DCB Editorial
October 15, 2026
BUGATTI has appointed Hendrik A. Malinowski as Chief Commercial Officer of Bugatti Rimac, marking a significant step in the marque’s continued evolution. Bringing more than 14 years of experience with Bugatti, including four years as...
By DCB Editorial
October 14, 2026