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Carmakers facing €15bn in fines over 2025 emissions targets, warns Renault CEO
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has warned that Europe’s car manufacturing industry could be fined up to €15 billion ($17.4 billion) due to slowing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), which threatens the sector's ability to meet stricter EU carbon emissions targets.
Tesla eyes competitive edge with full self-driving launch in Europe next year
Tesla is preparing to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China and Europe during the first quarter of next year, subject to regulatory approval. In a bid to gain the competitive edge in two critical markets.
Ex-Volkswagen chief faces fraud trial a decade after 'Dieselgate' scandal
The former CEO of Volkswagen has appeared in court facing charges of fraud, market manipulation and perjury, nearly a decade after the car manufacturer was discovered to have rigged emissions tests.
UK car production falls 14.4% due to model changeovers, supply issues
UK car production saw a significant drop of 14.4% in July 2024, with a total of 65,478 vehicles leaving factory lines, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Mercedes EQE fire forces OEMs in South Korea to reveal identity of EV battery suppliers (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been forced to disclose its electric vehicle (EV) battery suppliers following an explosion in South Korea that triggered a nationwide safety investigation.
Year-end could rival pandemic woes for new car market, warns Cox Automotive
The new car market will face huge challenges by year-end, according to Cox Automotive which is warning that pressures could be even worse that those caused by the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic.
No new Jaguars available for most of 2025 as part of radical rethink by car maker
Iconic British brand Jaguar is just months away from discontinuing its entire existing lineup before unveiling a pivotal concept car in December which will define its future direction.