Volkswagen Replaces Audi Chief Amid Pressure to Electrify
Gernot Döllner, who is considered close to Volkswagen’s chief executive, Oliver Blume, will take over at the luxury brand starting Sept. 1.
Battery Factories Are Driving Chinese Investment in Europe
Although China is investing less in Europe overall, Chinese battery producers are building factories to meet the demands of the region’s growing need for electric vehicles.
Germany Wants More Chip Makers, but They Won’t Come Cheap
The global competition to attract semiconductor companies is expected to cost Berlin billions. Some wonder if it’s a good use of money.
Germany and E.U. Agree to Exception in Planned Ban on Combustion Engines
Berlin has been pushing to allow the sale of vehicles running on synthetic fuels past 2035. Its dispute with the E.U. threatened the bloc’s climate goals.
Volkswagen Will Invest $193 Billion in Electric Cars and Software
The German automaker announced a plan to accelerate its transition to battery-powered vehicles and bolster operations in China and North America.
China’s Leading Electric Carmaker Has Arrived in Germany
BYD is a powerhouse in China and sells the most electric vehicles of any company in the world. Now it has a plan to attract buyers in Europe’s largest economy.
China’s Leading Electric Carmaker Has Arrived in Germany
BYD is a powerhouse in China and sells the most electric vehicles of any company in the world. Now it has a plan to attract buyers in Europe’s largest economy.
European Union to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The law is part of the E.U.’s ambitious plans to make the 27-member bloc carbon neutral by 2050.
European Union to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
The law is part of the E.U.’s ambitious plans to make the 27-member bloc carbon neutral by 2050.
Volkswagen Eyes U.S. Electric Vehicle Market as Ukraine War Disrupts Production
Focusing on electric vehicles, Volkswagen aims for growth in North America, though it could face tough competition.