Neil Winton

The slowdown in European EV sales will soon be seen as a temporary blip as they accelerate again, but probably not enough to come even close to EU CO2 inspired targets.

Automakers were in the Paris show spotlight but threats from a weakening market, China, CO2 regulations and profit warnings will have worried investors.

Ferrari has launche the 1,200 hp top-of-the-range $3.9 million F80 hybrid. All 799 of the limited-edition supercars have already been sold.

Sales forecasts for electric vehicle sales are being cut, raising questions about government quotas. BMW, at the Paris show, wants EU CO2 emissions rules eased.

Troubled Stellantis was downgraded again Wednesday by a credit rating agency, and its shares have now fallen more than 50% since March.

EV advocates say shortcomings like inadequate range have been eliminated but the latest models show that is not the case. Manufacturers need to publish autoroute range.

Toyota’s upmarket Lexus subsidiary, a rare sales winner in a weak European market, is launching a new electric SUV, the RZ 300e.

The EU conformed its decision to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, leading to worries this might raise trade tensions.

Volkswagen’s shares were hammered after its profit warning. One analyst saw an overreaction, while others expected more problems from its restructuring program.

Europe's auto makers face challenges as electric cars stall, overall sales weaken, profits fall, plant closures loom, and challenges mount from China’s cheaper EVs.