Neil Winton

Leaderless Stellantis is seeking to restore profitability and decide what to do with all its brands. A new leader is expected to be appointed by the end of June.

Volkswagen expects profits and sales to remain solid in 2025 but the Trump tariff plan for Europe could derail that modest scenario.

Europe’s plan to save its auto industry allowed some CO2 relief but its retention of the 2035 CO2 new ICE ban spurred criticism from politicians and carmakers.

The EU’s decision to soften its automotive carbon dioxide emissions rules for 2025 was greeted with derision by environmentalists and sighs of relief by the industry.

Kia of Korea is raising its electric vehicle game in Europe with the EV3, just in time to meet the full-frontal sales campaign on the market by China.

German auto industry investors can relax as the election produced a bland result. Anyone looking to find quick solutions to the industry’s malaise will be disappointed.

Mercedes will slash costs as it sees weaker profits for 2025. Successful EV sales would help while an unexpected turnaround in ICE sales will boost profits.

The European auto industry faces a protracted period of damaging U.S. tariff negotiations as President Trump seeks an overall level playing field for trade.

Porsche’s profitability is under threat after disappointing EV sales. Problems are multiplying and analysts want it to concentrate on traditional 911 sportscars.

The EU is ready to slash tariffs on U.S. auto imports. A former U.S. envoy expects the U.S. to seek big overall changes to tariffs, and unfair non-tariff barriers.