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Volkswagen claims that the latest electric vehicles are 70-80% less profitable than gasoline cars

VW expects that full profitability of electric cars will be achieved only with the new SSP platform at the end of the decade.

Dmitro Kotov

May 7, 2026, 10:25 p.m.
BMW has released the 2-millionth electric vehicle: the anniversary i5 rolled off the assembly line in Dingolfing

The BMW Group has crossed the psychological milestone in BEV production. And it did so without separate "electric" factories - at the same plants where ICE models roll off.

Maksim Tropko

May 5, 2026, 9:24 p.m.
BYD raises prices for autopilot amid rising DRAM costs

BYD is raising the price of its lidar autopilot due to the global increase in memory chip prices driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

Maksim Tropko

April 28, 2026, 10:32 p.m.
Four Favorites and "Regional" Fate: Stellantis Reviews the Future of Its 14 Brands

Stellantis decided not to close brands but to divide them into "global leaders" and "regional players".

Maksim Tropko

April 28, 2026, 8:46 p.m.
Xiaomi opened an R&D center in Munich

Xiaomi Auto has opened a research and development center in Germany as part of its preparation to enter the European market in 2027.

Dmitro Kotov

April 27, 2026, 8:40 p.m.
Changan unites operational activities of Avatr and Deepal brands

Chinese company Changan Automobile integrates the development and production of Avatr and Deepal brands to reduce costs amid falling sales.

Maksim Tropko

April 21, 2026, 9:42 p.m.
Peugeot adapts plug-in hybrid names to meet Euro 7 standards

The French manufacturer is preemptively adapting to Euro 7. The changes will affect the power indicators of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Dmitro Kotov

April 20, 2026, 9:39 p.m.
BMW vs Mercedes: Bavarians widen the lead in the USA thanks to SUVs

BMW increases its lead over Mercedes in the USA thanks to record demand for X3 and X5 SUVs.

Dmitro Kotov

April 10, 2026, 9:50 p.m.
Kia Plan Until 2030: Electricity is Good, but Hybrids Are Still in Play

Kia has updated its global plan, focusing on a variety of powertrains and new market segments.

Maksim Tropko

April 10, 2026, 9 p.m.
BMW and MINI in Canada gained access to Tesla Supercharger

Canadian BMW and MINI owners can now use the Tesla Supercharger network through the My BMW and MINI apps.

Maksim Tropko

April 8, 2026, 9:40 p.m.
Digital passport for every battery: China launches a total control system for batteries

China has introduced mandatory digital identification for all vehicle traction batteries to monitor their journey from manufacturing to recycling.

Dmitro Kotov

April 1, 2026, 10:03 p.m.
Geely unites European engineers: why do the Chinese need a new R&D center

Geely Auto unites engineering operations in Sweden and Germany into a new hub Geely Technology Europe for accelerating global expansion.

Dmitro Kotov

March 27, 2026, 10:37 a.m.
From Convertibles to Air Defense: Volkswagen May Start Producing Iron Dome Components in Germany

Instead of VW T-Roc convertibles, the Volkswagen plant in Osnabruck (Germany) may start assembling launchers for the Iron Dome air defense system.

Maksim Tropko

March 27, 2026, 12:02 a.m.
Billion-dollar bills for politics: how much BMW lost in trade wars

Analysts have calculated that sharp and unpredictable changes in customs rules throughout 2025 may have cost BMW 1.4 billion euros.

Dmitro Kotov

March 25, 2026, 10:02 p.m.
CATL "swallowed" half of the Chinese market: the battery giant set a five-year record

CATL set a five-year record by capturing more than half of the Chinese electric car battery market in the first quarter of 2026.

Dmitro Kotov

March 25, 2026, 9:06 p.m.
Identity Crisis of Smart: Why Large Models Didn't Interest the Market

In China, Smart is trying to sell large crossovers, but buyers are voting with their wallets for the good old compact format, forcing dealers to make huge discounts.

Dmitro Kotov

March 24, 2026, 10:22 p.m.
German Judiciary Sides with Pistons: Court Dismisses Claims Against BMW and Mercedes

In Germany, a court refused to ban the sale of gasoline cars at the behest of environmentalists, sending activists to parliament.

Dmitro Kotov

March 24, 2026, 10:02 a.m.
Gerry McGovern leaves JLR: the chief designer sets sail independently

Gerry McGovern leaves his position as chief designer of JLR to start his own consulting company after 21 years of service.

Maksim Tropko

March 23, 2026, 12:14 p.m.
War in the Middle East and Chip Shortage: Is a New Paralysis a Threat to the Auto Industry?

The conflict in the Middle East threatens the supply of special gases necessary for the production of automotive chips, which could lead to a new crisis in the industry.

Maksim Tropko

March 20, 2026, 10:58 p.m.
Farewell to a Tuning Legend: Why AC Schnitzer Will Cease Operations in 2026

The end of a tuning institution: AC Schnitzer will cease operations in 2026 after almost 40 years – the reasons are a warning for Germany's location.

Maksim Tropko

March 20, 2026, 10:40 p.m.

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