Tag: Volkswagen
Can Europe Go Electric & Remain Sovereign?
The Greenland crisis showed that if Europe shows spine, it can be strong. It must now apply that lesson to industrial policy, or suffer the consequences. By William Todts, Executive DirectorBrussels (EU), T&E “The strong do what they can, and the weak suffer what they must,” wrote the Greek historian … [continued]
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Chinese Vehicles Are Gaining Serious Traction in South Africa’s Overall Used Vehicle Market
AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers. This shift could help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in South Africa in the medium term, as Chinese brands have shown to be more aggressive when it … [continued]
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(Another) Record Month for EV Sales in China!
BEVs represented 35% of the total Chinese car market in December. We saw plugins score another million-plus sales in December, reaching a record 1.34 million units (in a 2.26-million-unit overall market, down a harsh 14% YoY). Last month’s result put plugin vehicles’ market share at 59%, with BEVs reaching 35% … [continued]
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Learning from Data: Volkswagen Group Launches Europe-Wide Initiative for Greater Road Safety
Volkswagen Group brands aim to further optimize driver assistance systems using sensor and image data from customer vehicles and real traffic situations Positive contribution to overall road safety is expected Customer consent is a fundamental prerequisite Planned rollout across around 40 European countries starting January 2026 The Volkswagen Group is … [continued]
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The 8 (Or 11) Electric Cars That Increased Their US Sales In The 4th Quarter
Everyone knew US electric car sales would be down in the 4th quarter. After the $7,500 US EV tax credit was killed, the only question was how far sales would drop. I like looking for surprises, though, and trying to find out what will happen or what happened that people … [continued]
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