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EU set to abandon 2035 combustion-engine ban
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union looks set to scrap a landmark 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars on Tuesday, as part of a package of reforms aimed at supporting Europe’s embattled auto industry.
Europe's carmakers still nervous despite EU-US trade deal
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» PARIS - Europe's auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many, particularly in the struggling German sector, remain deeply worried about the long-term impact.
EU defends Trump trade deal facing backlash
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union on Monday vehemently defended its trade deal with US President Donald Trump, with EU capitals and businesses sharply divided on an outcome some branded a "capitulation".
Tesla EU sales slump 52% in April
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» PARIS — Sales of cars made by Elon Musk's Tesla slumped by more than half in April as Chinese electric carmakers saw their share surge, the continent's manufacturing association said Tuesday.
Trump vs Toyota? Why US cars are a rare sight in Japan
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» FUKAYA (JAPAN) - With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian cool but on Japanese roads new US vehicles are a rare sight -- much to President Donald Trump's annoyance.
Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs
AFP, Published on 28/01/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) — Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) have challenged European Union (EU) import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said on Monday.
China lithium boom harming fragile Tibetan plateau: report
AFP, Published on 01/11/2023
» BEIJING - China's booming electric vehicle industry is fuelling a lithium rush in the Tibetan plateau that risks damaging the troubled region's fragile ecology and deepening rights violations, research published Wednesday said.
Trump, Biden fight next year's battle now in blue-collar Michigan
AFP, Published on 28/09/2023
» DETROIT - In the politically crucial US state where workers make cars they could scarcely afford, Donald Trump and Joe Biden face a tough battle for blue-collar votes.
EU trade chief warns businesses questioning future in China
AFP, Published on 25/09/2023
» BEIJING: The EU's trade chief told Beijing on Monday that tough security laws and a more "politicised" business environment have left European companies struggling to understand their obligations and questioning their future in China.
Sunak talks Ukraine with Biden, seeks to boost post-Brexit UK
AFP, Published on 08/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opened talks Thursday with US President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the Ukraine war and NATO's future leadership -- as well as taking an opportunity to boost Britain's post-Brexit brand.