#Europe

Porsche Delivers 7,002 Cayenne Electrics Since Launch as Electric Macan Tops 23,000

Porsche has delivered 7,002 all-electric Cayennes since the model’s market launch in the summer, helping keep the Cayenne the brand’s best-selling model line. The electric Macan added 23,029 deliveries in the first nine months of 2026, while Porsche’s total deliveries fell 16% to 178,532 vehicles.

Polestar Builds First 5,000 Polestar 4 SUVs in South Korea for Europe

Polestar has built its first 5,000 Polestar 4 SUVs at a plant in Busan, South Korea, with the vehicles headed to Europe, CEO Michael Lohscheller told Automotive News.<br /> The production milestone comes as the automaker looks to revive European sales and improve profitability, although it has not disclosed how many of the vehicles have been ordered or how quickly they will reach customers.

XPeng Begins Mona L03 Deliveries in France After July Launch

XPeng’s first Mona L03 customer in France received the SUV from chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng himself at a Paris handover on October 13. The milestone moves the model beyond its July launch and into customer deliveries in Europe, supporting the Chinese automaker’s effort to expand its presence in overseas mass-market segments.

EU Pressures UK to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Cars Amid ‘Made in Europe’ Push

The move is tied to negotiations over Britain’s inclusion in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial policies, with Brussels concerned that lower UK tariffs could allow Chinese vehicles to enter the European market through Britain.

Volvo’s New EV Factory Begins Work Ahead of 2027 Production

Test production of the factory’s first electric vehicle is expected to begin within weeks, ahead of planned series production in 2027.

Lucid and Bolt Plan 25,000-Unit Robotaxi Fleet for Europe

The vehicles will be based on Lucid’s upcoming Midsize platform and designed for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, with Bolt planning to own and operate the fleet.

BYD Plans Four European Factories as It Expands Local EV Production

The company expects to select its second European assembly site by the end of 2026, with Spain and France among the preferred locations and existing factories favored over building new facilities.

Mary Barra Still Sees EVs as GM’s Destination Despite Slower US Adoption

In a recent interview with Fortune, Barra described EVs as the industry’s “end game” while pointing to regulations, charging infrastructure and consumer practicality as factors affecting how quickly drivers make the switch.

Li Auto is Taking its EVs to Europe, Starting with the New Li 6

The Chinese automaker has also partnered with the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, supplying 20 Li i6 SUVs for transportation during the women’s golf event. Li Auto described the partnership as the beginning of its European push.

Xiaomi Auto Begins Global Push Ahead of 2027 European Entry

The move gives Xiaomi Auto a public-facing platform for its international expansion while the company continues preparing its overseas sales and distribution network.

Polestar Says It Was Blindsided by U.S. Sales Ban

Polestar and Volvo Cars share the same Chinese majority owner, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The companies also have vehicles with closely related hardware and software, while the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 are produced on the same line at Volvo’s plant in South Carolina.

Xpeng Reaches 6,000 Vehicles Sold in France as Overseas Growth Accelerates

The milestone comes as Xpeng reported record overseas deliveries in July, with international sales accounting for more than a quarter of its total monthly deliveries.

Cadillac Vistiq Will Headline Brand’s EV Launch in Brazil

The launch is expected in early November ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, with the Vistiq joining the smaller Optiq and Lyriq as Cadillac’s initial electric offerings in the market.

Tesla Plans 3,500 New Jobs at Gigafactory Berlin as Volkswagen Restructures

The expansion comes as Volkswagen weighs factory closures and cost-cutting measures in response to mounting financial pressure.

Polestar CEO Says ‘The Days Are Over’ for Global Carmaking After US Sales Ban

The executive said the decision reflects a broader shift toward regionalized vehicle production and market strategies as governments tighten regulations surrounding connected vehicle technologies.

BYD’s Denza Z Electric Supercar Debuts in Europe With Up to 1,582 HP

The high-performance EV marks the first Chinese electric supercar to debut in the European market and will be offered in three variants, with UK pre-orders opening in October ahead of deliveries expected by the end of the year.

Ford CEO Says Formula 1 Talent Is Helping Shape the Company’s Next-Generation EVs

According to Farley, those skills are expected to play a key role in helping Ford develop more affordable electric vehicles with smaller, lighter battery packs.

Second Worker Dies at BYD’s Hungary EV Factory Construction Site

The latest fatality occurred on June 18, just months after another worker died in February, while investigations and labor inspections continue ahead of the factory’s planned production launch later this year.

2027 Polestar 4 Arrives In UK With Chassis Upgrades And New Trim Structure

The electric crossover remains the brand’s quickest production SUV, with the dual-motor version capable of reaching 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds. Pricing in the UK starts at £56,750 for the rear-motor model and £63,750 for the dual-motor variant.

Volvo Opens European Factories to Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co

The proposal comes as Chinese carmakers accelerate efforts to secure manufacturing capacity in Europe amid growing trade barriers and import tariffs.