#Germany

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.

Volkswagen Opens Orders for ID. Cross With Smaller 37 kWh Battery

Volkswagen has opened pre-sales in Germany for the ID. Cross equipped with a 37 kWh battery, adding a lower-capacity option to the electric SUV’s lineup. The new version offers a WLTP range of up to 324 kilometers, with a starting price of €27,995 for the Trend trim with an 85 kW (116 PS) powertrain.

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.

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.

Nio Opens First Greece Store as European Expansion Strategy Evolves

The new Nio House Athens, launched in partnership with local distributor Motodynamics Group, allows Greek consumers to experience and purchase several of the company’s electric vehicles as Nio balances overseas growth ambitions with a renewed focus on profitability.

Xiaomi Sets May 21 Launch for 990 HP YU7 GT Electric SUV

The all-electric SUV is expected to deliver up to 990 horsepower and a top speed of 300 km/h.

BMW Produces Two Million EVs as Dingolfing Plant Leads Output Growth

The automaker confirmed the vehicle was a BMW i5 M60 xDrive assembled at its Dingolfing plant in Germany and delivered to a customer in Spain.

Stellantis Explores Dongfeng Partnership to Boost Europe production

The discussions come as the automaker looks to address underused factories and rising competition, while Chinese partners seek local production to navigate European tariffs.

New Mercedes EQS Hits 926 km Range, Beating BMW i3 and Volvo EX60

The updated luxury EV introduces major hardware and software changes, including a larger battery, 800-volt architecture, and new efficiency-focused engineering

Polestar Posts Record Q1 2026 Sales with 13,126 EV Deliveries

The result marked a 7% year-over-year increase and reflected continued momentum following a record 2025.

Cadillac Celestiq Sources Less than 50% of Parts from North America

Despite its hand-built status and roughly $400,000 price tag, less than half of the vehicle’s parts originate from North America.

Lucid Launches Hybrid Retail Model in Europe With First Dealer Partner

The update was shared in a press release from Lucid, highlighting a shift toward a hybrid retail approach aimed at accelerating expansion in key European markets.

Tesla Giga Berlin Workers Reject IG Metall Union in Works Council Election

The vote determined representation for the factory’s employee council, which plays a key role in labor discussions and workplace policies.

Zeekr Launches 7 GT Shooting Brake Across Key European Markets

The shooting brake–style model is now on sale across several key European markets, adding a new body style to Zeekr’s growing regional lineup.

Ford Rethinks Europe EV Strategy as Cologne Plant Outlook Comes Into Focus

A newly announced partnership with Renault aimed at cutting EV costs could reshape Ford’s regional strategy, even as weak demand and recent layoffs cloud the outlook for its current Volkswagen-based models.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pauses After One Model Year as U.S. EV Demand Softens

The decision follows sluggish demand, rising costs, and external pressures that complicated what was meant to be one of VW’s most emotionally resonant EV launches.

Volvo and Polestar Warn EU Not to Delay the 2035 Combustion-Engine Ban

The two Swedish automakers warn that delaying the deadline would undermine Europe’s EV transition, stall consumer adoption, and hand a strategic advantage to China.

BYD: Everything You Need to Know

BYD has rapidly evolved from a battery manufacturer to one of the world’s leading EV giants, reshaping the global automotive landscape.

BYD’s Yangwang Raises U9 Electric Supercar Price by 7% to $252,630

The price hike comes as other BYD brands focus on price cuts.