Mercedes reports Q1 sales decline amid transition year in China

Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes-Benz Group AG) announced a decline in first-quarter 2026 sales as the company navigates a transitional period in the Chinese market. Quarterly sales fell 6% year-on-year to 419,400 vehicles, reflecting challenges in the world’s largest automotive market. While Mercedes......

Stellantis explores partnership with Leapmotor to develop new electric Opel SUV

Stellantis is reportedly in advanced discussions with Chinese automaker Leapmotor to jointly develop a new electric SUV under the Opel brand, according to sources familiar with the matter. The potential collaboration reflects a broader trend in the global automotive industry, where established manufacturers......

Rox Motors opens Casablanca showroom and launches two luxury SUVs

Chinese automotive brand Rox Motors, represented in Morocco by CSA Motors, inaugurated its new showroom in Casablanca on March 30, 2026. The event showcased the company’s flagship models: the Rox 01 and Rox Adamas, two luxury off-road SUVs. Located in the prestigious Anfa district, the showroom......

Volkswagen CEO urges German carmakers to learn from China’s industrial strategy

Oliver Blume, chief executive of Volkswagen, has suggested that German car manufacturers could benefit from adopting elements of China’s structured industrial planning as they navigate an increasingly competitive global market. In a recent interview, Blume highlighted China’s coordinated......

Bmw targets recovery in China with neue klasse electric platform

German automaker BMW is aiming to strengthen its position in China by launching its next-generation electric vehicle platform, known as “Neue Klasse,” as competition intensifies in the world’s largest car market. After a period marked by aggressive price reductions across the electric......

BYD studies Formula 1 entry to boost global electric vehicle brand

BYD Co., the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is exploring potential entry into top tier international motorsport, including Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship, as part of a strategy to strengthen its global brand presence, according to Bloomberg. The Shenzhen based......

Byd’s denza z9 gt targets record electric range with new batteries and charging tech

BYD’s luxury brand Denza is preparing to launch an updated Z9 GT electric shooting brake that claims up to 1,036 kilometers of range on China’s CLTC test cycle, or 644 miles, a figure that would place it among the longest-range production electric vehicles on the market. The new model improves......

Audi reshuffles global leadership as part of strategic reorganization

Audi has announced a broad executive reshuffle across its key markets in North America, China, Canada, and South Korea, effective April 1, as part of efforts to strengthen its global operations and boost sales in underperforming regions. The German automaker described the move as part of its most extensive......

Tesla retail sales in China plunge 45 percent to lowest level since 2022

Tesla is facing mounting pressure in its two largest overseas markets after January 2026 data showed sharp sales declines in both China and Europe, as the company appoints its fourth global sales chief in 18 months. In China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, Tesla’s retail sales......

Automobile: the EU steps back from a full electric ban by 2035

The European Union has decided to soften its plan to impose a full transition to electric vehicles by 2035, amid growing difficulties faced by the automotive industry across Europe. The decision, announced on Tuesday, reflects a more flexible and pragmatic approach rather than a complete reversal of......

Jameel Motors to bring JMC commercial vehicles to Morocco in 2026

Jameel Motors, a global automotive distributor, has signed an agreement with Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) to introduce the Chinese automaker’s full range of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to Morocco. The deal marks a significant milestone for both companies as they expand into Morocco’s......

Morocco accelerates EV production to lead regional electric vehicle market

Morocco is set to experience substantial growth in its electric vehicle (EV) sector, driven by local production expansion and government incentives. Analysts from BMI, a FitchSolutions company, predict a sharp rise in EV adoption, supported by new models, competitive imports, and increasing investments......

BMW triples net profit in Q3 despite U.S. tariffs, rebounding from last year’s slump

German carmaker BMW announced Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled in the third quarter, driven by strong global deliveries that held up in the United States despite higher import tariffs. Between July and September, the Munich-based group reported a net profit of €1.7 billion, a 256.5%......

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