Industry

Chinese automakers cleared for US market - but with an important condition
Chinese auto giants will have to set up car production directly in America

FAW May Acquire Stake in GAC: China Accelerates Auto Industry Consolidation
Major state-owned auto concerns may combine resources amid falling sales and costly transition to new technologies

BYD orders 10 more car carriers: its own fleet will grow to 18 transporters
The new vessels will be able to carry 9,200 cars each

Why the entire C-segment is called "Golf"
How Volkswagen became the benchmark, Focus almost took the lead, and why crossovers are now displacing hatchbacks

Which luxury brand lasts the longest: Lexus, BMW, or Mercedes?
iSeeCars study revealed a huge gap in the probability of reaching 400,000 kilometers

Belgee X50 is back in action: the crossover returned to the assembly line after a break
The older model did not displace its predecessor - buyers will once again have a choice between two similar cars

Chinese Cars May Get Green Light in US: Senator Claims Possible Trump Deal
Amidst existing restrictions, Washington is discussing a possible rule revision, but there is no official decision yet

Porsche completes sale of Bugatti Rimac: 1 billion euros from the deal to strengthen business
The German company will allocate about 250 million euros to finance pension obligations

Audi Refuses to Name ICE Phase-Out Date: Company Changes Strategy by Car Class
The company is shifting its main focus on electrification to more affordable segments, where buyers are quicker to adopt electric vehicles.

PHEVs turned out to be dirtier: what real-world operation showed
ICCT study revealed a significant gap between laboratory figures and real-world emissions

Ford Under Fire Over Chinese Technology: Washington Demands Reduced Reliance on CATL and Geely
The American automaker faces criticism over batteries, joint car production in Europe, and component supplies from China.

Gasoline sales on the exchange increased by 69%, but fell again a few days later
Interruptions in refinery operations once again limited supply

Geely Cityray production to transition to full cycle at Belgee plant: timeline announced
Currently, the crossover is assembled using the semi-knocked-down method, but the enterprise is already manufacturing the necessary production equipment for a new stage of localization

China is becoming less dependent on oil: electric vehicles are already displacing about 1 million barrels per day
The rapid transition to electric transport is becoming not only an automotive trend, but also a tool to reduce dependence on fuel imports

Germany's Oldest BMW Dealer Files for Bankruptcy: Wahl Group Keeps 31 Dealerships Open
The car group from Siegen initiated restructuring proceedings after falling sales and rising costs, putting about 1,000 jobs at risk