Government and legislation

EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra

Boss Wayne Griffiths says extra 21.3% tax "puts whole financial future of the company at risk"

4 September 2024
EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs would 'wipe out' Cupra
Innocenti
Innocenti built Italian versions of the Mini in the 1960s and 1970s
Government and legislation

Autobianchi revival on cards as Italy mulls selling defunct brands

Plans being worked up by Italy's industry ministry to sell defunct Stellantis brands to China

16 July 2024
Autobianchi revival on cards as Italy mulls selling defunct brands
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max front quarter tracking
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max leads Russia's import rankings
Government and legislation

Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms

Great Wall Motor, Geely and Chery are among the biggest winners as Russia looks to restart car production

8 July 2024
Chinese brands thrive in Russia following exodus of Western firms
Government and legislation

Labour government called on to put automotive at top of to-do list

Keir Starmer previously pledged to bring back 2030 ICE car ban, increase EV chargers, build battery factories

5 July 2024
Labour government called on to put automotive at top of to-do list
Government and legislation

Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?

Public threat targets government's zero-emission vehicle mandate

2 July 2024
Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants credible?
Electric vehicles

New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China

European Commission announces new tariffs aimed mainly at penalising subsidised Chinese manufacturers

13 June 2024
New 31% EU import tariff for car makers that move production to China
Electric vehicles

UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs

Chinese-made EVs will be hit with as much as 38% extra import tax if sold in the EU

12 June 2024
UK “will have to follow” EU on Chinese tariffs
MG 4 and VW ID3 charging
VW Group thinks Chinese firms like MG should remain free to sell without tariffs in Europe
Government and legislation

Volkswagen Group: EU tariffs on Chinese cars 'potentially dangerous'

CEO Oliver Blume says making it harder for Chinese firms to sell in Europe could stifle innovation and prompt retaliation

13 March 2024
Volkswagen Group: EU tariffs on Chinese cars 'potentially dangerous'
Dealership
There are more ways to buy cars now than ever before – should dealers be worried?
Dealers

The biggest challenges facing automotive retail in 2024 (and how to tackle them)

From transformative legislation to the agency model, automotive retail is changing faster than ever before – that’s where Cox Automotive can help

31 January 2024
The biggest challenges facing automotive retail in 2024 (and how to tackle them)
NissanLEAFCharging(9)
The government has proposed that 22% of new car sales must be ZEVs in 2024
Electric vehicles

Official: ZEV mandate confirms car makers must sell 22% EVs in 2024

UK government's long-overdue zero-emission vehicle mandate finally arrives; follows last week's 2030 ICE ban delay

28 September 2023
Official: ZEV mandate confirms car makers must sell 22% EVs in 2024

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