Keywords: Electric vehicles


Morocco strengthens its position in electric vehicles despite European challenges

Morocco is solidifying its role in the electric vehicle sector, building on its reputation as a hub for vehicle assembly. The country is increasingly integrating into European value chains, while domestic electric car sales, though still small, are growing rapidly. Local assembly includes models such......

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......

Morocco emerges as strategic automotive hub amid South Africa industry challenges

As South Africa’s automotive industry faces growing uncertainty, Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as a strategic industrial hub for global carmakers seeking stability and growth. Major manufacturers such as Stellantis and Volkswagen are reassessing their investment strategies in southern......

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......

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......

Tesla positions Morocco as strategic hub for African expansion

Tesla has officially entered the Moroccan market with the opening of its first pop-up store in Casablanca, signaling a broader strategy to expand across Africa. The launch marks a significant milestone for the electric vehicle giant as it looks to leverage Morocco’s industrial competitiveness and......

Stellantis books €22 billion charge and suspends dividend after EV missteps

Stellantis revealed Thursday it will record about €22.2 billion in charges as part of a sweeping business reorganization, admitting the automaker vastly overestimated electric vehicle adoption rates and alienated customers in the process. This massive write-down ranks among the largest one-time......

China unveils world's first mass-produced sodium-ion EV

Chinese battery giant CATL and automaker Changan Automobile jointly revealed the Changan Nevo A06 on Thursday in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, launching the world's first mass-produced passenger vehicle with sodium-ion batteries. The companies plan commercial sales by mid-2026. The sedan features CATL's......

Volkswagen and Stellantis CEOs seek EU protections for European-made EVs

CEOs of Europe's two largest carmakers are urging the European Union to shield the domestic auto industry from intensifying competition by Chinese manufacturers across the continent. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume and Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa published a joint op-ed Wednesday evening in three......