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The forthcoming EV family showcases the automaker’s strong belief in e-mobility, which Zipse says will remain BMW’s strongest growth driver for years.

European customers will suffer most from punitive EU duties on China-built electric cars because the higher tariffs reduce buyers' access to the best EVs, BYD's Europe head, Stella Li, said.

BYD´s Stella Li said higher import tariffs on Chinese EVs exported to Europe are a short-term challenge. She said the cost will be passed on to car buyers.

The job cuts come as production of key models is halted or comes to an end, including the Fisker Ocean, BMW 5 Series, and the Jaguar E-Pace and I-Pace.

In an interview with Automotive News Europe sister publication Automobilwoche, Gernot Döllner discusses Audi's path to electrification, new products and its partnership in China with SAIC.

Michael Shu, who leads BYD in Europe, wants the Chinese automaker to boost its EV market share in the region to 5 percent from 1.1 percent by 2025.

The premium U.S. EV maker is competing with BMW and Mercedes, as well as Tesla, where some of its top executives once worked. Eric Bach, senior vice president product and chief engineer, says the key is brand awareness. 

The Brussels factory’s future is under threat as Audi reorganizes its global production network to reduce overcapacity.

If Audi moves Q8 E-tron production from its Belgian factory to Mexico and China, this could leave Brussels without a vehicle to produce.

Production at the showcase "glass" factory is set to end as VW Group steps up its cost-cutting efforts.