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Szeged Start: BYD Nears Mass Production in Hungary
With late 2026 already underway, BYD is set to begin mass production at its Szeged plant — the cornerstone of a push for a fully integrated…
Dutch Flip: Kia Takes the Netherlands as Europe Splits
Kia has become the new market leader in the Netherlands, a country-by-country analysis shows, as Europe's brand map splinters from Türkiye …
Freight Power: France Opens MCS Hub for Electric Trucks
Voltix, a VINCI Concessions subsidiary, has opened a public MCS charging hub for electric heavy-duty vehicles in Vierzon, France, with Ekoe…
Paris-Berlin Pact: Local Content Buys Softer CO2 Rules
France and Germany have struck a political agreement linking stricter "Made in Europe" requirements for cars to more flexible EU emissions …
Plug Gap: Eastern Europe Trails West on Charger Density
Europe's charging network keeps growing, but a September 2026 analysis shows density in Eastern and Southern Europe still trails the West a…
Local First: Leapmotor Builds EVs and Batteries in Europe
Leapmotor has become the first Chinese automaker to build electric vehicles and batteries in Europe, Automotive News reports — a Stellantis…
Origin Test: EU Plan Could Hit Asia, Africa Partners
The EU's 'Made in Europe' plan could hit the bloc's own partners in Asia and Africa: Hyundai and Kia build in Czechia and Slovakia, yet the…
Home Turf: Leapmotor Leads Chinese Build-Out in Europe
Leapmotor has become the first Chinese automaker to build EVs and batteries in Europe, with an assist from Stellantis. With BYD gearing up …
Plug Gap: Latvia's EV Fleet Stuck at 2%
Registrations are rising, but electric vehicles still account for only about 2% of Latvia's total car fleet — and charging networks will de…
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Szeged Start: BYD Nears Mass Production in Hungary
With late 2026 already underway, BYD is set to begin mass production at its Szeged plant — the cornerstone of a push for a fully integrated…
Dutch Flip: Kia Takes the Netherlands as Europe Splits
Kia has become the new market leader in the Netherlands, a country-by-country analysis shows, as Europe's brand map splinters from Türkiye …
Freight Power: France Opens MCS Hub for Electric Trucks
Voltix, a VINCI Concessions subsidiary, has opened a public MCS charging hub for electric heavy-duty vehicles in Vierzon, France, with Ekoe…
Paris-Berlin Pact: Local Content Buys Softer CO2 Rules
France and Germany have struck a political agreement linking stricter "Made in Europe" requirements for cars to more flexible EU emissions …