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Chery to start production in Spain this year after delays
FinanceExplainer-Global carmakers book $55 billion hit from EV rollback
UK January new car sales rise to best in six years, industry data shows
Volkswagen aims to make majority of its cars in China on new architecture by 2030
UAW, Volkswagen reach tentative deal at Tennessee plant
Date: February 5, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Workers at Volkswagen's plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee have won a tentative agreement with the company, the United Auto Workers union said late Wednesday. (Reporting by Rishabh...
Automakers back Trump plan to roll back fuel economy rules, but seek changes
Date: February 4, 2026
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Major automakers on Wednesday called for changes in the Trump administration's proposal to reform fuel economy standards, but said they back the plan...
Stellantis faces Peugeot model delays due to battery plant issues, Bloomberg News reports
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Automaker Stellantis is facing delays to some electric models due to manufacturing difficulties at one of the company's battery makers, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing...
Italy watchdog blocks BYD advert after Stellantis complaint
Date: February 4, 2026
ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's advertising standards authority has blocked an ad campaign by Chinese EV maker BYD on defamation grounds, heeding a complaint by Franco-Italian rival Stellantis. The...
Tesla UK sales plunge in January as Chinese rivals race ahead, New Automotive data shows
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Tesla sold less than half the number of battery-electric vehicles recorded by Chinese rival BYD in the UK last month, data from New Automotive showed on Wednesday, pointing to...
China's top car exporter Chery launches Lepas brand in UK
Date: February 4, 2026
By Nick Carey LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Chery is launching its Lepas electric and hybrid SUV brand in Britain, it said on Wednesday, as China's largest car exporter pursues sales...