The EU’s decision to soften its automotive carbon dioxide emissions rules for 2025 was greeted with derision by environmentalists and sighs of relief by the

The European Commission will uphold its 2035 ban on petrol cars but allow flexibility over the next three years in how carmakers meet stricter CO₂ emission targets entering into force this year, according to Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

Zeekr Group bought out Volvo's share in Lynk & Co in February, as part of a brand reshuffle within their parent Geely. Geely-owned Lynk & Co will launch a plug-in hybrid SUV in June with the longest electric range in Europe,

Lynk & Co sells both front- and all-wheel drive versions of the 08 in China, with the latter featuring a pair of electric motors. Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on which PHEV powertrain will be available in Europe, but we do know that the battery pack will take 33 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%.

BYD plans to raise $5.2 billion through a share sale in Hong Kong to fund its overseas expansion and research and development efforts.

An Audi factory in Brussels billed as the "cradle" of the German carmaker's electric drive is shutting down production for good on Friday, the latest sign of the woes afflicting Europe's auto industry.