The #5, Smart's biggest car to date will compete with EVs, including the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 E-tron, with 800-volt technology, dual OLED screens for driver and passenger, and a powerful Brabus variant.
The British sports-car brand will wait for the details of the U.S.-U.K. tariff deal before resuming shipments. It could also decide to build cars in the U.S.
MG, one of Europe's fastest-growing brands, aims to align its marketing across the region.
The plant in Sweden has continued to make cells for truckmaker Scania ever since the group’s business and assets were put up for sale in March.
Tesla is sticking to its plan to double output at its plant in Germany and further expand its logistics and battery-making capabilities, a company executive said.
VW is accelerating the development time of the VW ID1 as Chinese newcomers and traditional European rivals target the market for affordable small EVs.
Chinese brands are starting pivot away from BEVs to avoid EU tariffs. EV sales were up 41 percent, but PHEVs surged by 534 percent and full hybrids were up 3,946 percent.
Weak sales in China, slow EV demand and additional U.S. tariffs have all taken their toll on Porsche’s margin in the first quarter.
The Dolphin Surf, a longer version of the Seagull, China’s best-selling EV in April, will increase BYD’s portfolio in Europe to eight full-electric cars.
The Skoda Elroq was the bestselling EV for the month, followed by the Volkswagen ID3, ID7 and ID4. The Tesla Model Y fell to 10th place.
