Douglas A. Bolduc

When completed the factory will be able to make batteries for about 500,000 cars a year.
 

Jim Rowan took on several roles -- and sizes -- to showcase key features in the EX30 small SUV.

Two of the closest segment races in Europe pit full-electric cars against models with internal-combustion engines.

Twelve of the 16 brands with the biggest sales gains in August are either from China or produce all or a large portion of their models in the country.

The Tesla Model Y was Europe's top-selling new car in August, followed by the VW T-Roc and Peugeot 208.

Volvo's plan to become an electric-only brand by 2030 is changing the makeup of the company.

CEO Thomas Ingenlath says he prioritizes value over volume, therefore he wants the EV maker to carve out a space for itself in the premium segment "rather than producing smaller, cheaper cars."

The move toward electrified mobility is a way for Germany and China to expand relations, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said. Meanwhile, his counterpart at Mercedes-Benz, Ola Kallenius, said tariffs and trade barriers with China are not the way forward.

The automotive supply chain is undergoing a major shake-up because of deglobalization, and no where is is more prevalent than in Europe.

Electric-first automakers such as Tesla and Nio outshined established brands such as Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota in a new ranking that grades companies on their software skills.

The China-focused electric EM90 minivan is a new twist for the automaker that is better known for SUVs and wagons.

MG was in position to outsell Tesla in Europe after more than doubling its sales in July. MG led Tesla 15,991 to 15,139 based on preliminary figures from market researcher Dataforce.

The VW T-Roc leads the Dacia Sandero to be July's top-seller in Europe. The Renault Clio and VW Golf are in a tight race for third place, while the Tesla Model Y slips out of the top 20.

Audi extended its lead over compact premium rivals from BMW and Mercedes in July.

The German supplier will showcase products it expects to be fitted into up to 90 percent of future models at the IAA in Munich next month.