BMW in Talks With EU on Tariff Exemption for China-made Mini EVs
If negotiations succeed, the 20.7% additional duty could be replaced by a minimum import price mechanism.
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If negotiations succeed, the 20.7% additional duty could be replaced by a minimum import price mechanism.
BYD achieved this milestone even as the EU slaps a 27% tariff on China-made EVs, with growth driven by the budget-friendly Dolphin Surf.
Chinese brands sold a combined 70,465 vehicles in Europe in January, up 80% YoY, lifting market share from 4% in January 2025 to 7.4%.
As major global automakers release their 2025 sales figures, BYD’s annual sales of 4.602 million vehicles make it the first Chinese automaker to enter the global top six by volume.
VW also pledged export caps and EU-based EV investments tied to industrial and climate targets, with the Commission concluding the arrangement would not harm EU industry.
China sold 34.35 million vehicles in 2025, widening its lead over the U.S., India, and Japan.
Horizon plans to scale mass production of its HSD solution to tens of millions of units over the next three to five years.
China’s auto market prepares for new model launches in 2026, highlighting competition in full-size SUV segments.
The cumulative European sales of the Seal U PHEV reached 72,667 units in 2025.
China’s NEV market in 2025 saw intense competition, particularly among joint venture automakers like Toyota and Nissan.