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cenews – October 13, 2026. Jeep will expand its European model lineup to six models by 2030 and return to the D-segment.

cenews – October 13, 2026. A tour of the European automakers: Stellantis and the Renault Group are crowd-pleasers, while Volkswagen and its group brands seem subdued, and even Mercedes plays only a supporting role.

cenews – October 12, 2026. Peugeot is debuting a new booth concept at the Porte de Versailles, designed to convey the brand's world and vision in an emotionally engaging way at trade shows as well.

cenews – October 12, 2026. BYD Atto 8 with innovative battery technology for fast charging and a long range – Shark DMO as a pickup truck on a ladder frame.

cenews – October 5, 2026. The CEO of Zeekr Europe discusses the new luxury flagship and its customers; Geely's premium brand aims to gradually secure a top position in all European markets.

cenews – October 2, 2026. A conversation with Leapmotor's Germany CEO about the company's sponsorship and the brand's future. The Chinese brand has experienced rapid growth in just two years.

cenews – September 28, 2026. The Chinese auto giant will enter the local market in early 2027 with three SUV models, relying on a traditional sales model through a dealer network and a central warehouse for spare parts.

cenews – September 28, 2026. The Automotive Media Portal Embraces Artificial Intelligence – An Interview with the CEO of the Online Mobility Portal.

cenews – September 22, 2026. Ten years ago, the figure was 0.4 percent. More than one in four battery-powered passenger cars in Europe were registered in Germany in 2025. Norway is the leading market. Diesel accounts for 10 percent.

cenews – September 16, 2026. Europe's commercial vehicle giants are facing off against ambitious challengers from China. In addition to batteries and megawatt charging, software will determine who shapes the future of freight transport.

cenews – September 15, 2026. The company is unveiling its Deinst Pro One Next in Hanover and showcasing the autonomous "Box on Wheels" for last-mile delivery. Collaboration with UQI Robotics from China.

cenews – September 11, 2026. Next week, the world's largest commercial vehicle trade show will take place in Hanover. Chinese manufacturers are making their presence felt, and Tesla also plans to get in on the action in the future.

cenews – September 3, 2026. From September 8 to 13, Carinthia will once again become a gathering place for the Harley community: test rides, Alpine tours, custom bikes, concerts, and the grand parade are the highlights of Europe's largest brand event.

cenews – September 3, 2026. Daimler Truck, Volvo, Toyota, Bosch, and energy partners are planning an integrated ecosystem for zero-emission heavy-duty transportation; details will be announced on September 15 at the IAA Transportation.

cenews – September 3, 2026. Skoda, Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche are reorganizing their leadership and regional structures as of October; VW Chief Sales Officer Martin Sander is returning to Audi, and Martin Jahn of Skoda is taking over.

cenews – September 2, 2026. A school class from Hiroshima broke the special record; the factory museum combines the history of model cars, technology, local manufacturing culture, and educational programs.

cenews – September 2, 2026. "China Speed" is the buzzword in the auto industry: What it’s all about, why Chinese manufacturers are moving so fast, and how this is putting pressure on the German auto industry.

cenews – September 2, 2026. In Hanover, the commercial vehicle industry is showcasing solutions for climate-neutral logistics. VDA President Hildegard Müller is calling on Berlin and Brussels to finally provide infrastructure and planning certainty.

cenews – September 2, 2026. A special tour of the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf: from campers with rooftop terraces to wind tunnel-tested trailers and models for off-road enthusiasts, all the way to an inflatable camping kitchen.

cenews – September 1, 2026. Change at the Top of the Executive Board: The former head of quality will succeed Albrecht Reimold and will be responsible for manufacturing and supply chains going forward.

cenews – August 19, 2026. A lot has changed since the Landwind's disastrous crash test more than 20 years ago. Today, some Chinese models even perform better than their Western competitors.

cenews – August 18, 2026. In July, nearly 2,750 new vehicles of this brand were registered in Germany. Its market share climbed above one percent for the first time. The lineup is expanding with the addition of two more models.

cenews – August 17, 2026. Interview with the head of the German division. The brand will return to the C-segment and expand its micromobility offerings. The long-term goal is to regain a 3 percent market share.

cenews – August 17, 2026. Number of trips abroad down year-over-year – Italy, Austria, and Spain remain the most popular destinations – Business travel has nearly reached pre-COVID levels.

cenews – August 12, 2026. Among other things, Europe is trying to counter this with tariffs. But companies from China are quickly adapting to the changes. Will local production follow soon?

cenews – August 5, 2026. Cars are increasingly becoming smartphones on wheels. The major tech companies in the East and West are setting the tone here as well. But domestic manufacturers still have a chance.

cenews – July 29, 2026. The “Value over Volume” program appears to be paying off: While vehicle sales and revenue declined in the first half of the year, the Stuttgart-based company’s profit rose by a third.

cenews – July 22, 2026. The days when manufacturers from China simply copied the look of European models in a rather clumsy way are long gone. Instead, they are poaching creative talent from Europe.

cenews – July 7, 2026. New Elroq registrations in Germany more than doubled in the first half of the year. Nearly half of the customers are choosing the 85 with rear-wheel drive and the large battery.

cenews – May 21, 2026. A special limited edition of ten of the high-performance saloon with aerodynamic kit and design elements from the America's Cup team undergoes final tests before the start of production.

cenews – May 8, 2026. The first result of the German-Chinese collaboration will be rolling onto the roads in around two years' time. The production site is Zaragoza, where the Corsa is already built.

cenews – March 17, 2026. Prototype based on the Nissan Leaf to be tested from 2026 as part of a pilot project with Uber in Tokyo, expansion to over ten cities worldwide planned.

cenews – March 4, 2026. Rouven Mohr has almost 20 years of experience in the Volkswagen Group. He will continue in his role as Chief Technical Officer at Lamborghini on an interim basis for the time being.

cenews – March 3, 2026. The number of passenger cars in Germany increased slightly by 0.3% compared to January 2025. 4.1 percent are now electric cars. Over 822,000 classic cars are registered.

cenews – February 19, 2026. The facility will be built at the Polish plant in Walbrzych and will process the components of around 20,000 vehicles a year at the end of their life cycle. Second location in Europe.

cenews – February 11, 2026. Successor to Michael Mauer, primarily responsible for sporty luxury brands, career spanning many stations in the VW Group, exterior design of Arteon and current Touareg.

cenews – February 6, 2026. As of April 1, Koji Sato will lead the operating business as the new Chief Industry Officer. Kenta Kon will become Chief Executive Officer.

cenews – February 6, 2026. Car manufacturers are complaining about the decline in the market due to the US administration's changed position on electromobility. Ford and GM are also reporting increased depreciation.

cenews – January 29, 2026. The trade fair marks the start of the classic car season in Germany, attracting numerous fans of historic models to the Weser from January 30 to February 1. Some of the highlights.

cenews – January 27, 2026. With over 2.4 million registrations and a 16 percent market share, the multi-brand group maintains its leading position in the hybrid segment and in light commercial vehicles.

cenews – January 19, 2026. The Czech VW subsidiary increased its global sales by 12.8 percent. Passed Audi in Germany. Bestseller is the Octavia. Sales in India almost doubled.

cenews – January 14, 2026. Denis Le Vot is moving to the Canadian powersports manufacturer after more than 30 years with the Renault Group. His predecessor led the company for 22 years and is retiring.

cenews – January 13, 2026. Sales were only slightly down on 2024. Europe and South America up, China and USA down. In Germany, the market share rose to almost 20 percent.

cenews – January 12, 2026. The Motor Show in Belgium at the beginning of the year has evolved from a pure sales event into an important industry meeting place with international vehicle premieres.

cenews – November 19, 2025. With its modular platform and fleet-friendly services, the PV5 Chassis Cab is set to shake up the light commercial vehicle segment, from pick-ups to food trucks.

cenews – October 6, 2025. The first issue of "Auto-Motive" is aimed at journalists, editors, opinion leaders and anyone who appreciates well-founded information on mobility.

cenews – October 1, 2025. Chinese e-car start-up establishes itself as the most dynamic newcomer in China with a production output of one million vehicles in record time.

cenews – October 1, 2025. The media of the Authors' Union reached more than 1.4 million readers and users in September. Demand for the authors' exclusive reports has also risen sharply.

cenews – September 30, 2025. International Ipsos study shows: electric car on the rise, comfort and habit remain decisive, brand loyalty and dealer purchases important, China brands struggle for acceptance.

cenews – September 18, 2025. After three years of renovation, the brand center on the famous Parisian boulevard presents itself in new architecture with a 170-meter-long exhibition spiral.

cenews – August 21, 2025. The summer tire, designed for maximum dynamics, made its debut in Europe in 2005 and has been further developed over four generations, with 30 brands as original equipment and successes in motorsport.

cenews – August 21, 2025. EV4 now rolling off the production line at the Slovakian plant in Zilina, compact hatchback specially developed for Europe, investment of 108 million euros in new assembly lines.

cenews – July 28, 2025. Sales of the Spanish core brand fell by over a fifth, while sales of the perfomance brand rose by a third. Profit slump of over 90 percent in the first half of the year.

cenews – July 24, 2025. China's largest car importer also launches in Germany after the IAA in September with the electric Omoda 5 and plug-in hybrid Jaecoo 7, European production planned in Barcelona.

cenews – July 17, 2025. Uber plans to deploy 20,000 or more self-driving Gravity SUVs in dozens of markets worldwide, with the launch planned for the end of the year in a major US city.

cenews – May 10, 2025. The origins of the Austrian engine manufacturer lie in Dresden. Motorcycle manufacturers were also supplied until 2019. Large research and development department.

cenews – April 18, 2025. For CEO Luca de Meo, it is fortunate not to be represented in North America and China. The brand is currently riding a wave of success and is a year ahead of VW.

cenews – April 15, 2025. The automotive supplier got off lightly again in 2024. Whether it succeeds again this year depends not only on Trump, the Board of Directors and the workforce being downsized.

cenews – April 2, 2025. Local production of the Indian models Kushaq and Slavia from imported CKD kits. Exports began a year and a half ago. Number of dealers to double this year.

cenews – March 31, 2025. Utilize the development resources of the mechatronics specialist to plan and design new products, establish own development base in Europe to win new customers.

cenews – March 31, 2025. "Emergency Vehicle Approaching" technology developed together with the Dutch government, builds on existing assistance systems, activation via software update.

cenews – March 31, 2025. Including new and optimized bikes for 2025 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, advice from experts from the regional stores, test rides in cooperation with Louis dealers.

cenews – March 25, 2025. New car registrations in Europe in February 2025 three percent lower than in the same month last year. Battery electric cars slightly up, petrol and diesel cars down.

cenews – March 12, 2025. At the self-organized Kenshiki Forum in Brussels, the Japanese presented their new battery-electric SUVs, which will be rolling out to European dealerships in the course of the year.

cenews – March 2, 2025. The new Managing Director of Toyota Germany talks to Autoren Union Mobilität about the transformation to electromobility, upcoming model policy and the "Prius effect".

cenews – February 28, 2025. Plenty of space, an economical engine and a well thought-out operating concept are just some of the virtues of the brand's largest model. High towing capacity and also available as a seven-seater on request.

cenews – February 5, 2025. At the works meeting in Wolfsburg, VW employees were able to take a look at the design of the electric entry-level model. But first comes the ID 2 in 2026.

cenews – February 5, 2025. In the new corporate construct, the company was apparently to act as a subsidiary and not as a partner. The merger would have made it number three in the world.

cenews – January 10, 2025. Last year, the company sold almost 2.39 million cars and vans worldwide. Deliveries in Germany fell by nine percent, while they rose in the USA.

cenews – January 9, 2025. Global sales declined in China and South America in particular. In North America, however, Europe's largest manufacturer was able to catch up significantly. Germany also recorded a plus.

cenews – December 4, 2024. Importers are calling for clear framework conditions for the transformation. They see the targets for sales of electric cars as unattainable despite imminent price reductions.

cenews – December 2, 2024. Maserati celebrated its 110th anniversary in Modena for two days. A Gran Turismo "110 Anniversario" is built for each year. Vehicle parade on the race track.

cenews – November 27, 2024. The joint venture with SAIC was extended by ten years at an early stage. By 2030, 18 new VW and Audi models are to be launched on the market, 15 of which will be exclusive.

cenews – November 27, 2024. KTM has payment obligations in the upper three-digit million range. Restructuring proceedings under its own responsibility for "redimensioning" are being sought.

cenews – November 21, 2024. Due to a lack of seats from Recaro, production of the Grenadier and Quartermaster models at the former Smart plant in Hambach has been suspended since September. Production is due to resume in January.

cenews – November 20, 2024. Chery, the country's most successful exporter, will now also be entering the German market next year with the new Omoda and Jaecoo brands.

cenews – November 18, 2024. MAN uses the Powercell unit from the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier in the six-cylinder engine of the hTGX, which has been honored with the Truck Innovation Award.

cenews – November 14, 2024. Davide Grasso takes over the newly created post of Chief Heritage Officer for 14 brands. Contact person for museums and development of new business opportunities.

cenews – November 11, 2024. The 45-year-old will take over from Karin Radström, CEO of Daimler Truck Holding. He is currently responsible for business in Latin America.

cenews – November 4, 2024. Spain and Italy with growth, Germany, France and the UK report a slight decline in new registrations. Mopeds on the decline everywhere.

cenews – October 31, 2024. In the first nine months of the year, the two VW brands together achieved almost 1.1 million deliveries. Skoda increases profit, Seat invests in Cupra.

cenews – October 30, 2024. 21 percent less than in the same period last year. The finance business contributed to the increase in turnover. Vehicle sales fell by four percent.

cenews – October 24, 2024. Spare parts warehouse in Amsterdam put into operation. Additional engines for the Wey 03. 40 percent of the vehicles produced are now exported.

cenews – October 24, 2024. Essen Motor Show celebrates the car in all its diversity with around 500 exhibitors from 15 countries with sports cars, tuning, classic cars and a whole lot more.

cenews – October 22, 2024. Japan with noticeable decline - Brazil and Mexico growing strongly - Europe and USA still below pre-pandemic levels

cenews – October 21, 2024. Inspired by the highest mountain in Europe, Jeep and outdoor clothing brand The North Face have developed a special model of the Avenger 4xe, limited to 4806 units.

cenews – October 21, 2024. First plant in Europe with integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process, double-digit million euro investment, recovery rate of 96 percent expected.

cenews – October 21, 2024. According to current GDV projections, steadily rising spare parts prices and workshop costs are reducing higher premium income, and insurance premiums could follow suit in the medium term.

cenews – October 20, 2024. MG is the most successful Chinese brand on the German market. 12.5 percent growth in the first nine months. Almost every twentieth electric car comes from there.

cenews – October 11, 2024. In the first nine months, deliveries fell by 2.8 percent, mainly due to the Chinese market. Significant growth in North and South America.

cenews – October 11, 2024. Model changes in four out of six model series and the tense market situation in China resulted in a seven percent drop in sales after nine months. Germany in the plus.

cenews – October 1, 2024. The Wrzesnia plant in Poland is home to one of the largest factory-owned solar plants in Europe. It extends over 22 hectares. On average, 20 percent is covered.

cenews – September 30, 2024. The company reached its production milestone with an Ioniq 5 built at its main plant. Half of all vehicles have been produced in the past eleven years.

cenews – September 30, 2024. The former Head of Marketing and Managing Director of Ducati Germany is returning to his former employer in a global role. New business division.

cenews – September 19, 2024. The Opel boss is relaxed about the announced tightening of CO2 limits in the coming year; two electric vans with hydrogen fuel cells complete the range.

cenews – September 19, 2024. New Chinese electric car brand, a joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, launches in Europe with the battery-electric models T03 and C10, with more to follow.

cenews – September 19, 2024. Chinese electric brand feels "very committed to the European market" and wants to introduce a new model with advanced AI functions alongside its European range.

cenews – September 18, 2024. Citroën is the title partner of the Windsurf World Cup on Sylt for the first time, a long-term commitment with an extensive range of vehicles for test drives and VIP shuttles.

cenews – September 18, 2024. In the current YouGov study "Automotive Rankings Germany 2024", there is a cross-generational winner, only men and women are - once again - not in agreement.

cenews – September 18, 2024. For the first time, there are more electric cars on the road in Norway than petrol cars - not including hybrid combustion models, but diesel remains the dominant drive.