Neil Winton has covered the European Auto industry in general and electric cars in particular for Forbes for 11 years. He is based in the U.K. and publishes WintonsWorld.com. Winton was a reporter and editor at Reuters for 33 years. His Reuters assignments included New York and
Mediocre Outcomes Would Suit Europe’s Car Industry Just Fine
Auto sales this year in Europe will range from modest gains to stagnation. That would be a great outcome because the industry is in the throes of unprecedented turmoil.
Auto Door Shuts For Troubled European Manufacturers As Defense Opens
European automakers and suppliers are under pressure as traditional markets fade and new technology threatens. But auto workers are in demand as defense industries rally.
U.S. Tariffs Might Slash European Auto Sales By 20% - Report
Europe’s auto exports to the U.S. could fall by just over 20% or 200,000 vehicles in 2025 if the new 25% tariff lasts for the whole year, consultancy Inovev said.
Porsche, Stellantis Most Exposed To U.S. Tariffs, But Outcomes Murky
The EU reacted with anger to tariff plans. Porsche and Stellantis are the most exposed automakers. UBS expects tariffs to spurt, then settle back to between 10 and 15%.
U.S. Tariffs Won’t Impact Ferrari Sales, Profits Much
Ferrari’s U.S. sales and profits won’t be hurt very much by whatever new tariff regime is introduced, according to analysts. Aston Martin is a little more vulnerable.
Trump’s Trade Aim May Delay U.S./European Auto Tariff Pact
Europe reacted with horror to the U.S. threat to impose a 25% auto tariff. But Trump wants to overturn unfair non-tariff barriers to all trade too.
Little BYD Surf Debuts In Europe As ICE Reprieve Pressure Mounts
The EU’s EV sales targets for 2030 and 2035 look impossible, despite the arrival the cut-price BYD Surf. Pressure is mounting to allow new combustion power after 2035.
Volkswagen Gathers Investor Support, But EV Performance Needs Work
Volkswagen’s profit-making prospects are on the mend and Moody’s Ratings has been doing its more conservative sums. It’s a mixed verdict.
BYD Sales Plans, Technology Enhancements Spell Danger For Europeans
BYD plans to raise its market share in Europe by building factories there while news of its latest technology might persuade doubting customers to embrace Chinese EVs.
BMW Calm About U.S./EU Auto Tariffs But Could Be Surprised
BMW expects U.S. tariff controversies won’t last too long but President Trump has criticised Europe’s trade policies and this might hinder auto industry negotiations.