Economy & IndustryChina
China Sets 2030 Goal to Join World Auto Powers
China's nine-department 15th Five-Year Plan targets NEVs at 70% of new passenger-car sales and world automotive power status by 2030.
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Economy & TradeTechnology
China Targets Auto Powerhouse Status by 2030
China unveils a 15th Five-Year Plan to become a global auto powerhouse by 2030, targeting 70% NEV passenger sales and large-scale autonomous driving.
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Business & Economy
D'Ieteren Restructuring Threatens 344 Jobs in Belgium
Belgian car distributor D'Ieteren Automotive announces restructuring that could eliminate 344 jobs, citing decarbonization and digitalization.
—5 min read
EconomyTechnology
Chinese Auto Exports Enter Global 'Deep Water Zone'
Chinese auto exports shift from simple sales to deep local integration, pursuing local production and brand building amid global regulatory challenges.
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BusinessEconomy
VW to Cut 1 Million Vehicle Capacity Amid China Threat
Volkswagen plans to cut 1 million vehicles of capacity and slash its model lineup by up to 50% as Chinese rivals erode market share in China and Europe.
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BusinessTechnology
70 Years On: China's Auto Journey from Truck to World Lead
China marks 70 years since its first domestically made car, celebrating its journey from one truck factory to the world's top auto market and EV leader.
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AutomotiveEconomy
China's Auto Exports Shift from Scale to Value-Driven Growth
China's auto exports hit 5.1M vehicles in H1 2026 as the industry shifts from volume-driven to value-driven growth, led by NEV technology.
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Economy & Industry
Flanders Offers Volvo €119M to Secure Ghent Factory Future
The Flemish government offers Volvo Cars up to €119 million in subsidies to secure the Ghent factory, protecting 6,500 jobs and Belgium's last car plant.
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EconomyLabor
Volvo Ghent Strike Ends as Workers Accept Supplier Deal
A four-day strike at Plasman, a key Volvo Car Gent supplier, ends after workers narrowly approve a deal. Production can gradually resume.
—4 min read
EconomyLabor
Volvo Ghent Strike: 4,000 Workers Idle as Crisis Deepens
A strike at Plasman, a key Volvo Ghent supplier, enters its third day with no resolution. 4,000 workers are on economic unemployment as production halts.
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Science & TechnologyEconomy
China's EVs Are Getting Heavier, Posing Industry Challenges
China's new energy vehicles have gained 27.5% in weight since 2020, driven by larger batteries and features, raising safety and infrastructure concerns.
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EnvironmentTransport
Diesel Cars Drop to Just 3% of New Registrations in Belgium
Diesel vehicles now account for just 3% of new car registrations in Belgium, down from 80% at its peak, as electric cars dominate the market.
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EconomyTechnology
Stellantis to Build Chinese Cars in Europe in Landmark Deal
Stellantis signs deals to manufacture Chinese Voyah EVs in France and explore US collaboration with JLR, marking a strategic shift.
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EconomyAutomotive
Stellantis Launches Affordable E-Car Project for Europe
Stellantis announces E-Car project to produce small, affordable EVs starting in 2028 at its Pomigliano plant in Italy, targeting the European market.
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