Autoteollisuus

Seuraa
Illustration depicting Trump announcing 25% tariffs on EU cars amid trade dispute, with blocked vehicles at border and EU retaliation warnings.
AI:n luoma kuva

Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks; bloc warns of retaliation in trade deal dispute

Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva

US President Donald Trump announced on May 1, 2026, via Truth Social, 25% tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union effective next week, claiming the bloc breached last summer's trade deal. The EU insists it is complying, demands clarifications, and reserves all options for retaliation, as Germany's auto sector braces for heavy impact.

Google is enhancing its Android Auto in-car software with new artificial intelligence features, YouTube integration, Dolby Atmos sound and immersive 3D maps.

Raportoinut AI

Ford Motor Company has formally launched Ford Energy, a new wholly owned subsidiary focused on building container-sized battery systems for utilities and data centers. The move follows the company's December 2025 pivot away from certain EV plans and repurposes an underutilized Kentucky plant previously tied to an electric vehicle joint venture.

Porsche has launched the 2026 Cayenne Electric, with the Turbo Electric version delivering 1,156 hp, making it the most powerful production car in the brand's history. This fully electric SUV provides up to 653 km WLTP range and charges from 10 to 80% in under 16 minutes. It was tested in Barcelona.

Raportoinut AI

The Green-CDU coalition in Baden-Württemberg calls for major changes to the EU combustion engine ban from 2035. The coalition agreement demands greater technology openness for the auto industry. Cem Özdemir thereby distances himself from his party.

GM Korea dismissed rumors of withdrawal during a media briefing at its Changwon plant, reaffirming its commitment to local production as a small SUV hub. The company announced cumulative production of 2 million Trax Crossover and Trailblazer vehicles, with the factory operating at around 95% capacity year-round. It pledged a $600 million investment to bolster Korean operations.

Raportoinut AI

General Motors' Super Cruise hands-free driving system has surpassed one billion miles driven across nearly 750,000 vehicles in the US and Canada. The system, which debuted in 2017, restricts use to pre-mapped highways and monitors driver attention with an infrared camera. Usage continues to grow, with high renewal rates among owners.

 

 

 

Tämä verkkosivusto käyttää evästeitä

Käytämme evästeitä analyysiä varten parantaaksemme sivustoamme. Lue tietosuojakäytäntömme tietosuojakäytäntö lisätietoja varten.
Hylkää