#europe

Breaking Defense says it will launch a distinct European edition in early May, reflecting what it describes as unprecedented emphasis on defense across Europe.

Geely says it is combining engineering operations in Gothenburg and Frankfurt to better align Europe with China and shorten the time needed to launch vehicles across markets.

Autonomous ride services backed by companies including Waymo, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Verne are set to launch in European cities this year, even as consumer acceptance and costs remain unresolved.

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor says it will bring three more models to Europe this year, while rapidly expanding its sales and service network across the region.

Skoda says continued investment in combustion vehicles alongside its electric rollout helped it deliver 174,900 battery-electric vehicles in 2025 while maintaining an 8.3 percent operating margin.

BYD is using Daniel Craig to introduce premium EV marque DENZA to Europe, with the brand’s Z9GT debut set for April 8 in Paris as part of a broader global expansion push.

The Dutch government says it plans to move quickly on a new Patriot air-defense order after warning that missing a March 31 deadline could push delivery back to 2033 and drive up costs.

A comprehensive study in Science finds climate change will dramatically increase forest fires, pest outbreaks, and windthrow across Europe through the end of the century.

Europe's ambitious plans to build a homegrown battery industry are colliding with reality as factories close, investment stalls, and Chinese manufacturers widen their cost advantage. Automakers face a painful choice between domestic sourcing goals and economic survival.

January 2026 data reveals a stark geographic divide in Tesla's European performance, with sales cratering by up to 88% in Norway while climbing sharply in Spain, Italy, and Finland.