Germany

[July – 26] Mercedes – Benz expands Hungarian factory in efficiency drive | Reuters

[July – 26] Volkswagen and Gotion reportedly in talks over stake in Spain battery plant – Yahoo Finance

[July – 26] Toyota Signs Agreement to Join Volvo, Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Venture – ACT News

[June – 26] Mercedes launches mass production of electric motor for high-performance AMG brand | Reuters

[June – 26] Mercedes ‘ Chinese ownership ties could ban U.S. sales under bills – Automotive News

[June – 26] Bosch Secures Long-Term Mercedes – Benz Electric Motor Manufacturing Contract

[June – 26] Turkey and Germany Expand Energy Partnership to Include Critical Minerals

[June – 26] VW plans to cut up to 100000 jobs and shut plants, report says – The Guardian

[June – 26] Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20% – Reuters

[June – 26] BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants | Reuters

[June – 26] Samsung SDI reportedly to supply battery cells to Volkswagen – electrive.com

[June – 26] Volkswagen to reduce workforce by 19,000 by end of year, CEO says – Reuters

[May – 2026] AMG Critical Materials N.V. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Zinnwald Lithium Adding Optionality in Critical Materials in the Heart of Europe

[May – 2026] China’s Xpeng in talks with VW to buy European factory, report says

[May – 2026] Germany to boost raw materials fund to reduce reliance on China

[May – 2026] Volkswagen rules out Chinese plant talks amid Europe overcapacity concerns

[Apr – 2026] Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz

[Mar – 2026] From Toyota to Stellantis, CEO churn roils auto industry with 9 new bosses in just a year

[Mar – 2026] VW, BMW, Mercedes lost $6 billion to U.S. tariffs in 2025

[Mar – 2026] German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes, BMW combustion cars by 2030