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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tesla sales continue to fall in Europe's largest car market, here's the Chinese EV company hurting Tesla
Tesla sales in Germany , Europe's largest car market, plummeted by 36.2% in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline, according to data released by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). The agency reported that Tesla registered just 1,210 new vehicles last month, down from the same period a year ago. Despite Tesla's struggles, the overall market for battery electric vehicles (EVs) in Germany surged by 44.9%, driven by strong demand for competitors, notably Chinese automaker BYD. The decline in Tesla's sales extends beyond Germany, with significant drops across other European markets. In France, Tesla's registrations fell by a staggering 67%, while Spain saw a 29% decrease. In Sweden, Tesla's sales dropped 53%, with Volkswagen's new electric model, the ID.7, outselling Tesla's revamped Model Y by nearly two to one. Norway was a notable exception, where Tesla sold 2,600 vehicles—more than triple the previous year's figures—boosted by strong deliveries of the updated Model Y. Chinese EVs are hurting Tesla Meanwhile, Chinese EV giant BYD has been gaining ground in Europe. In Germany, BYD's sales soared ninefold to 1,857 units in May, making it the top-performing Chinese EV brand in the market. This growth comes despite the European Union imposing 17% tariffs on Chinese EVs in 2024. Across Europe, the appetite for electric vehicles remains robust, with Spain reporting a 72% increase in overall EV sales, even as Tesla's figures slid by 19%. Analysts attribute Tesla's declining sales to a combination of factors, including growing competition from Chinese manufacturers and controversy surrounding CEO Elon Musk 's political activities, which have sparked protests among some European consumers. As the EV market continues to expand, Tesla faces mounting pressure to regain its footing in key markets.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tesla sales continue to fall in Europe's largest car market, here's the Chinese EV company hurting Tesla
Tesla sales in Germany , Europe's largest car market, plummeted by 36.2% in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline, according to data released by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). The agency reported that Tesla registered just 1,210 new vehicles last month, down from the same period a year ago. Despite Tesla's struggles, the overall market for battery electric vehicles (EVs) in Germany surged by 44.9%, driven by strong demand for competitors, notably Chinese automaker BYD. The decline in Tesla's sales extends beyond Germany, with significant drops across other European markets. In France, Tesla's registrations fell by a staggering 67%, while Spain saw a 29% decrease. In Sweden, Tesla's sales dropped 53%, with Volkswagen's new electric model, the ID.7, outselling Tesla's revamped Model Y by nearly two to one. Norway was a notable exception, where Tesla sold 2,600 vehicles—more than triple the previous year's figures—boosted by strong deliveries of the updated Model Y. Chinese EVs are hurting Tesla Meanwhile, Chinese EV giant BYD has been gaining ground in Europe. In Germany, BYD's sales soared ninefold to 1,857 units in May, making it the top-performing Chinese EV brand in the market. This growth comes despite the European Union imposing 17% tariffs on Chinese EVs in 2024. Across Europe, the appetite for electric vehicles remains robust, with Spain reporting a 72% increase in overall EV sales, even as Tesla's figures slid by 19%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unfriendliest Countries in the World, Ranked TheDaddest Undo Analysts attribute Tesla's declining sales to a combination of factors, including growing competition from Chinese manufacturers and controversy surrounding CEO Elon Musk 's political activities, which have sparked protests among some European consumers. As the EV market continues to expand, Tesla faces mounting pressure to regain its footing in key markets. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
New York Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- New York Times
Germans Are Buying More Electric Cars, but Not Teslas
Tesla sales in Germany dropped in May for the fifth month in a row, as demand for the electric vehicle maker continued to slide across much of Europe, despite Elon Musk's efforts to turn his focus away from his U.S. government activities and back to his companies. Registrations of new Tesla cars in Germany, Europe's largest car market, dropped more than a third compared with the same month last year, data released from the country's Federal Motor Transport Authority, K.B.A., showed on Tuesday. Tesla sales in other European countries have also remained depressed, falling more than 67 percent in France and 29 percent in Spain in May. Only Norway stood out as an exception, with Tesla selling 2,600 cars in May, more than triple the number sold in the same month last year. Sales were led by deliveries of Tesla's newly revamped version of its most popular vehicle, the Model Y. In neighboring Sweden, Volkswagen sold nearly twice as many of its latest electric model, the ID.7, as the new Model Y from Tesla, whose overall sales in the country dropped 53 percent. Mr. Musk has tried to downplay the extent of Tesla's losses in Europe, telling Bloomberg News in an interview at the Qatar Economic Forum that although it was the region where the brand faces its greatest challenges, 'The European car market is quite weak.' But data from European markets does not support that claim. In Germany, sales of battery-powered cars grew nearly 45 percent in May, compared with the year prior. In Spain, overall sales of electric cars grew 72 percent, while Tesla sales slid 19 percent. In Germany, demand for BYD, Tesla's main E.V. rival, rose ninefold, the strongest showing of an electric vehicle producer from China. The company, which overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of electric cars earlier this year, has been making inroads in Europe, despite facing tariffs of 17 percent imposed by the European Union in 2024. Although Mr. Musk has left his role at the White House, Tesla sales have been affected by his foray into politics. In April, the company reported that its vehicle sales fell 13 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, as profit plunged to its lowest level in four years. The company has been hurt by protests against Mr. Musk's support for President Trump and several far-right parties in France, Germany and Italy.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen Will Use Real Names Again, and These Were Some of the Best
Volkswagen is now admitting its mistakes with the naming of its line of EVs. The ID.3, ID.4, and ID.7 aren't the worst we've seen, but the and ID.2all are just plain weird and utterly forgettable. It's too easy to forget what kind of vehicle goes with what name. Seriously, why couldn't Volkswagen call its electric minivan the Westfalia or something similar from its past? It has a retro style, so give it a name that's evocative, not strange. Now, the brand wants to pivot by returning to proper names, the kind that many brands abandoned over the past few decades. The guilty parties are the brands that have employed alpha-numeric model names in place of names with character, having copied the Germans' methodology. Car companies wanted to be viewed as cultured and sophisticated like the Europeans, but almost nothing dilutes a car's personality like getting rid of a proper name. Acura used to have great names like the Legend and the Integra (thankfully, it's back now), but moved to meaningless names like RL, CL, TL, et al. Mazda eliminated names like Tribute and Millenia in favor of 626, 6, CX-5, CX-9, and so on. Cadillac used to have the DeVille, the Eldorado, and even the Allante. Okay, so we don't miss the Cimarron or the Catera, but at least we remember what those cars looked like. Thankfully, it still has the Escalade. When Lexus and Infiniti emerged as luxury sub-brands, they went right to alpha-numeric names without hesitating. The LS, SC, RX, and ES were born, and Infiniti's Q, J, QX, FX, and M names weren't much better. When Genesis hit the scene decades later, it did the same with its G80, then G70, G90, GV70, GV80, and the electric GV60. Then, there are just plain confusing ones that don't roll off the tongue. The BMW X5 sounds fine, but transmogrify it into the BMW X5 sDrive40i? Really? Enough already with all the letters and numbers. How about a real name? We love it when automakers do the right kind of course correction, and we get that naming vehicles presents challenges. Model names should be unique and evoke the brand identity well, but that doesn't mean the results are always worthy of respect. According to Volkswagen, 'ID' stands for 'Intelligent design, identity and visionary technologies'. Snooze. Where's the passion? The 'ID.' style naming convention isn't widespread across VW's stable, but it dominates its EVs. The brand still has the Golf, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan, and Atlas (no one misses names like the hard-to-pronounce Touareg or the tepidly labeled Passat), but it recognizes that the ID. vehicles lack some naming verve. VW's head of marketing and sales, Martin Sander, stated to the German publication Auto Und Wirtschaft: "The cars will get proper names again. Neither the ID. 2all nor the ID. Every1 will have those names in series production. We'll announce that when the time comes." What the revised EV names will be is unknown, but we know that the current ones really need to go. You can't just slap an "ID" and a "." along with goofy made-up words tacked on in hopes that customers will know what they are. They sure won't go down in history as great car names. Here are some of the best names from Volkswagen's illustrious past that we think should make a resurgence. The Rabbit name never should've disappeared. It was used for the first generation of the North American Golf, and was cute and memorable, more than even the iconic Golf. It was boxy-handsome, fun to toss, and very affordable. VW would earn the praise of just about everyone if it brought back the name. Of course, the Golf "Rabbit" is perfect for the upcoming ID. Every1. The Scirocco (shir-ROC-o) is probably the best name VW ever came up with. It comes directly from a Mediterranean wind, and boy, does it sound cool. Also known as the Type 53, the two-door, front-wheel drive hatchback was meant to be a successor to the Karmann Ghia coupe and a sportier alternative to the more economical Golf. Please, VW, put it on the ID. CODE and bring that China-only EV here. The name alone would make it sell. The Corrado was the successor to the Scirocco, but it didn't last long in the United States. It briefly sold next to the outgoing Scirocco, but its price and limited practicality prevented wider appeal. Its last year stateside was 1994, and the two-door, front-wheel drive hatchback never had a successor. The name came from the Spanish verb "correr" (to sprint), and boy, did it leave quickly. The Corrado name would be a great replacement for the ID. CROZZ 2-door electric crossover. Ok, so we're not 100% behind this one, but hear us out. The originally military-use vehicle isn't pretty by any means, but the name is totally memorable. Otherwise known as the Volkswagen Type 181, it was originally created as a semi-amphibious vehicle for the West German Army. We don't doubt that any modern Volkswagen would look prettier than this boxy SUV inspired by cardboard boxes, but we could definitely see a boxy Jeep-style electric SUV with the "Thing" name slapped on it. It would be perfect if the ID. LIFE concept was brought to life. We get that the future of automotive is electric, but that doesn't mean VW's EV names have to suck. Finally, someone higher up in the Volkswagen ranks is talking sense, and maybe other automakers will follow suit. Is it marketing suicide to change names midstream? Not necessarily. It could be risky, but it's been done before. VW would be making a smart move, in our opinion, and properly done names could make their vehicles more easily identifiable and memorable. Volkswagen Will Use Real Names Again, and These Were Some of the Best first appeared on Autoblog on May 28, 2025
Miami Herald
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Volkswagen Will Use Real Names Again, and These Were Some of the Best
Volkswagen is now admitting its mistakes with the naming of its line of EVs. The ID.3, ID.4, and ID.7 aren't the worst we've seen, but the and ID.2all are just plain weird and utterly forgettable. It's too easy to forget what kind of vehicle goes with what name. Seriously, why couldn't Volkswagen just call its electric minivan the Westfallia or something similar from its past? It has a retro style, so give it a name that's evocative, not strange. Now, the brand wants to pivot by returning to proper names, the kind that many brands abandoned over the past few decades. The guilty parties are the brands that have employed alpha-numeric model names in place of names with character, having copied the Germans' methodology. Car companies wanted to be viewed as cultured and sophisticated like the Europeans, but almost nothing dilutes a car's personality like getting rid of a proper name. Acura used to have great names like the Legend and the Integra (thankfully, it's back now), but moved to meaningless names like RL, CL, TL, et al. Mazda eliminated names like Tribute and Millenia in favor of 626, 6, CX-5, CX-9, and so on. Cadillac used to have the DeVille, the Eldorado, and even the Allante. Okay, so we don't miss the Cimarron or the Catera, but at least we remember what those cars looked like. Thankfully, it still has the Escalade When Lexus and Infiniti emerged as luxury sub-brands, they went right to alpha-numeric names without hesitating. The LS, SC, RX, and ES were born, and Infiniti's Q, J, QX, FX, and M names weren't much better. When Genesis hit the scene decades later, it did the same with its G80, then G70, G90, GV70, GV80, and the electric GV60. Then, there are just plain confusing ones that don't roll off the tongue. The BMW X5 sounds fine, but transmogrify it into the BMW X5 sDrive40i? Really? Enough already with all the letters and numbers. How about a real name? We love it when automakers do the right kind of course correction, and we get that naming vehicles presents challenges. Model names should be unique and evoke the brand identity well, but that doesn't mean the results are always worthy of respect. According to Volkswagen, 'ID' stands for "Intelligent design, identity and visionary technologies". Snooze. Where's the passion? The "ID." style naming convention isn't widespread across VW's stable, but it dominates its EVs. The brand still has the Golf, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan, and Atlas (no one misses names like the hard-to-pronounce Touareg or the tepidly labeled Passat), but it recognizes that the ID. vehicles lack some naming verve. VW's head of marketing and sales, Martin Sander, stated to the German publication Auto Und Wirtschaft: "The cars will get proper names again. Neither the ID. 2all nor the ID. Every1 will have those names in series production. We'll announce that when the time comes." What the revised EV names will be is unknown, but we know that the current ones really need to go. You can't just slap an "ID" and a "." along with goofy made-up words tacked on in hopes that customers will know what they are. They sure won't go down in history as great car names. Here are some of the best names from Volkswagen's illustrious past that we think should make a resurgence. "Rabbit" (1975 - 1984) should replace the "ID. Every1" The Rabbit name never should've disappeared. It was used for the first generation of the North American Golf, and was cute and memorable, more than even the iconic Golf. It was boxy-handsome, fun to toss, and very affordable. VW would earn the praise of just about everyone if it brought back the name. Of course, the Golf "Rabbit" is perfect for the upcoming ID. Every1. "Scirocco" (1974–1992) should replace the "ID. CODE" The Scirocco (shir-ROC-o) is probably the best name VW ever came up with. It comes directly from a Mediterranean wind, and boy, does it sound cool. Also known as the Type 53, the two-door, front-wheel drive hatchback was meant to be a successor to the Karmann Ghia coupe and a sportier alternative to the more economical Golf. Please, VW, put it on the ID. CODE and bring that China-only EV here. The name alone would make it sell. "Corrado" (1988-1995) should replace the "ID. CROZZ" The Corrado was the successor to the Scirocco, but it didn't last long in the United States. It briefly sold next to the outgoing Scirocco, but its price and limited practicality prevented wider appeal. Its last year stateside was 1994, and the two-door, front-wheel drive hatchback never had a successor. The name came from the Spanish verb "correr" (to sprint), and boy, did it leave quickly. The Corrado name would be a great replacement for the ID. CROZZ 2-door electric crossover. "Thing" (1968–1983) should replace the "ID. LIFE" Ok, so we're not 100% behind this one, but hear us out. The originally military-use vehicle isn't pretty by any means, but the name is totally memorable. Otherwise known as the Volkswagen Type 181, it was originally created as a semi-amphibious vehicle for the West German Army. We don't doubt that any modern Volkswagen would look prettier than this boxy SUV inspired by cardboard boxes, but we could definitely see a boxy Jeep-style electric SUV with the "Thing" name slapped on it. It would be perfect if the ID. LIFE concept was brought to life. We get that the future of automotive is electric, but that doesn't mean VW's EV names have to suck. Finally, someone higher up in the Volkswagen ranks is talking sense, and maybe other automakers will follow suit. Is it marketing suicide to change names midstream? Not necessarily. It could be risky, but it's been done before. VW would be making a smart move, in our opinion, and properly done names could make their vehicles more easily identifiable and memorable. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
