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Germany Revives EV Purchase Grants — Up to €6,000 to Reignite Demand and Protect the Auto Industry
Germany has reinstated purchase subsidies for electric cars, offering between €1,500 and €6,000 to private buyers of new battery electrics and certain hybrids registering from 1 January 2026. The policy aims to boost demand, protect domestic industry and accelerate decarbonisation, but its effectiveness will depend on targeting, uptake and complementary investments in infrastructure.

China’s Auto Crown Up For Grabs: How Chongqing, Hefei and Regional Strategies are Redrawing the Map
In 2025 China’s auto industry saw a geopolitical and strategic reshuffle: Chongqing has claimed de facto leadership on the strength of Seres and Huawei’s AITO, Hefei has emerged as the country’s leading NEV production hub through an investment‑led model, and coastal cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou are refocusing on high‑value upstream technology and industrial transformation. A statistical reclassification of production sites also shifted the apparent rankings, underscoring how policy and accounting can reshape perceived industrial strength.