BMW has joined Chinese producers in filing a challenge at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs), according to a filing on the court's website.

Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said Monday.

FIVE years of rapid European growth for Chinese electric-car manufacturers ground to a halt in 2024, as trade barriers added to the challenge of building up sales in a stagnant market. Read more at The Business Times.

Tesla's legal challenge is in response to the EU introducing tariffs at the end of October of 7.8 percent on Tesla's China-made vehicles. The bloc has also set tariffs of up to 35.3 percent on other China-made EVs. The new tariffs come on top of a 10 percent standard import tariff that was already in place for electric vehicle imports into the EU.

President Trump intends to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, impacting several Asian automakers and battery firms. This move affects diverse sectors including auto manufacturers such as Volkswagen,

BMW unveiled a new and improved version of the iX Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) that extends range, enhances performance, and refines its unmistakable design. Already a benchmark for premium electric driving, the latest iteration of the all-electric iX pushes the boundaries of what a luxury EV can be.

In terms of battery capacity, the 2026 iX has been significantly increased with a 30 percent jump in the BMW iX xDrive45 (now at 94.8 kWh). The iX xDrive60 rises to 106.1-kWh and the iX xDrive70 goes up to 108.9-kWh.

The European Union wants to work with Donald Trump to tackle China’s economic “non-market policies”, its trade chief said on Wednesday, in a rare public admission that the bloc wants to partner with the new US administration on issues tied to Beijing.

Tesla TSLA has joined BMW and several Chinese manufacturers in challenging EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), per a court filing. While the tariffs are significantly lower than the 100% punitive duties imposed by the United States and Canada on Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs),

BMW is refreshing a range of models and introducing an entry-level 2-Series Gran Coupe with 121 hp. Spring is right around the corner and that means BMW is preparing an assortment of updates. This year’s changes include new engines, upgraded EVs, and improved standard equipment.

The 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 (previously the xDrive50) now makes 536 hp and 564 lb-ft of torque, with the M70 xDrive cranking output up to 650 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque.