China-made new energy vehicles await shipment to Europe in Xiamen, Fujian province. An electric vehicle designed in Spain by Volkswagen's Cupra brand but made in China would be "wiped out" if the European Commission followed through with planned import tariffs of 21.3 percent, the brand's CEO said. Without the projected Tavascan sales, Cupra would miss EU-mandated carbon dioxide reduction targets …
An electric vehicle brand owned by Volkswagen would be “wiped out” by proposed European Union tariffs aimed at China, according to a top executive at the car giant. Models in Volkswagen’s Cupra brand are designed in Spain but include cars made in China, which would face tariffs of 21.3pc under proposals from the European Commission. Raising the price of the …