{
  "id": 16816796,
  "title": "Markus Haupt (Anfac and Seat-Cupra): The European car has not thrown in the towel and is on the counterattack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/markus-haupt-anfac-y-seat-cupra-el-automovil-europeo-no-ha-tirado-la",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:47:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Expansion ES",
    "slug": "expansion-es",
    "url": "https://www.expansion.com/empresas/motor/2026/10/28/6ae105a5468aeb501d8b458e.html"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "Markus Haupt, president of Spanish automobile manufacturers' association Anfac and Seat-Cupra, says European carmakers are reacting to the influx of Chinese brands in Europe with investments in new electric vehicle technology. He believes a fair competitive framework is needed for European groups to remain competitive. Haupt supports the \"made in Europe\" approach and wants Spain to be more attractive for new investments, particularly from Chinese groups. He also advocates for flexible CO2 targets and a stable plan to support electric vehicle sales.",
  "summary": "The executive asks for continuity in electric vehicle aid despite the election halt and assures that the automobile has no political colors. Read",
  "key_points": [
    "European automotive industry not conceding defeat despite Chinese brands",
    "European manufacturers need fair competition framework for electric cars",
    "Spain aims to become top European car manufacturer with IAA and made in Europe concept"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}