BMW, Geely, SAIC, and BYD are taking legal action to overturn EU tariffs on Chinese imports. The four automakers filed complaints at the Court of Justice of the European Union this week.

The EU imposed extra tariffs of up to 35% on Chinese-manufactured EVs in October after an anti-subsidy investigation found Chinese state support was unfairly undercutting European automakers.

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is joining a Geely lawsuit against European Union tariffs on electric cars imported from China, adding to a flurry of legal cases targeting the duties.

BMW has revealed an even more souped-up version of its M3 wagon model, the M3 CS Touring. Staging its global unveil at the iconic Mount Panorama circuit in Bathurst, just 55 vehicles have been allocated locally with each set to carry a price tag of $253,

This story incorporates reporting fromElectrek, Bloomberg on MSN.com and MSN.Tesla and BMW have initiated legal proceedings against the European Union in response to newly imposed tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China.

The European automotive industry faces rising tensions as BMW and Tesla Shanghai file lawsuits against the European Commission

Tesla is challenging the European Union in court over the tariffs imposed on its Chinese electric vehicles despite getting

Tesla and BMW are also taking action over duties imposed after an EU investigation concluded Chinese subsidies were distorting the market.

China has become the sixth largest country of origin for new vehicles registered in Europe, according to the latest data from JATO Dynamics.

Carmakers are taking legal action against European Union special tariffs on electric cars from China. In addition to Tesla and BMW, Mercedes-Benz is now also taking action against the tariffs before The European Court of Justice,

BMW and Tesla have both filed cases with the EU's Court of Justice challenging the EU’s recent decision to hike tariffs on Chinese-made BEVs.