European automakers urge support as VW warns of 'enormous pressure'

European carmakers seek more support against Chinese rivals Volkswagen warns of 'enormous pressure' on industry Drop in BMW, Stellantis Q3 deliveries highlight challenges By Rachel More and Giulio Piovaccari PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) — European automakers urged policymakers on Tuesday to do more to help them cope with Chinese competition and the shift to electric vehicles, as a drop in third-quarter deliveries at BMW and Stellantis underscored the pressure on the industry. Europe's mass-market car industry is under "enormous pressure", Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume told an event taking place alongside the Paris motor show, renewing calls for more flexible regulation and incentives to support local manufacturing. The European Union announced a deal on Friday that could cut Chinese exports of hybrid vehicles to the bloc by more than a half, addressing concerns among European automakers that Chinese rivals, grappling with weak demand at home and largely shut out of the US market, could flood Europe with low-cost cars. While broadly welcoming the deal, European manufacturers say policymakers need to do more to help them compete, including tackling high energy costs and supporting the trans