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Citroën revives iconic 2CV as affordable electric city car

Citroën has confirmed the return of the legendary 2CV in a fully electric version priced below €15,000, marking one of the flagship announcements within Stellantis’ broader FaSTLAne 2030 investment strategy unveiled during an investor event in Auburn Hills. Citroën chief executive......

Stellantis Rennes plant to produce Dongfeng electric vehicle

The Rennes production site of Stellantis in France is expected to manufacture a new electric vehicle developed in partnership with the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Corporation. The announcement was confirmed by representatives of the CFDT labor union, highlighting a new stage in industrial cooperation......

Mercedes benz chief signals readiness for defense production shift

Mercedes-Benz chief executive Ola Kallenius has said the German automaker is prepared to enter defense-related manufacturing if the move makes commercial sense. His remarks reflect a broader shift among European carmakers as the continent increases defense spending and industrial capacity in response......

Huawei, JAC and Stellantis discuss Maserati electric vehicle venture

A potential partnership between Huawei, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group and Stellantis is under discussion to develop new energy vehicles under the Maserati brand. The talks reportedly involve a framework where each company would take a defined role in product development, manufacturing and branding,......

Chery plans European production of small electric car to expand market

Chery is considering manufacturing a compact electric vehicle in Europe as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the region. The move reflects growing efforts by Chinese carmakers to localize production and adapt to regulatory and consumer expectations across European markets. The company......

European electric car sales surge as US market sharply declines

Electric vehicle sales in Europe rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, while the United States recorded a steep contraction, underscoring a widening transatlantic divide in adoption trends. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association show that battery electric vehicle registrations......

Porsche sells Bugatti Rimac stake to investor consortium led by HOF Capital

Porsche has agreed to sell its holdings in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital, marking a major strategic exit from a high-profile automotive partnership. The German carmaker is divesting its 45 percent stake in the Bugatti Rimac joint venture as well as its 20.6 percent......

Stellantis to end car production at poissy plant by 2029

Automotive group Stellantis NV has announced that it will stop producing new vehicles at its Poissy plant near Paris by 2029, as part of a broader strategy to reduce excess manufacturing capacity in Europe. The company, which owns brands such as Jeep and Peugeot, is facing structural overcapacity across......

Citroën chooses Kénitra to produce its future C4 model

The French automaker Citroën has selected its industrial site in Kénitra to produce the next generation of its C4 model, expected to be launched around 2029, according to industry reports. The decision reinforces the growing role of Morocco as a key hub in the global automotive supply chain,......

Iran war accelerates EV adoption as electric vehicles hit a third of New Zealand car sales

The war in Iran has achieved what years of climate policy struggled to accomplish: pushing consumers worldwide toward electric vehicles at a remarkable pace. With crude oil prices topping $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, new data from New Zealand and the United Kingdom point to a sharp......

Renault unveils Bridger concept, a global SUV designed with India in mind

The French automotive group Renault has revealed a new concept vehicle called the Bridger, a compact SUV designed with a global ambition but strongly inspired by the needs of the Indian market. The unveiling took place during a presentation outlining the company’s medium-term strategy for the coming......

BYD studies Formula 1 entry to boost global electric vehicle brand

BYD Co., the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is exploring potential entry into top tier international motorsport, including Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship, as part of a strategy to strengthen its global brand presence, according to Bloomberg. The Shenzhen based......

Tesla registrations jump in Norway and France as Denmark declines

Tesla gained ground in two key European markets in February as new registrations surged in Norway and France while falling in Denmark, offering mixed signals about the electric car maker’s efforts to stabilise its regional performance. In Norway, registrations reached 1,210 vehicles last month,......

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