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Renault CEO urges EU to push Chinese carmakers to source more parts in Europe

The Chief Executive Officer of Renault has called on the European Union to encourage Chinese automakers operating in Europe to increase their sourcing of automotive components from within the region. Speaking at an industry event in Brussels, Renault CEO François Provost argued that Europe should......

Fiat 500 Hybrid Dolcevita returns as cabrio special edition

Fiat has introduced a special Dolcevita edition of its 500 Hybrid, reinforcing the model’s positioning as a design-led city car with strong lifestyle appeal. The new version comes exclusively as a cabriolet and draws inspiration from 1960s Mediterranean aesthetics, combining retro styling cues......

40% of auto repair businesses in France flagged for pricing irregularities in DGCCRF inspection

Nearly 40% of automotive repair businesses inspected in France have been found to have irregularities related to pricing practices, according to a nationwide investigation by the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF). The inspection campaign, carried out in......

Stellantis invests over one billion euros to revive Peugeot

Stellantis has committed more than one billion euros to its operations in France, targeting research and development as well as the future production of three electrified Peugeot models. The vehicles are scheduled to be manufactured at the Mulhouse plant starting in 2029, marking a long-term industrial......

Stellantis to invest €1 billion to produce new generation of electric vehicles in Mulhouse plant

Automotive group Stellantis has announced a major investment of more than €1 billion to develop and produce a new generation of electric vehicles at its Mulhouse manufacturing plant in eastern France. The investment, confirmed by French President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to begin supporting......

Daring car heist in Paris luxury parking: 21 high-end vehicles recovered

A major police investigation is underway in Paris after a highly organized theft targeted a luxury car concierge service in the 15th arrondissement, resulting in the disappearance of dozens of high-end vehicles. The incident occurred during the night of May 16 to 17, when a coordinated group of suspects......

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......

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