The seven-strong shortlist has been named for the 2026 Car of the Year. The list includes the Citroën C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Renault 4 and Skoda Elroq. A total of 59 jurors from 23 countries each selected seven cars from a long list of 35 cars. The seven… Continue reading Dacia, Skoda seek first Car of the Year win as 2026 shortlist announced
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Vauxhall calls for probe into state support for Chinese EVs
Vauxhall has called on the UK government to investigate whether Chinese car makers are using state subsidies to undermine established brands, after they captured a record 12.8% of the UK market in September. “What we see is they are offering extraordinary value for money. I don’t know how they’re able to achieve that versus European manufacturers,” managing director… Continue reading Vauxhall calls for probe into state support for Chinese EVs
3000 miles in a Range Rover Evoque: the low-key luxury superstar
Any time I have charged, it has quickly kicked into play, and I’ve been in no doubt that the tech is working as I lock the car and leave. The third-generation Evoque is due in 2027, and it’s a given at this stage that there will be an electric version, but a PHEV is likely… Continue reading 3000 miles in a Range Rover Evoque: the low-key luxury superstar
2CV or not 2CV? Citroen should follow rivals in going retro
In December last year, then Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo made it clear that he was happy to take questions on anything over dinner – so long as they didn’t concern the top job at Stellantis, vacated 24 hours earlier by Carlos Tavares. I found a way to ask him anyway, and he certainly had… Continue reading 2CV or not 2CV? Citroen should follow rivals in going retro
German Handelsblatt: Segula insolvency: Opel test center loses operator – 287 jobs before the end011753
Years ago, Opel built a huge test center near Frankfurt. Many jobs are lost following the bankruptcy of the service provider last contracted. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Audi cuts profit forecast – US tariffs and electric car delays burden011752
Audi is suffering from US tariffs because the VW subsidiary does not have a plant in the USA. These would have already cost the car manufacturer 850 million euros. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Segula insolvency: Opel test center loses operator – 287 jobs before the end011754
Years ago, Opel built a huge test center near Frankfurt. Many jobs are lost following the bankruptcy of the service provider last contracted. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Audi cuts profit forecast – US tariffs and electric car delays burden011753
Audi is suffering from US tariffs because the VW subsidiary does not have a plant in the USA. These would have already cost the car manufacturer 850 million euros. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi multiplies profits – with rather weak figures011752
Audi earned significantly more in the third quarter than a year ago. But the mathematical jump in profits is deceptive, as a closer look reveals. And the next problems are already looming. Go to Source
WattEV’s new Solid-State Transformer improves power conversion for heavy-duty electric truck charging
WattEV currently operates five truck charging depots in California, and has another 15 sites under development. The company is keen on the new Megawatt Charging System standard for heavy-duty EVs. Now WattEV has introduced a new compact medium-voltage power conversion system (MV-PCS) designed to accelerate deployment of MCS fast chargers. WattEV’s Solid-State Transformer (SST) was… Continue reading WattEV’s new Solid-State Transformer improves power conversion for heavy-duty electric truck charging