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
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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
The Zeekr 9X has landed! Chinese SUV hits London ahead of brand’s 2026 launch
“The UK R&D process has a lot of homologation topics to prepare; it’s not a three-month job. But it’s already on the way and moving fast,” commented Schupet. “And we are in deep discussion with many dealer groups, to invest in a distribution network.” Zeekr will target groups able to manage big fleet relationships, and… Continue reading The Zeekr 9X has landed! Chinese SUV hits London ahead of brand’s 2026 launch
Leapmotor and Irmscher have teamed up to create a 600bhp monster
The new Leapmotor C10 proved to be no sort of sporty EV when we tested it recently, but things are about to change for the family-oriented SUV thanks to Irmscher Irmscher is best known as a German tuning company that has historically specialised in modifying Vauxhalls (or Opels as they’re branded across Europe), but it’s wheeled… Continue reading Leapmotor and Irmscher have teamed up to create a 600bhp monster