Renault 4 reborn as bold electric crossover for under £30,000

The new Renault 4 electric crossover is set to arrive in the UK next year with a starting price of less than £30k, continuing the revival of famous names from the French brand’s past with retro-futuristic designs.  The 4 is the second model in Renault’s ‘Iconic Family’ after the smaller and closely related Renault 5… Continue reading Renault 4 reborn as bold electric crossover for under £30,000

2026 Citroen C5 Aircross EV previewed by rakish concept

The Citroën C5 Aircross will be dramatically reinvented for its second generation, as previewed by a new concept car at the Paris motor show.  Showcasing a muscular yet slippery design inspired by the unconventional Oli concept of 2022, the C5 Aircross Concept has been conceived with interior space and range efficiency as the main priorities. … Continue reading 2026 Citroen C5 Aircross EV previewed by rakish concept

Citroen C4 drops manual gearbox in design refresh

The Citroën C4 hatchback and its C4 X saloon sibling have been refreshed with a new look and a revised range of powertrains. The entry-level 99bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine has been dropped from the line-up, meaning the C4 can no longer be had with a manual gearbox. A new 99bhp 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol, mated to a six-speed dual-clutch… Continue reading Citroen C4 drops manual gearbox in design refresh

Citroen Ami microcar gets new look inspired by 2CV ancestor

Citroën has given the quirky Ami microcar a new look for its fourth birthday. Revealed at the Paris motor show, the 28mph two-seater has a new “sympathetic and more mature” front end which nods to the face of its spiritual successor, the 2CV.  The new Citroën Ami features vent-style grooves on its more pronounced wings, black ‘eyelids’… Continue reading Citroen Ami microcar gets new look inspired by 2CV ancestor

@niche: IT WON’T BE LONG NOW! VERSION NO. 99.003584

Editor’s Note: This week, Peter delves into the latest industry machinations and delusional decisions currently being made in the relentless (and never-ending) slog toward the EV Future. In “On The Table,” we take another detailed look at the new McLaren W1, the successor to the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1 supercars and the latest “supercar of the moment.” And… Continue reading @niche: IT WON’T BE LONG NOW! VERSION NO. 99.003584

Automotive. Will the Stellantis group close factories?

Carlos Tavares, the boss of Stellantis, says his group is threatened by Chinese competition. Chinese manufacturers are increasing their announcements of opening production sites in Europe, but he does not rule out factory closures within his group. The Janais production site in Rennes must already lose its tooling activities, which will be relocated to Asia… Continue reading Automotive. Will the Stellantis group close factories?

Citroen Basalt scores 4-stars in latest Bharat NCAP crash test

Bharat NCAP has released results for the fifth model it has tested, the Citroen Basalt, which has managed to score a 4-star rating. The SUV-coupe has become the first model, outside of the four Tata SUVs (Harrier, Safari, Nexon EV, and Punch EV) to be tested by BNCAP, and also the first to get less… Continue reading Citroen Basalt scores 4-stars in latest Bharat NCAP crash test

Does Utopia Exist? David Jeremiah Launches New Teaching Series and Book

What is wrong with the world? What is happening to our planet? Will we ever find utopia? This fall, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and host of Turning Point broadcast ministry, is launching a new book and teaching series entitled The Coming Golden Age where he answers the question, “Does utopia exist?” and explores many other interesting… Continue reading Does Utopia Exist? David Jeremiah Launches New Teaching Series and Book