Time to build confidence in self-driving vehicles

Self-driving vehicles offer immense potential to improve road safety, transport accessibility and drive new jobs and growth – but it is vital that everyone is on board with this cutting-edge technology. 2026 is set to see automated passenger services piloted on UK roads and government’s new call for evidence to shape a regulatory framework is a welcome… Continue reading Time to build confidence in self-driving vehicles

German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

German FAZ: Impudence wins010338

FAZ+Renault Twingo E: Cheeky wins November 17, 2025, 2:47 p.m. Reading time: 3 minutes. Expand image description The Twingo in 2026 never has a retractable roof, but otherwise it has a lot of that cheeky genius that made the ancestor so lovable. Now with an electric motor and from 20,000 euros. Go to Source

German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

Europe scraps 2035 new ICE car sales ban – report

The EU has scrapped its 2035 sales ban on new combustion cars, a senior lawmaker has said. While yet to be officially announced, Manfred Weber – president of the EPP, the European Parliament’s largest party – told German newspaper Bild that the plans were “off the table”. In its place, flexible emission reduction rules will be implemented, he said: “For… Continue reading Europe scraps 2035 new ICE car sales ban – report

New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and L200 confirmed for UK

Mitsubishi has confirmed it will sell the Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV and L200 pick-up truck in the UK when it returns next summer. The two models were key parts of the brand’s line-up before it exited the UK in 2021, and it will surely be hoping to rekindle their success with new generations of each car. The… Continue reading New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and L200 confirmed for UK

Will Ford’s Leaner EV Approach Give It a Stronger Foothold in Europe?

U.S. legacy automaker Ford F is joining forces with France-based car company Renault RNLSY to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. Ford’s passenger-car share in the continent has declined by almost half since 2019. As such, the U.S. auto giant Ford needed a fresh way to re-enter the EV race with scale and… Continue reading Will Ford’s Leaner EV Approach Give It a Stronger Foothold in Europe?

Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan

Ten years ago, streets in Kazakhstan were full of BMWs, Volkswagens, Mercedes and many other European car brands that have long been enjoying customer loyalty not only in Kazakhstan, but in the post-Soviet space in general. Today, one cannot miss the fact that Chinese-made BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely appear on the roads much more often.… Continue reading Here’s why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan

Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters

Critics of the move argue that the measure risks disrupting global supply chains, raising costs for manufacturers and retaliatory trade frictions. Many are wondering why a developing economy, itself a target of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, will slap similar tariffs on another developing economy also hit by Trump tariffs? Mexico’s Senate has approved sweeping… Continue reading Why Mexico slapped 50% tariff on India, how it matters

Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market

Renault will scale back its charging network ambitions, targeting 100 stations in France and more than 100 in Italy by the end of 2026, far below the previously stated goal of 650 charging stations across Europe by 2028. Renault is shutting down car-sharing services and slowing the rollout of fast-charging stations at its Mobilize unit,… Continue reading Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market