Global powertrain supplier Horse Powertrain, backed by France’s Renault and China’s Geely, is evaluating multiple ways to enter the Indian market as the company looks at India as a key strategic growth market. The €15 billion company is placing hybrid technologies at the centre of its powertrain strategy, positioning strong hybrids, plug-in hybrids and range-extender… Continue reading Horse Powertrain Plans India Entry; Puts Hybrids at Core
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‘Kei jidosha’: How tiny cars had a massive impact in Japan
The EU’s leaders recently accepted an industry proposal for a new class of small, low-cost cars as European manufacturers struggle to remain competitive while being forced into electrification. Named E-car, this takes inspiration from Japan’s thriving kei jidosha (‘light vehicle’) class, which arose from a very different scenario in 1949. Pre-war Japan lagged far behind… Continue reading ‘Kei jidosha’: How tiny cars had a massive impact in Japan
The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Toyota bZ proves to be a top-selling EV in January Better late than never. After a slow start… Continue reading The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Renault 4
While the original 4 was almost unbelievably basic inside, the new 4’s cockpit is nearly identical to that of the lauded 5, which is anything but. Here you’ll find a variety of playful materials and interesting ideas that, within the class, only the Mini Aceman attempts to match. Think ribbed stitching on the passenger side,… Continue reading Renault 4
Chery confirms Lepas to launch in UK this year as its fourth brand
Chinese car maker Chery has confirmed it will bring its new Lepas brand to the UK later this year, having already launched Omoda, Jaecoo and the Chery brand itself here in the past two years. Conceived for the European market – with a name that’s said to be a portmanteau of ‘leopard’, ‘leap’ and ‘passion’ – Chery’s fourth UK-bound brand will offer a… Continue reading Chery confirms Lepas to launch in UK this year as its fourth brand
Automakers in China roll-out longer-term financing plans to spur demand
The repayment term extension also comes as Chinas auto market is on track for its worst year since 2020. Automakers in China are extending repayment terms for customers to as long as eight years to woo consumers amid stagnant demand in the world’s largest auto market. Nissan’s joint venture with Dongfeng joined at least 10… Continue reading Automakers in China roll-out longer-term financing plans to spur demand
My Week in Cars podcast: Driving the NEW Jag and more!
In the latest episode of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about driving the new electric Jaguar prototype, the revised Ineos Grenadier and ADAS. Plus, the pair talk about the French classic car show Retromobile, massive body lean from Renault 14s, Andy Wilman, and much more, including your… Continue reading My Week in Cars podcast: Driving the NEW Jag and more!
Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs in 2025004345
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! After publishing our report on the top selling EV models in the world in December and 2025 as a whole, as well as an overall report on global EV progress, here’s our complementary report on the auto brands and groups leading… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs in 2025004345
Clean Technica: 20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in 2025 — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win004344
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Regarding December’s best selling electric vehicles, the big news is that thanks to a strong month in China, Tesla partly recovered from the hangover on the US market and saw its best sellers return to leading positions. The Model Y (132,327… Continue reading Clean Technica: 20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in 2025 — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win004344
Mad mods, thumping basslines: Max Power is as relevant as ever
The 1990s wasn’t just a golden decade for sports cars and supercars: it also ushered in the era of the modified car. Young drivers, buoyed by a strong economy, access to innumerable cheap motors and an explosion in the fibreglass and in-car entertainment markets, flocked to put their own spin on almost everything they could… Continue reading Mad mods, thumping basslines: Max Power is as relevant as ever