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EV sales are surging in Europe, except for Tesla

New Tesla Model Y; via Tesla. Electric vehicle sales are surging in Europe, but there is an exception: Tesla, the largest electric vehicle (EV) automaker, is experiencing a significant decline. Over the last few months, we have been reporting on Tesla’s concerning decline in sales in Europe. The most concerning aspect is that Tesla’s decline… Continue reading EV sales are surging in Europe, except for Tesla

German FAZ: Tesla-Vallahrt on Europe’s Automarkt009245

The number of newly approved cars in the European Union continues to weaken. After a mew annual start, 1,029,519 cars were re -registered in March, which was 0.2 percent less than a year earlier, as the European manufacturer Association ACEA announced on Thursday in Brussels. The minus has been 1.9 percent since the beginning of… Continue reading German FAZ: Tesla-Vallahrt on Europe’s Automarkt009245

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and Factorial Energy Reach Key Milestone in Solid-State Battery Development007723

Amsterdam and Boston, MA – Stellantis N.V. and Factorial Energy (Factorial) today announced the successful validation of Factorial’s automotive-sized FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery cells. This achievement marks a significant step forward on the path to bringing next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries to market. “Reaching this level of performance reflects the strengths of… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis and Factorial Energy Reach Key Milestone in Solid-State Battery Development007723

@FCA: Stellantis and Factorial Energy Reach Key Milestone in Solid-State Battery Development

April 24, 2025 , Amsterdam and Boston, MA –  Stellantis N.V. and Factorial Energy (Factorial) today announced the successful validation of Factorial’s automotive-sized FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery cells. This achievement marks a significant step forward on the path to bringing next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries to market.    “Reaching this level of performance reflects… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and Factorial Energy Reach Key Milestone in Solid-State Battery Development

Euro NCAP standards threatening small, affordable cars

However, Euro NCAP board member and Thatcham Research chief technical offi cer Richard Billyeald argues that the higher standards demanded by regulators, and the star ratings that come attached to them, are important to buyers of new cars. “Euro NCAP has always pushed way beyond legislation, and that’s what it’s designed to do,” he said. “Legislation… Continue reading Euro NCAP standards threatening small, affordable cars

Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV

Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe and will add the B10 crossover by the end of the year. Not long after… Continue reading Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV

Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV

Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis and sells cars in Europe as Leapmotor International, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe, and will add the B10 crossover… Continue reading Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV

@Groupe PSA: OP The day of the SO-GUT-WIE decisions 000768

“Purely arithmetically”, as it is said so often, nothing may be decided in this Bundesliga season, but after this 30th matchday there is as much as it is as good: after the 1-1 of FC St. Pauli against Bayer Leverkusen, the title of FC Bayern, which at the same time was 4: 0, no longer… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP The day of the SO-GUT-WIE decisions 000768

Renault 5

Anyway, all this adds up to a great driving environment, and the final piece of this puzzle is present and correct too: the 5 has a nicely resolved driving position. Past Renaults often suffered from a shortness of leg room and thigh support, but that’s not the case in the 5. Although the seats don’t have cushion… Continue reading Renault 5