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Dacia readying new estate to rival Skoda Octavia

Dacia will go after the Skoda Octavia next year with a new rugged estate model that’s petrol-powered, off-road ready and priced at less than £25,000. Due for launch in the coming months, the new model will play a crucial part in Dacia’s expansion into Europe’s most popular car market, the C-segment – which already accounts… Continue reading Dacia readying new estate to rival Skoda Octavia

Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race Tire Delivers Under Pressure in Valencia

Four-day pre-season testing successfully completed at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain Proven GEN3 Evo iON Race tire maintains championship-level grip and consistent lap times Drivers completed six test sessions over four days, showcasing pace and consistency while refining race strategies for Season 12 VALENCIA, Spain, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pre-season testing for Season 12… Continue reading Hankook GEN3 Evo iON Race Tire Delivers Under Pressure in Valencia

German FAZ: Secret journeys in the forest of Dudenhofen010164

It all started with a misunderstanding. When the Rüsselsheim-based car manufacturer Opel announced in the early 1960s that it wanted to build a test track in the region around its headquarters – the area near the car factory had become too small – numerous communities applied for the lucrative project. Ultimately, not only was the… Continue reading German FAZ: Secret journeys in the forest of Dudenhofen010164

Franchised dealers see surge in forecourt stock levels

October saw dealer used car inventories hit their highest level for the year as dealers assimilated the part-exchanges generated by the September plate-change. Data from motors showed average stock levels grew 7% month-on-month (MoM) from 50 to 54 units, representing a 2% rise year-on-year (YoY). It said the hike was powered by car supermarkets, where… Continue reading Franchised dealers see surge in forecourt stock levels

ECARX Secured up to $150 Million to Advance Strategic Growth Initiatives and Strengthen Liquidity

LONDON, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), a global mobility technology provider, today announced that it had entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Transaction”) with ATW Partners, a New York-based investment firm, under which the Company may issue and sell convertible notes for up to an… Continue reading ECARX Secured up to $150 Million to Advance Strategic Growth Initiatives and Strengthen Liquidity

Stellantis: in Sochaux, the factory shut down again for lack of spare parts for cars

Production at the Stellantis site in Sochaux (Doubs) is once again at a standstill as of this Friday, October 31 afternoon. Already, there were no more cars leaving the lines between October 15 and 27 following a gearbox supply problem. A paradox for this factory which manufactures 3008 and 5008, two models in demand. News… Continue reading Stellantis: in Sochaux, the factory shut down again for lack of spare parts for cars

Dacia, Skoda seek first Car of the Year win as 2026 shortlist announced

The seven-strong shortlist has been named for the 2026 Car of the Year. The list includes the Citroën C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Renault 4 and Skoda Elroq. A total of 59 jurors from 23 countries each selected seven cars from a long list of 35 cars. The seven… Continue reading Dacia, Skoda seek first Car of the Year win as 2026 shortlist announced

Vauxhall calls for probe into state support for Chinese EVs

Vauxhall has called on the UK government to investigate whether Chinese car makers are using state subsidies to undermine established brands, after they captured a record 12.8% of the UK market in September. “What we see is they are offering extraordinary value for money. I don’t know how they’re able to achieve that versus European manufacturers,” managing director… Continue reading Vauxhall calls for probe into state support for Chinese EVs

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