STLA Small was originally conceived electric-first with combustion engines overlooked; the same thinking currently limits DS’s No8 flagship – based on the STLA Medium platform – to EV-only. “The DS 3 could be electric,” said Métroz. “But it’s a little bit too early to talk about that.” With EV market share lagging behind the projections… Continue reading New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots
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Meet Renault’s new SUV: a Dacia Duster but not as we know it…
The Indian Duster is part of a concerted plan to grow the Renault Group business: last year it sold 616,800 vehicles outside of Europe, compared with 1.6 million within it. “Our international strategy is an extension of what we are doing in Europe,” explained Renault brand CEO Fabrice Cambolive. “[It gives us a] capacity to… Continue reading Meet Renault’s new SUV: a Dacia Duster but not as we know it…
New Renault Duster revealed: India’s seminal B-SUV reinvented
Renault has revealed the second generation of its hugely popular Duster crossover for India, as the next step in its £2.2 billion plan to dramatically grow market share outside of Europe. Similar-looking but unrelated to the Dacia Duster sold in Europe, the chunky new addition to Renault’s line-up is the follow-up to a car that Renault… Continue reading New Renault Duster revealed: India’s seminal B-SUV reinvented
Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine
After four years, Renault has brought back its Duster mid-size SUV in India as the French automaker looks to revive its share in the world’s fastest-growing automobile market. The new Duster is the first India-bound launch under Renault’s International Game Plan 2027, which is pivotal for the recovery of the brand’s presence and scale in… Continue reading Renault Brings Back Iconic Duster SUV with Strong Hybrid, Turbo Engine
@Nissan: Driving on Sunshine: Nissan Celebrates Clean Energy Day With A Solar‑Powered Ariya Concept001475
As we celebrate Clean Energy Day, Nissan unveils a solar‑powered Ariya concept—an exploration of how future electric vehicles could harness the world’s most abundant renewable energy source: the sun. Go to Source
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474
India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters
India is preparing to significantly lower import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of a long-awaited free trade agreement, two sources told Reuters, marking the biggest opening yet of the country’s heavily protected automobile market. According to Reuters, the Indian government has agreed to immediately reduce duties on a limited number of… Continue reading India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters
Deep thoughts by Carlos Ghosn: How the fugitive auto exec is rebranding as LinkedIn management guru – Automotive News
Deep thoughts by Carlos Ghosn: How the fugitive auto exec is rebranding as LinkedIn management guru Automotive News Go to Source
How the Defender became a rally-raid winner
The Dakar Rally bivouac is a vast, sprawling, transient community, a ragtag collection of vans, trucks and tents sprouting from the hardscrabble Arabian Desert. Walking through the camp is like stepping into the world of Mad Max, a disparate cast of thousands tending to a bewildering array of outlandish vehicles, from bikes to buggies and… Continue reading How the Defender became a rally-raid winner