Alpine will have two convertibles in its line-up by 2030, with plans for drop-top versions of both its next-generation A110 sports car and its forthcoming Porsche 911-rivalling fastback GT. The Renault Group’s performance brand is in the process of building a line-up of seven electric-only models by 2030. To that end it has already launched the… Continue reading Alpine lifts lid on plan for two EV roadsters
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Car Deal of the Day: Nissan’s Juke has never looked more appealing at £155 per month
Generous equipment One of Britain’s most popular cars Only £155 per month There’s a new Nissan Juke on the way next year, which we exclusively revealed last week. That news should have automatically turned the eyes of seasoned car bargain hunters towards the popular current model – and sure enough, you can now get your hands… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Nissan’s Juke has never looked more appealing at £155 per month
Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
There was a time when, if you didn’t buy a popular mainstream model as a used car, then you were likely taking a step into the unknown when it came to what could possibly go wrong. At Auto Express we can lend a helping hand with our used car buyer’s guides, but even we can’t… Continue reading Obscure car question? Forget AI, ask an internet car forum
Clean Technica: What Falling Sales? BEVs Jump 34% YoY in October in Europe!004272
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BEVs reach 21% market share! EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 346,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in October, 229,000 of them being BEVs. Overall, plugin vehicles were up 36% YoY. Expect December 2025 to establish a new record score, maybe even… Continue reading Clean Technica: What Falling Sales? BEVs Jump 34% YoY in October in Europe!004272
Listen: Alpine boss says A290 is convincing petrolheads to go EV
The Alpine A290 hot hatch is helping to convert long-time petrolheads to electric power, according to the brand’s UK boss. The Renault 5-based EV is the first new car under Alpine’s reinvention from a single-model sports car brand into a performance-honed electrified brand. Speaking to the Autocar Meets podcast, Alpine UK chief Nicola Burnside said… Continue reading Listen: Alpine boss says A290 is convincing petrolheads to go EV
What’s going on at Nexperia? China’s Wingtech escalates war of words with Dutch chipmaker
This photograph shows a general view of Nexperia headquarters in Nijmegen on November 6, 2025. John Thys | Afp | Getty Images Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has publicly called on its China unit to help restore supply chain operations, warning in an open letter that customers across industries are reporting “imminent production outages.” Nexperia’s Dutch unit… Continue reading What’s going on at Nexperia? China’s Wingtech escalates war of words with Dutch chipmaker
Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels
The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has gained a new entry-level trim in the UK, meaning it now starts from £20,995. The Pop grade that was previously exclusive to the Grande Panda Hybrid replaces Red trim, bringing 16in steel wheels, LED headlights and two-tone black and blue cloth upholstery. Cars painted red will now feature (RED) badging no… Continue reading Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels
German Manager Magazine: Ferrari, Europcar, Volkswagen, Porsche – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004563
Dear reader, The record of electric models with a retro look is mediocre. Volkswagen, for example, electrified its Bulli with a T1-like look under the name ID.Buzz – and made a mistake when looking at the sales figures. On the other hand, the electrically revitalized Renault R5 appears to be better received by customers. In… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Ferrari, Europcar, Volkswagen, Porsche – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004563
India Approves Rs 7280 crore Plan to Make Magnets for EVs. Here’s Why It Matters.
The Centre on Wednesday announced the approval of a key initiative designed to bolster India’s manufacturing prowess in materials crucial for automotive and other industries. The Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets has been sanctioned with a financial outlay of Rs 7,280 crore, signaling a major push toward self-reliance in a… Continue reading India Approves Rs 7280 crore Plan to Make Magnets for EVs. Here’s Why It Matters.
Chinese EV giant to build one of Europe’s biggest car factories
A Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker is scouting for locations to build one of Europe’s biggest car factories. Great Wall Motor is looking at sites in Spain and Hungary along with other countries as it targets a production output of 300,000 vehicles per year locally. Assuming most of the carmaker’s production is concentrated there, the… Continue reading Chinese EV giant to build one of Europe’s biggest car factories