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
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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
Mahindra Racing Commits to Formula E’s GEN4 Era Until 2030
Mahindra Racing announced its commitment as a manufacturer to the GEN4 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, extending its participation until at least 2030 when the new generation begins in the 2026/27 season. The announcement, made during the unveiling of the team’s new M12Electro in India, continues a relationship that began in… Continue reading Mahindra Racing Commits to Formula E’s GEN4 Era Until 2030
MUFG Rings Closing Bell® at New York Stock Exchange
Event Marks 20th Anniversary of Merger Between Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, UFJ Holdings to form MUFG NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG), one of the 10 largest global financial groups, rang The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange today to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the merger… Continue reading MUFG Rings Closing Bell® at New York Stock Exchange
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The important question: can I win a hillclimb in the Renault 5?
It wasn’t the most sensible or logical thing I’ve ever done, entering my Renault 5 long-termer in the Watergate Bay Sprint, a Cornish motorsport event on a closed public road between Newquay and Watergate Bay, about a month ago. I mean, how well could a brand-new, bog-standard baby EV be expected to do in a… Continue reading The important question: can I win a hillclimb in the Renault 5?