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

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?

Clean Technica: From Russia With Love: How Low Can Tesla’s Brand Reputation Go?004263

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Business students around the world will be studying the brand reputation journey of the US startup Tesla for many years to come. They will have plenty of material to work with. While investors are still sweet on the diversified company overall, CEO Elon Musk seems… Continue reading Clean Technica: From Russia With Love: How Low Can Tesla’s Brand Reputation Go?004263

Motability removes premium brands from scheme

Premium car brands will no longer be available via Motobility – a programme that helps disabled people in the UK lease vehicles using their government benefits. Car makers such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are being “removed immediately”, Motability Operations confirmed on Monday evening (24 November). The part-taxpayer-funded scheme is being revised to focus on cars that “meet… Continue reading Motability removes premium brands from scheme