Nissan to get low-cost electric minicar based on €20,000 Renault Twingo
The new Nissan model will appear from 2026 and will share 80 percent of parts with the Renault Twingo, which will sell for less than €20,000.
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Dacia Bigster compact SUV to cost less than €25,000, undercutting rivals from VW, Hyundai
The Bigster is priced thousands below top-selling SUVs such as the VW Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson.
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Fiat eyes global success with first world car in 8 years
CEO Olivier Francois expects the Grande Panda to become the Stellantis subsidiary’s bestseller by winning over customers in Europe, South America and Africa.
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Aston Martin billionaire Lawrence Stroll open to taking automaker private
Aston Martin billionaire Lawrence Stroll says he is open to taking the automaker private.
Aston Martin to get $162M funding boost by selling shares, F1 team stake
Aston Martin is struggling because of supply chain issues, delivery delays and depressed demand in China. The automaker lowered its 2025 guidance because of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump.
Renault, Nissan loosen alliance ties as Nissan withdraws from India JV
Renault will take over the companies’ joint India venture, while Nissan will be released from a commitment to invest in Ampere, the French company’s electric-vehicle business.
Nissan details Europe launch plans for new Micra, Leaf, Juke EVs
The Micra, built on a Renault Group platform, will debut first, followed by the Leaf, which becomes a crossover, and the Juke, which will co-exist with the current ICE version.
Tesla emissions pool adds Honda, Suzuki to Stellantis, Toyota and Ford
The EU has granted final approval to Tesla's emissions pool, which now includes Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Subaru and Suzuki. But Tesla's falling sales are a new concern.
U.K. could target Tesla subsidies in response to Trump tariffs on JLR, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin
The British government is working to save Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce and Aston Martin from President Trump's tariffs on U.S. auto imports.
Toyota can squeeze more efficiency from hybrids, R&D exec says
Up to 20 grams of CO2 savings could be found with better aerodynamics, electronics and regenerative braking, as well as solid-state batteries, R&D executive Gerald Killmann says.
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