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VW in talks with Renault for low-cost EV, paper says

Renault de Meo with 2026 Twingo Nov 2023 — Renault CEO Luca de Meo showed the 2026 Twingo to investors at a capital markets day. (LUCA CIFERRI)

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December 08, 2023 03:09 PM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen is speaking with potential partners, including Renault, about cooperating on the development of a 20,000-euro ($21,476) electric car, a German business paper reported.

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