Luca Ciferri Associate Publisher and Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39 01 1969 1970 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Jeep increases sales of electric Avenger, as EV penetration stalls for small SUVs Jeep says 42 percent of orders for its Avenger are for the full-electric variant, but the EV share in the small SUV segment, Europe's largest, is less than 6 percent. Stellantis gives EV jolt to Fiat's longtime home base Europe's second-largest automaker invests 40 million euros in historic Turin-area location to create battery test lab. How Renault made the Espace relevant in the EV era To keep a nearly 40-year-old nameplate alive, Renault made the Espace lighter, more fuel efficient and more economical to build. Why Toyota expects to boost C-HR sales by a quarter The automaker says the second-generation compact SUV's bold design and the addition of a plug-in hybrid option should provide a volume increase. Zeekr's debut EV for Europe to offer 600-plus km range, 200 kph top speed The Zeekr 001, the China-based Geely brand's debut model for Europe, hopes to lure customers from Germany's premium brands by offering a range of more than 600 km and a top speed of 200 kph. Tesla Model Y was Europe's top-seller in June, first half The midsize electric SUV was more popular than mass-market combustion engine cars such as the Dacia Sandero and VW T-Roc. Jeep adds sales of gasoline Avengers in Germany, France, U.K. The brand had planned to sell only electric Avengers in northern Europe, while buyers in southern Europe would be able to choose electric or gasoline versions. How Fiat joined Toyota, Hyundai in key metric CEO Olivier Francois says Fiat is Stellantis' No. 1-selling brand because like its Japanese and Korean rivals it get more sales outside its home market than inside. Fiat prices Topolino electric microcar above Citroen, Opel variants At just under $11,000, the Topolino electric quadricycle comes with a higher level of trim than its Stellantis siblings, and includes a beach-themed version called the Dolcevita. Akio Toyoda reflects on how he guided Toyota to No. 1 Akio Toyoda has stepped down as Toyota's CEO after 14 years at the helm. In a rare roundtable interview, he talked about how Toyota became the world's largest automaker, how the company will thrive in the EV era -- and his plans to continue as Toyota's chief test driver. Fiat adds 2nd small SUV with New 600e EV In the small SUV segment the New 600e will join the Fiat 500X, which is an internal-combustion-only model. Geely's Zeekr targets diesel owners switching to EVs Midsize 001 and compact X models seek to convert Audi, BMW and Mercedes customers in the German market, Europe CEO says. Renault Rafale midsize SUV to have up to 300 hp, 4wd The Rafale features the most powerful version of Renault's E-Tech hybrid system. It replaces the Talisman as the brand's flagship. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda tests high-performance full-electric sports car The only thing missing from the prototype electric is ‘the smell of gasoline,’ Toyoda said. Renault CTO Gilles Le Borgne: 'We can keep mobility affordable' The French automaker's tech boss outlines the holistic approach Renault is taking to make its next-generation EVs more efficient. Load More
Luca Ciferri Associate Publisher and Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39 01 1969 1970 See All Staff Page