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The rossover has quick acceleration and rapid charging but Hyunndai decided to limit the top speed on the first model family from its electric-only subbrand to 185 kph.

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann shares his plan for the automaker's EV shift, outlines what the company is doing to offset microchip shortages and explains why Europe needs to invest more in software and battery development in an interview with Automotive News Europe.

Citing the economic effects of the COVID pandemic, the electric vehicle startup has reversed course on a 2019 plan for direct-to-consumer leasing. Instead, it will use traditional distributors and dealers, except in Germany.

Under new owner Stellantis the Italian brand will get new models including EVs and the chance to expand into new markets.

To stand out in the increasingly crowded supercar sector Maserati leveraged its operational independence, giving its engineers in Modena responsibility for developing the MC20's chassis and engine.

The Stellantis brand now has two models in the booming small SUV segment. The other is the Opel/Vauxhall Crossland. A full-electric version of the Mokka offers about 320 km of battery range.

The Milan-Monza auto show was host to 63 brands that displayed about 120 models in downtown Milan and at the nearby Monza racetrack this month. It was Europe's first live auto show in 21 months.

To remain competitive, Brembo Executive Deputy Chairman Matteo Tiraboschi says the company has to grow through aquistions in key areas, but he has given up on his goal of doubling annual revenue to 5 billion euros. He outlined his new plan in an interview with Automotive News Europe.

Kia's has given the new EV6 charging speeds that challenge the Porsche Taycan as well as a bold design that will rolled out across its entire range.

Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius is bullish because he says the Mercedes maker "will chase the value crown and not the volume crown," resulting in strong profits despite challenges such as the pandemic and the chip shortage. He outlines his plan in an interview.

Stellantis' request to receive large incentives to locate its third battery cell factory in Italy did not go down well with Italian government representatives.

STMicroelectronics, one of Europe's largest semiconductor makers, has been challenged by unexpectedly high demand for microchips, particularly from automakers and suppliers. ST boss Jean-Marc Chery warns that the shortage will last until 2022, although automakers should get some relief in the second half of this year, he told Automotive News Europe.

Buying an electric car should be easy, right? Not based on my experience. Two months after I started the process I remain in EV purchasing hell.

Hyundai Europe boss Michael Cole wants to boost the automaker's market share in 2021 by continuing to dodge large-scale production disruptions from the global microchip shortage and by rapidly expanding its lineup of electrified cars, he told Automotive News Europe.

The new models will use the platform that underpins cars such as the Opel Mokka and Peugeot 2008.