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FCA-PSA merger adds uncertainty to Peugeot's return to U.S., brand chief says

A key rationale for the merger was to increase PSA's market coverage, but the addition of Fiat Chrysler brands such as Jeep and Ram ensures access to the North American market.

Renault to boost low-volume Alpine brand with 3 EVs

Alpine's product lineup will be expanded in a bid to make the brand profitable.

Tesla adds European dealerships, reversing online-only sales strategy

The EV maker added 40 sites to its European network in 2020.

Ford increases UK prices for Fiesta, Puma performance cars due to Brexit

The ST versions of the Fiesta and Puma are impacted by rules-of-origin provisions requirements in the post-Brexit trade deal agreed by the UK and EU.

Chinese EV maker Xpeng outlines Europe rollout plan

Tesla rival Xpeng recently made its sales debut in EV-friendly Norway. Additional European markets will be announced in the coming months, Xpeng President Brian Gu told Automotive News Europe.

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How Arrival intends to disrupt the delivery van market

The UK-based EV startup is about to go public at a valuation of $5.4 billion. The company's president tells Automotive News Europe why Arrival's "microfactories" will help lower costs.

Bentley names new design chief for electric future

Andreas Mindt, currently Audi's head of exterior design, will be tasked with defining the styling for the ultraluxury brand's electrified future.

China's Xpeng readies Tesla Model 3 rival

The electric sedan will be the third and smallest model in the brand's lineup alongside the bigger P7 sedan and the G3 SUV, which is sold in Norway.

France overtakes UK as Europe's No. 2 market

Government incentives to increase sales of low emissions vehicles meant that the French car market took a less severe hit from the coronavirus pandemic than the UK.

German, UK dealers turn to online sales to offset COVID-19 lockdowns

Dealerships are selling cars on the Internet but they warn of bankruptcies if lockdowns that have closed showrooms continue for much longer.

Skoda has big growth potential but will not go downmarket, top VW Group exec says

Skoda can win more customers in the "traditional mainstream" car buyer group without going downmarket, said VW Group's sales chief, Christian Dahlheim.

Wagons hold market share, but costly EV shift looms

Led by Skoda's three models, wagons captured just under 10 percent market share even as customers increasingly turn to SUVs. Looking ahead, the case for costly electrification could be hard to make for the largely mass-market body style.

Subaru to launch electric SUV in Europe

The model will be built on a new electric platform developed with Toyota.

Bentley will thrive under Audi oversight, CEO says

Bentley's new relationship with Audi is a positive change for the ultraluxury automaker, CEO Adrian Hallmark said.

McGovern's mission: Make Jaguar 'wonderful' again

Jaguar Land Rover's new chief creative officer, Gerry McGovern, said he is looking forward to developing the potential of the Jaguar brand.

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