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The Sportage's black grille stretches across the front of the car, linking the automaker's signature Tiger Nose to boomerang-shaped daytime running lamps.
Kia updates Sportage for connectivity era

The Sportage gets boomerang-shaped daytime running lamps that Kia calls "futuristic" and a dashboard designed to be used with the latest connectivity technologies.
The EQB has a black panel grille with central star. A horizontal fiber-optic strip connects the daytime running lights of the full-LED headlamps.
Mercedes adds boxy-styled EQB to its EV lineup

The compact SUV will offer seating for up to seven people and is targeted at families who want a greener alternative to the GLB combustion engine model on which it's based.
VW launched the ID6 Crozz at the Shanghai show.
VW targets Chinese families with ID6, biggest EV to date

The large crossover is tailored to Chinese customers "in terms of space, functionality, design and user experience," VW says.
Porsche adds Taycan full-electric wagon

The Taycan Cross Turismo offers more cargo space and headroom than the Taycan electric sedan. The quickest variant accelerates from 0-100 kph (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds.
Ford picks German plant to build new EV, reports say

The automaker will invest 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) into the factory, which will build a mass-market electric car based on a VW Group architecture.
UK sales fall 2% in October after COVID-19 hits demand

The SMMT industry association downgraded its forecast for full-year sales by 100,000 units because of the latest lockdown measures to reduce fast-rising coronavirus infections.
German sales fell 4% in October

Registrations in Germany declined amid COVID-19 and economic worries.
Tesla fined $14M in Germany for battery recycling violation

Tesla, which is building its first European plant near Berlin, said the fine is primarily related to administrative requirements.
German dealerships to stay open during new lockdown

The ZDK dealers association said the government's COVID-19 access restrictions do not pose a problem for the car trade.
Europe sales by model, July and 7 months; VW Golf regains top spot

VW's compact hatchback regained its place as Europe's best-selling car in July after it lost the crown in the previous two months to the Renault Clio.
Turkey by brand sales, July and 7 months; Ford leads big rebound

Ford, Fiat Chrysler and VW were the big winners as the country's vehicle sales surged 388 percent, fueled by cheap loans. Automakers may not be able to build enough cars to meet demand, an analyst warned.
Polestar 2 targets Tesla converts

Volvo's Polestar brand is touting driving dynamics and connectivity as two ways that its first full-electric car can win converts from fans of Tesla.
Hyundai touts i10's new safety, connectivity features

Hyundai's new i10 minicar will arrive just as brands such as Ford and Opel are pulling their smallest models from the European market because profit margins are poor.
Nissan, Ford, VW hit as European sales drop 0.5% in April

Nissan, Ford and Volkswagen were among automakers hit as European new-car sales fell 0.5 percent in April, amid weak demand in the UK caused by Brexit turmoil.
Ford confirms end of C-Max minivan

Ford confirmed it will end production of its C-Max minivan at its factory in Saarlouis, Germany, but said the plant will stay open with further investment in the Focus compact car that is built there.