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Hybrid cars catch up with petrol cars in European sales

Sales of hybrid cars in the EU are growing faster than electric cars, and their market share is approaching that of petrol models.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 26, 2024, 5:08 p.m.
Renault and Volvo join forces for a new generation of electric vans

Renault Group and Volvo Group have formed a joint venture to develop a new generation of electric vans. It is called Flexis.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 22, 2024, 1:46 p.m.
Renault will offer remanufactured electric motors and batteries in aftermarket electric vehicles

In the future, Renault customers will be able to choose between new original parts and remanufactured components with discounts of up to 30 per cent.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 22, 2024, 12:02 p.m.
Shell to close 1,000 retail stations by 2025, but significantly expand EV charging network

The world's second largest fossil fuel explorer says the move will help meet the growing demand for public charging stations for electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 21, 2024, 5:46 p.m.
Volkswagen's Cupra brand is coming to the United States

But it won't happen quickly. The Cupra brand intends to enter North America by the end of the decade.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 21, 2024, 4:41 p.m.
Bentley has slowed down on electric car launches

The launch of Bentley's first all-electric car, originally scheduled for 2025, has now been delayed until late 2026 due to technical issues with the software and platform.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 21, 2024, 9:51 a.m.
Duvenbeck switches to biogas for its long-distance transport services for ZF Saarbr?cken

Duvenbeck, the logistics company, uses biomethane (biogas) fuel in trucks that work for automobile supplier ZF in Saarbr?cken, Germany.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 19, 2024, 3:07 p.m.
BMW achieves its 2023 target: 15 per cent share of electric vehicles

Sales of BMW Group electric cars rose 74.1 per cent last year.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 19, 2024, 11:51 a.m.
Volvo receives order for 100 electric trucks from logistics company DFDS

With this latest order, DFDS has almost doubled its Volvo electric truck fleet to 225 trucks in total – the largest company fleet of heavy electric trucks in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2024, 3:32 p.m.
Tesla raises prices in Europe after similar action in the US

Tesla has announced a price increase for the Model Y crossover in a number of European countries by around ?2,000 or the equivalent amount in local currency.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2024, 1:31 p.m.
Hyundai Motor will conduct the largest recall of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs yet

This is the largest recall since models on the E-GMP electric vehicle platform were introduced in 2021.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
China's XPeng will launch a new brand of low-cost electric cars priced from $14,000

The first models of the as yet unnamed electric car brand will be unveiled in April.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 18, 2024, 10:50 a.m.
Honda and Nissan officially announce strategic EV partnership

The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin a feasibility study for a strategic partnership in vehicle electrification and intelligence.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 15, 2024, 6:31 p.m.
Volkswagen Group plans 30 world premieres for 2024

These include the new Porsche Macan, Audi Q6 e-tron, VW ID.7 and updates to a range of models including the Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Skoda Superb and more.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 15, 2024, 3:40 p.m.
Nissan and Honda are ready to join forces in the development of electric vehicles

It is about joint procurement of components and sharing of major components of electric vehicles in order to reduce costs.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 14, 2024, 6:03 p.m.
Chery in talks with Italian government to build plant - Reuters

Chery Auto could become one of the first Chinese carmakers with its own car assembly plant in Europe.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 14, 2024, 2:26 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz has captured the world's first X-ray crash test video

Mercedes claims that by seeing the inside of a car being demolished, you can get a better idea of safety and quality.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 14, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Renault delivers 165 electric trucks to XPO Logistics

The 165 Renault Trucks E-Tech recently ordered are intended to gradually replace the diesel fleet of XPO trucks on suburban and regional missions.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 13, 2024, 6:36 p.m.
Van Hool announces exit from electric bus business and faces uncertain future

Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool no longer sees any chance of competing in the growing electric city bus segment.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 12, 2024, 6:19 p.m.
FedEx Spain adds 33 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans to its fleet

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter joins fleet in Madrid and Barcelona.

Evgenii Ushakov

March 11, 2024, 2:41 p.m.

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