Citroën ë-C4 becomes available in France

The new Citroën C4 which PSA presented in June together with its all-electric offshoot ë-C4 is available to order in France with immediate effect. Prices for all-electric variant start from 28,600 euros after subsidies. France grants a maximum of 7,000 euros for zero-emission vehicles, so the Citroën ë-C4 has a list price of 35,600 euros […]

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Order books for Renault Twingo Z.E. open in August

Renault has announced that it will accept orders for the all-electric Twingo Z.E. in Europe from mid-August. The small electric car may even be available for order earlier in Germany than in its home market France. As the German importer of the French manufacturer announced, the Twingo Z.E. will only be available as a special […]

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29 Irizar ie tram buses for the roll-out of a fully electric public transport system in Orleans

Orleans Métropole (France) has selected Irizar e-mobility for the supply of 29 Irizar ie tram zero emissions electric buses. This agreement is part of the Orléans Métropole strategy for the power conversion of its bus fleet and the supply of a fully el…

Toyota Yaris to get hybrid SUV offshoot

The Toyota Yaris is to receive an SUV offshoot. Like the new Yaris, the newly presented Yaris Cross is based on the small car platform TNGA-B hybrid system and receives its hybrid system with 116 HP system power. The new model is to be launched in Europe in summer 2021. Toyota was originally going to […]

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Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi consider strengthening EV alliance

According to a Japanese media report, Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi plan to formulate a plan in May to strengthen their alliance by jointly developing electric vehicles and automated driving technologies. They also plan to consolidate production and share logistics and warehouses, according to The Yomiuri Shimbun. In the field of electric vehicles, the alliance plans […]

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Renault Group will only sell electric cars China

Renault has adjusted its strategy for the Chinese market and will in future concentrate fully on electric vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Renault is withdrawing from its joint venture for combustion engine cars with Dongfeng and transferring its shares in the DRAC joint venture to Dongfeng. The Renault Group had already set up joint ventures […]

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Renault to release compact eSUV in 2021

According to a media report, Renault’s planned all-electric compact SUV based on the new CMF-EV electric vehicle platform should be launched in spring 2021. The factory where the model is to be built has apparently also already been determined. It was known that Renault wants to make progress in the field of compact electric SUVs […]

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Coronavirus: Carmakers to shut down plants across Europe

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First carmakers announce closures of factories in Europe due to the Coronavirus crisis unfolding on the continent. PSA will lockdown all vehicle production plants in Europe by 27 March and the French carmaker is not the only one. FCA has also announced a production stop at most of its plants in Europe by the end […]

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