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Tesla Model 3 due in Europe early 2019
Tesla will start taking orders for the Model 3 in Europe before the end of this year, ahead of first deliveries due early in 2019,
25 October 2018
Author: Alex Grant
News
Almost half of cars still not WLTP tested, says Jato
Almost half of carmakers’ model ranges were not WLTP compliant at the start of October, according to Jato Dynamics, reflected by the Europe’s lowest September
25 October 2018
News
Volvo invests in mobile rapid charging
Volvo Cars has invested in charging point company FreeWire Technologies, which has developed a cheaper and less labour-intensive solution for installing rapid chargers for electric
25 October 2018
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Volkswagen aims for 50% SUV sales share by 2025
Volkswagen has stepped up its SUV ambitions, planning a line-up of 30 models by 2025 and expecting them to account for half of its global
25 October 2018
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Opel to drop slow-sellers as new models arrive
Opel is discontinuing the Adam, Karl and Cascada next year, as it readies a streamlined range of new models in the market’s highest-volume segments.
9 October 2018
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MEPs vote for 20% car and van CO2 cut by 2025
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a 20% targeted reduction in new car and van CO2 emissions between 2021 and 2025, with sub-50g/km
3 October 2018
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Germany targets older diesels to curb air pollution
Germany’s biggest carmakers are to incentivise drivers in the country’s most polluted cities to swap out of Euro 5 and older diesel cars, or fund
3 October 2018
Motor Show
Renault confirms full hybrid Clio, Captur and Megane
Renault will launch hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Clio, Captur and Megane starting from 2020, enabling customers to “go electric without changing their
2 October 2018
Calls for better ULEV support, as EU votes on CO2 targets
National governments and car manufacturers are being warned that they must better support Europe’s ultra-low emission vehicle market, ahead of the European Parliament vote on
1 October 2018
Interviews
Interview: Edward Kulperger, Geotab
With a growing global customer base, Canada-based telematics company, Geotab, reckons there’s untapped value for vehicle data that goes far beyond the traditional fleet-focused use
26 September 2018
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DS 7 Crossback PHEV targets sub-50g/km CO2
DS Automobiles will add a 300hp plug-in hybrid to the flagship DS 7 Crossback SUV next year, offering CO2 emissions of under 50g/km on the
26 September 2018
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Peugeot shows 49g/km 3008 and 508 PHEVs
Peugeot is to launch high-performance plug-in hybrid versions of the 3008 SUV, and the new 508 and 508 SW this autumn, offering CO2 emissions of
24 September 2018
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Porsche drops diesel citing rising PHEV demand
Porsche is not reintroducing diesel engines back into its range, claiming the fuel had a ‘secondary role’ and that it will instead focus on meeting
24 September 2018
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BMW and Daimler to form urban mobility joint venture
The BMW Group and Daimler AG have formed a 50/50 joint venture to establish a standalone mobility services company, set to operate across Europe.
21 September 2018
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FCA Group to launch fleet telematics system
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is launching a telematics service for fleets next month, utilising the on-board data connection fitted to its latest models.
19 September 2018
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Mercedes-Benz electric SUV sets sights on I-Pace
Mercedes-Benz is to launch a long-range, high-performance electric SUV next year, rivalling the Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-Tron and Tesla Model X.
5 September 2018
News
Audi starts production of electric SUV
Audi has started production of the e-tron electric SUV at its factory in Brussels, ahead of the first deliveries due by the end of the
4 September 2018
Road Tests
First Drive: Peugeot 508
Peugeot goes premium with the 508 – and convincingly, too. By Alex Grant.
3 September 2018
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Toyota and Uber extend autonomous car partnership
Toyota and Uber are to co-develop an autonomous ride-sharing service, scheduled to launch in 2021.
28 August 2018
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Toyota revives ‘Corolla’ name in Europe
The replacement for the Toyota Auris will be named ‘Corolla’, bringing Europe in line with other global markets for the first time since 2006.
28 August 2018
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Opel previews 2019 Corsa
Opel/Vauxhall has previewed some of the design cues of the 2019 Corsa, with a new electric coupe-SUV concept car.
22 August 2018
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Sixt reports record half-year results
Sixt Group is reporting the best half-year in its history, driven by a seasonally stronger second quarter and demand for its rental and leasing solutions.
16 August 2018
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Cox Automotive launches mobility division
Cox Automotive has launched a new business division in the United States, recognising the global growth of Mobility as a Service (MaaS).
16 August 2018
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MG to relaunch in Europe with electric SUV
Chinese manufacturer SAIC is relaunching the MG brand in markets outside the UK next year, starting with an electric version of the ZS compact SUV.
16 August 2018
Road Tests
First Drive: Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai’s electric SUV marks a tipping point for EVs, but there’s a catch. By Alex Grant.
16 August 2018
News
Updated Honda HR-V launches without diesel
Honda is claiming higher-quality materials and improved refinement from its refreshed HR-V SUV, but early versions won’t be available with a diesel engine.
13 August 2018
Road Tests
First Drive: Jeep Renegade
The junior Jeep is taking a step towards a diesel-free future, explains Alex Grant.
10 August 2018
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VW Group to recall plug-ins over poisonous materials
The Volkswagen Group has notified Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) of a potential recall of its plug-in vehicles, having discovered poisonous cadmium in part
7 August 2018
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Honda launches EV smart charging trial
Honda has begun trials of a system which will automatically charge electric vehicles based on drivers’ usage patterns and the real-time load on the electrical
31 July 2018
News
Mazda rolls out Apple CarPlay upgrade
Mazda is introducing Apple CarPlay connectivity as an upgrade for new and existing vehicles with the MZD Connect infotainment system.
31 July 2018