The name Scenic brings back memories of a practical family van – but that era is history. Instead, the new edition presents itself as a modern compact SUV that rounds off the top end of the French brand’s purely electric model range. Our driving report…
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Foxconn could manufacture EVs for Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors is reportedly considering enlisting the help of contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn to produce its electric vehicles. The Japanese carmaker is looking for a new partner after its former partners Nissan and Renault drifted apart …
MG reveals all-new MG4 EV for 2025
The MG4 EV is set for a complete facelift after just three years on the market. The new model is 11 cm longer than before with a 4.5 cm larger wheelbase, as well as a new electric drive.
Nissan to source battery cells from SK On in the USA
Nissan has decided on SK On as its battery supplier in North America. Both parties have agreed to supply almost 100 GWh of high-nickel batteries between 2028 and 2033. The deal had already become apparent in January and comes at a time of upheaval at N…
BYD’s Atto 2 availble in Germany; another small EV could follow
Shortly after the BYD Atto 2 officially went on sale in Germany, the Chinese manufacturer activated the online configurator. And it appears that another small electric car from BYD, already known in China, is headed to Europe – but under a different na…
UK: JLR hires engineers to support EV production
JLR is pushing ahead with its EV strategy. It is recruiting 150 maintenance engineers in the West Midland, UK. Fifty jobs will be located at the JLR plant in Solihull and 100 in Wolverhampton.
Leapmotor opens UK order books for the T03 & C10
Leapmotor has opened the order books in the UK for both the T03 and C10 models. The T03 starts at £15,995, while the C10 starts at £36,500. A total of 44 Leapmotor dealerships have been established so far, with more than 80 locations planned by the end…
Neta fires entire R&D department
Back in November, there were reports that the Chinese car manufacturer Neta was apparently in financial difficulties. The company is now said to have dismissed its entire research and development team due to ongoing financial problems.
Xpeng boosts sales and reduces losses in 2024
Xpeng presented its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. The Chinese EV maker posted its highest revenue yet in the final quarter of last year. The annual figures also show the company’s growth trajectory. However, it is also…
Bentley starts construction of EV assembly line
The luxury VW brand Bentley has laid the foundation stone for its new assembly line for battery-electric cars at its headquarters in Crewe, UK. However, the launch of Bentley’s first electric car has been delayed; it is now not due to appear until 2027…
