Olivier Mourgue obituary Designer whose flexible furniture for informal 60s living gave a futuristic look to Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey The Guardian - UK · 11h ago
12 Cars With Names That Make Absolutely No Sense From the Ford Probe to the Volkswagen Thing, these cars prove that coming up with a memorable name isn't always a good thing. Motor1 · Oct 20
Documentary on Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso's F1 rivalry reportedly in the works A former Spanish F1 commentator claims the BBC is working on a documentary about Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso's infamous 2007 McLaren rivalry Motorsport · Oct 18
UK should scrap ‘stupid’ ban on petrol cars to close EU trade deal, says Renault boss The UK government has pledged to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 The Independent UK · Oct 17
Chinese And European Car Companies Both Brought Their A-Game To The Paris Auto Show The number of EV models has exploded, many of them affordable. That’s a good thing, no matter who is making the cars. InsideEVs · Oct 17
Renault India’s hybrid-CNG bet could transform its sales mix: CEO Stephane Deblaise Renault is focusing on hybrid and CNG vehicles to enhance its presence in the Indian market. CEO Stephane Deblaise indicated these vehicles could comprise half of their sales mix in the next two to three years. The company has launched a strong hybrid Duster SUV and plans to introduce CNG… The Economic Times · Oct 17
European Car Companies Can't Compete With Chinese Tech. In Paris, They Leaned On 'Heritage' Instead Is that enough to fend off a growing cadre of Chinese competitors in their home market? I’m not so sure. InsideEVs · Oct 16
Paris Motor Show: Renault and Citroën unveil electric concepts inspired by classic cars Some of Europe's best-known cars are making a comeback at the Paris Motor Show, reinvented for the electric age. Euronews · Oct 16
Renault Has About 1,000 Orders For Its $180,000 Electric Hot Hatch Some buyers are plunking down close to $400,000 for fully customized cars. Motor1 · Oct 15
Why Christian Horner banned Mercedes' name as Red Bull built its own F1 engine Christian Horner explains why he had to stop mentions of Red Bull's rival team in 'The Autosport Interview' Motorsport · Oct 14
Tesla's Robotaxi Lands in Paris—But Europe's Real Fight Is Over Cheap EVs At the Paris Motor Show, Tesla debuts its Cybercab and FSD tech in Europe while Stellantis, Renault's Dacia, and BYD showcase affordable EVs, competing on pricing, incentives, and autonomous driving. MarketBeat · Oct 13
Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
China and the EU could turn Morocco into a surprise global hub for electric vehicles China now makes more than seven in ten of the world’s electric cars. In 2024 it produced over 12 million, 1.25 million of which were exported, mainly to Europe. The Conversation · Oct 12
Citroën 2CV Electric Car Brings a French Classic Closer to 2028 Showrooms Citroën has unveiled an electric 2CV concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, targeting a European launch by 2028 with a starting price of around £13,000. International Business Times UK · Oct 12
The Economic Times · Oct 12 India top priority for Renault outside Europe: Group CEO Francois Provost Renault Group's CEO Francois Provost emphasizes India's importance for their initiatives outside Europe. The company aims to promote hybrid and electric vehicles as part of their strategy in India. They are focused on localizing production to make these technologies affordable for Indian customers. Provost also believes electrification will transform customer…
InsideEVs · Oct 11 Citroen Is Finally Bringing Back The 2CV. And I’m Here For It The electric concept channels the original Citroën 2CV's charm and previews a European-built production car targeting a €15,000 starting price.
Euronews · Oct 11 Paris motor show: Macron urges European preference amid Chinese competition On Monday, the French president will open his final Paris Motor Show, pushing his "Made in Europe" agenda: tying state aid for this key industry to genuinely EU-based production.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Renault Group MD says UK should put a tariff on Chinese imports Francois Provost wants UK to have parity with the EU on tariffs and credits for European-made cars, and that Renault cars are “on a par with or better than” Chinese rivals
The Independent UK · Oct 8 The EV surge: Six in ten electric car drivers have convinced others to switch Lower running costs are the biggest talking point as an InstaVolt survey reveals how owners are winning over friends, family and colleagues
InsideEVs · Oct 6 Renault’s E-Space Concept Brings Back The Minivan With A 1980s-Inspired Twist It’s an all-electric reinterpretation of the original Espace minivan, which was the vehicle of choice for countless European families.
Motor1 · Oct 6 Renault's Cheerful Twingo EV Gets A Weird Glass Roof The almost egg-shaped panoramic top will be a relatively cheap option.
MyLifeXP · Oct 6 5 Affordable Cars With Ventilated Seats Under ₹12 Lakh Ventilated seats were once a feature you expected only in expensive luxury cars. That is changing quickly in India. From compact sedans and premium hatchbacks to sub-four-metre SUVs, manufacturers are now bringing this comfort feature to much more affordable cars. In a hot Indian summer, it is more than just…
Motor1 · Oct 6 Renault Wants To Make Minivans Cool With New E-Space Concept The original Espace helped pioneer Europe's minivan boom. Now, Renault wants to make the segment cool again.
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Renault unveils new E-Space family electric car concept at Paris Motor Show Renault’s new E‑Space concept, shown at the Paris Motor Show, reimagines the 1984 people‑carrier with a spacious cabin and E‑Tech electrified technology for modern families