The Latest Breaking News from the Old Continent

Mercedes Explains Where The V12 Survives And Where It's Dead

The writing had been on the wall for quite some time, and now it’s official. Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing the V12 engine across European Union markets as the twin-turbo 6.0-liter unit falls victim to stricter emissions regulations. In a statement to Motor1, a company spokesperson explained that the impending arrival of…

Motor1 · Mar 26

The best way to stay connected while traveling across Europe

Planning a journey to the Old Continent can be a hassle for users when it comes to organising their itinerary. A trip to Europe carries the promise of a very diverse journey, with a lot of cultural variety, and eventually a cross-cultural experience-boarder trip. You can capture the essence of…

inkl · Mar 18

European Capitals of Culture: a diplomatic linchpin in an unstable world?

This year the cities of Trenčín in Slovakia and Oulu in Finland took the helm as Europe’s cultural beacon cities. As the Old Continent redefines its role on the global geopolitical stage, the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) programme is at a turning point. The European Commission recently launched a…

The Conversation · Feb 25

Europe's Three Best-Selling Cars in 2024 Were Not SUVs

The death of the car has been greatly exaggerated. Sure, SUVs and trucks have taken over in America and some other regions, but Europeans still love their little hatchbacks and whatnot. In 2024, the three most popular nameplates sold on the Old Continent were small cars: Dacia Sandero (cue the…

Motor1 · Jan 22, 2025

The Rivian R2 SUV Is Going To Europe

It won’t be Rivian’s first EV that goes to the Old Continent, though. That title goes to the Amazon-branded Electric Delivery Van.

InsideEVs · Feb 20, 2024

Expanded Kia EV Lineup To Include Everything From EV1 to EV9

The next new all-electric Kia to debut on the Old Continent and possibly in the United States is the EV5.

InsideEVs · Jun 20, 2023

NIO ET5 Orion Name Confirmed For Upcoming Chinese EV Wagon

The Orion was developed with customers on the Old Continent in mind, where this body style still holds a decent market share, as opposed to the United States and China, where pickups, SUVs, and crossovers rule the charts.

InsideEVs · May 15, 2023

2023 Honda CR-V Debuts For Europe With Rugged Design, PHEV Powertrain

The 1.5-liter turbo isn't going to be available on the Old Continent.

Motor1 · May 12, 2023