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France is pushing the European Union to adopt “flexibility” in implementing stricter CO2 emissions rules for new vehicles, signaling support for its struggling domestic automakers as plant shutdowns and job losses mount. The timing is critical: France’s Finance Ministry announced Thursday that the country wants “technological neutrality” while maintaining the 2035 combustion engine ban, just…
Imagine ditching power windows for a sub-$20K electric pickup—sounds crazy, right? But Bezos-backed Slate Auto thinks it’s genius, especially with that $7,500 tax credit vanishing soon. Slate Auto, a Michigan-based startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is introducing a minimalist electric pickup truck priced under $20,000, but the impending expiration of a $7,500 federal…
Honda introduced its Super EV concept at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, blending compact design with engaging electric performance to appeal to urban drivers. This debut highlights the automaker’s push toward enjoyable EVs, as it promises “fresh, ‘fun-to-drive’ electric performance alongside trademark Honda usability,” according to a press release on Honda’s Goodwood activities. Design…
Stellantis is set to launch a new hybrid Fiat 500 in November 2025, priced at $20,000 (17,000 euros), aiming to revitalize its struggling Italian manufacturing, according to Fiat’s CEO Olivier Francois. The move comes as the automaker grapples with a 46% drop in Italian car production in 2024, hitting a historic low since 1956, driven…
Stellantis, the Franco-Italian automaker, may shutter factories to avoid crippling European Union fines for failing to meet stringent CO2 emission targets, according to its Europe chief. This development, reported by Reuters, signals a pivotal moment for electric vehicle (EV) adoption as regulatory pressures reshape the automotive industry. EU’s Push for Cleaner Vehicles The EU mandates…
Serbia has secured a promise from China to expedite exports of critical minerals essential for electric vehicle (EV) production, directly benefiting Stellantis’ factory in Kragujevac, according to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. This development, announced on June 29, 2025, addresses supply chain challenges for Stellantis, a key player in Serbia’s economy, amid China’s tightened export control
Last month, a dazzling drone display above Rome’s Olympic Stadium unveiled BYD’s Dolphin Surf, signaling the Chinese automaker’s aggressive push into Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The glowing orbs formed the car’s silhouette against iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, pitching the hatchback as a modern Fiat 500—affordable, stylish, and electric. With competitive pricing and smart…
Electric vehicle enthusiasts in Europe now have an exciting new option as BYD, China’s leading EV manufacturer, introduced its low-cost Dolphin Surf model in Berlin on May 21, 2025. Marking the company’s tenth model in the region, this compact electric car aims to make sustainable driving more accessible with competitive pricing and advanced features. According…
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