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Renault

Renault Kills Car-Sharing, Slashes EV Charging Plans in Profit Pivot

Renault is shutting down its Zity car-sharing services and dramatically scaling back EV charging infrastructure plans as new CEO François Provost prioritizes profitability over expansion at the French automaker’s Mobilize unit. Why it matters: The retreat signals another European automaker abandoning ambitious EV infrastructure investments amid brutal cost pressures and slowing returns. The Detail

Renault and Ora Ïto Unveil Electric Restomod of Classic R17 Sports Coupé
Renault

Renault Backs EU Local EV Parts Push But Warns 75% Target Too High

Renault supports France’s call for stricter local content rules on electric vehicles sold in Europe but says the proposed 75% threshold is unrealistic for automakers still sourcing batteries from Asia. Why it matters: The debate exposes a widening rift between European governments racing to protect jobs and automakers warning that overly aggressive rules could backfire.…

Tesla FSD Free Trial Hits 1.5 Million Owners: The $148 Million Conversion Gamble
BYD

Tesla UK Sales Drop 19% in November as BYD Triples Registrations

Tesla’s UK car registrations fell 19% in November 2025, continuing a brutal European sales collapse as Chinese rival BYD more than tripled its British deliveries. Why it matters: The UK, now Europe’s largest EV market, has become another battleground where Chinese automakers are rapidly overtaking Tesla. The Details By the Numbers Tesla UK November Sales…

Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In
Model 3

Tesla Model 3 Standard Launches in Europe at €37,970 as Chinese Rivals Close In

We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European collapse all year, and today’s Model 3 Standard launch confirms what the sales data has been screaming: Tesla is playing defense, not offense. Tesla launched the new, lower-priced Model 3 Standard in Europe on Friday, December 5, 2025, a few months after releasing it in the United States. The move…

Tesla

Tesla FSD Europe Demo Extended Through March 2026 After ‘High Demand’

Tesla has extended its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ride-along program in Europe by three months following what the company calls “high demand,” with free demos now available through March 31, 2026 across Germany, France, and Italy. We’ve been tracking Tesla’s European FSD push closely, and this extension reveals the scale of Tesla’s regulatory charm offensive. The…

Tesla Shatters Norway's All-Time Sales Record as Buyers Race to Beat Tax Hike
Tesla

Tesla Shatters Norway’s All-Time Sales Record as Buyers Race to Beat Tax Hike

Tesla has just done something no automaker has ever done in Norway: sold more cars in a single year than any manufacturer in the country’s history, and there’s still a month left to go. We’ve been tracking Tesla’s rollercoaster year in Norway closely, and Monday’s registration data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) confirms what…

Germany

Zeekr Launches In Germany With Three EVs That Undercut BMW And Mercedes

Chinese premium EV maker Zeekr officially began sales in Germany on Monday, bringing three electric models priced from €37,990 ($44,065) to the doorstep of BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen. We’ve been tracking China’s EV invasion of Europe for years, and this launch marks a pivotal escalation: a Geely-owned brand is now competing head-to-head with German automakers…

BMW iX4: First Look at the 500-Mile Range Electric SUV Coming in 2026
BMW

BMW iX4: First Look at the 500-Mile Range Electric SUV Coming in 2026

BMW’s all-electric coupe-SUV future just came into focus. Prototypes of the new iX4 have been spotted testing for the first time, revealing a sleek, range-topping electric crossover that could deliver more than 500 miles on a single charge, according to Autocar. We’ve been tracking BMW’s Neue Klasse transformation since prototypes began testing in southern France…

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