Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs and goes into ’emergency’ mode
Nissan is in full-scale emergency mode to save itself: the automaker is cutting 9,000 jobs, slashing production capacity, and selling…
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Renault unveils its R4 E-Tech electric SUV with a ‘sub-€30K’ price tag
At the Paris auto show this week, Renault unveiled its latest all-electric offering, the Renault 4 E-Tech, a nod to…
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire, his successor to be named at a later date
Global automaker Stellantis has confirmed that his long-tenured CEO, Carlos Tavares, will retire when his current contract expires in early…
BMW head says that Europe’s ICE ban is ‘no longer realistic’
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse says it’s time to pull the plug on the European Union’s plan to ban ICE…
This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]
French automaker Renault recently unveiled an all-electric restomod of its classic R17 model launched in 1971. Imagined through a collaboration…
Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi prototype spotted, Porsche Macan range, Lucid teases next-gen, and more
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s…
Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars
Renault CEO Luca de Meo said today that automakers collectively may need to pay ~€15B in fines if they miss…
Paris wins gold for transforming into mobility utopia for Olympics
Liberté. égalité. fraternité. mobilité? The Paris 2024 Olympics just concluded and whatever you think of actual games (they were…
Introducing Jeep Dune, the rugged off-road city EV with a DJ booth
The Jeep Dune is an off-road-inspired, fully electric city car. Despite its small size, the Dune makes up for it…
Kia believes it has an edge with electric vans as it preps for its first PBV launch
Kia is launching its first dedicated electric van next year to compete with Ford, Mercedes, and Stellantis. However, Kia believes…
Trade wars escalate as Chinese automakers request retaliatory tariffs on cars imported from EU
As anticipated, China and its massive network of EV OEMs are not pleased with the EU Commission’s recent decision to…
Alpine kicks off its all-electric era with the A290 hot hatch EV that has video game style challenges
French automaker Alpine has launched its first EV model called the A290. This addition to Alpine’s small but sporty portfolio…
Gotion High-Tech selects Morocco as home to a new 20 GWh battery gigafactory
Over six months after detailing plans for a new 20 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery plant in Europe, China’s Gotion High-Tech has…
Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000
Volkswagen is aiming for its new low-cost electric vehicles to debut in 2027. The new affordable VW EVs are expected…
Renault is putting its Level 4 autonomous shuttle into production
Renault is partnering with WeRide to put this Level 4 autonomous shuttle bus into production in Europe’s low emission zones.
Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault
Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car…
Nissan Micra EV to debut later this year as new low-cost electric car
Another affordable electric car is set to be unveiled later this year as Nissan looks to boost EV sales. Nissan…
Polestar to launch its new electric SUV on Hyundai and Kia’s home turf this summer
Polestar’s new electric SUV, the Polestar 4, is set to hit the Korean market in June, Hyundai and Kia’s home…
Renault and Volvo team up on next generation electric vans
A new JV between Volvo Trucks, Renault, and logistics provider CMA CGM promises “revolutionary” new electric vans.
In a rush to launch a sub-$22K EV, Renault cranks up work on new Twingo
Renault is ramping up development of its upcoming all-electric Twingo, hoping to shave off as much time as possible to…
Renault aims to be first European carmaker to recycle batteries on mass scale
French automaker Renault is exploring a lucrative business prospect by partnering with companies to extract and recycle lithium and other…
Daily EV Recap: Possible Tesla vans
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and…
Daily EV Recap: Wireless EV charging
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and…
Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban phase-out
The heads of BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault have spoken out against European Union’s emission targets in recent days, arguing that…
