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Industry Western Europe: BEVs outsold diesels in Dec. 2021 for first time

Western Europe: BEVs outsold diesels in Dec. 2021 for first time

Schmidt Automotive Research data from 18 western European countries show 176,000 sales for BEVs compared to 160,000 for diesels.
By Brian Potter 20 January 2022
Official 2022 Ford Mondeo not coming to Europe - official

2022 Ford Mondeo not coming to Europe - official

Sad trombone: The Blue Oval tells us it won't bring the midsize saloon to the Old Continent.
By Brian Potter 18 January 2022
Industry Renault to become electric-only brand in Europe by 2030

Renault to become electric-only brand in Europe by 2030

The announcement was made by the company's CEO.
By Anthony Karr 15 January 2022
Industry Citroën, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhall selling EV-only MPVs in Europe in 2022

Citroën, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhall selling EV-only MPVs in Europe in 2022

The list includes the e-Rifter, e-Traveller/e-Expert, e-Berlingo, e-Spacetourer, Combo-e Life, Vivaro-e Combi, and Zafira-e Life.
By Brian Potter 10 January 2022
Manufacturing / Production Volkswagen Passat saloon production for Europe has ended

Volkswagen Passat saloon production for Europe has ended

The silver lining is that the estate gets to live alongside the Arteon.
By Jacob Oliva 09 January 2022
Motorcycles Hauling UK bikes to and from EU brings surprise fines for riders

Hauling UK bikes to and from EU brings surprise fines for riders

Brexit confusion strikes again.
By Brian Potter 04 January 2022
Industry Tesla Model 3 on track to become Europe's best-selling EV in 2021

Tesla Model 3 on track to become Europe's best-selling EV in 2021

Tesla sold 113,397 Model 3s in the first 11 months of the year, while second-placed VW ID.3 is far behind with 63,109 sales.
By Brian Potter 30 December 2021
Industry Europe: Plug-ins accounted for 26% of new car sales in November 2021

Europe: Plug-ins accounted for 26% of new car sales in November 2021

Tesla Model 3 was the most registered model, ahead of the Renault ZOE and Dacia Spring.
By Brian Potter 22 December 2021
Commercial Vehicles Volvo, Daimler and Traton agree on JV charging network for lorries

Volvo, Daimler and Traton agree on JV charging network for lorries

They will install in Europe at least 1,700 charging points within 5 years.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2021
Official Subaru Solterra EV will be AWD-only in Europe, offer 400-km range

Subaru Solterra EV will be AWD-only in Europe, offer 400-km range

Watch Subaru's detailed 25-minute video presentation of the European-spec Solterra.
By Brian Potter 15 December 2021
Technology Polestar 2 OTA upgrade unlocks 67 extra bhp

Polestar 2 OTA upgrade unlocks 67 extra bhp

Only in selected European markets, though.
By Brian Potter 08 December 2021
Industry Toyota announces electrification targets for Western Europe

Toyota announces electrification targets for Western Europe

At least 50% zero-emission vehicles sales by 2030, and 100% by 2035.
By Brian Potter 08 December 2021
Industry Peugeot to go fully electric in Europe by 2030

Peugeot to go fully electric in Europe by 2030

Not on all international markets, though.
By Brian Potter 08 December 2021
Official 2022 Jeep Wrangler updated in Europe where it’s now PHEV-only

2022 Jeep Wrangler updated in Europe where it’s now PHEV-only

The off-roader gets new, special-run colors, too.
By Brian Potter 07 December 2021
Industry Europe: Plug-in cars continue to expand market share in October 2021

Europe: Plug-in cars continue to expand market share in October 2021

So far this year, almost 18% of new cars in Europe are rechargeable (23% in October).
By Brian Potter 03 December 2021
Industry Europe: Plug-in cars capture 23% market share in October 2021

Europe: Plug-in cars capture 23% market share in October 2021

Internal combustion engine car sales are down 30% year-over-year.
By Brian Potter 02 December 2021
Government EU to require intelligent speed assistance in cars by July 2022

EU to require intelligent speed assistance in cars by July 2022

Some important, reassuring language is included in the regulation.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2021
Industry Plug-in car registrations in Europe: Q1-Q3 2021 full report

Plug-in car registrations in Europe: Q1-Q3 2021 full report

A comprehensive look at plug-in car sales in 30 European countries.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2021
Industry Europe: Tesla navigation now includes Fastned charging stations

Europe: Tesla navigation now includes Fastned charging stations

Tesla drivers will be able to select a Fastned station and precondition the battery for fast charging.
By Brian Potter 25 November 2021
EV Buying & Ownership UK: Check out Europe's cheapest electric car: Dacia Spring

UK: Check out Europe's cheapest electric car: Dacia Spring

Especially in mega-cities, maybe you don't need anything more than a simple EV.
By Brian Potter 23 November 2021
Motorcycles European motorcycle sales increase by 10 percent through Q3 2021

European motorcycle sales increase by 10 percent through Q3 2021

To the moon!
By Brian Potter 05 November 2021
Motorcycles Harley celebrates easing of EU and US steel-aluminium tariffs

Harley celebrates easing of EU and US steel-aluminium tariffs

A big win for H-D and its European fans.
By Brian Potter 02 November 2021
Industry Europe: Jaguar Land Rover will pay Tesla for CO2 emission pooling

Europe: Jaguar Land Rover will pay Tesla for CO2 emission pooling

The company joins Tesla's CO2 emission pool alongside Honda for the year 2021.
By Brian Potter 28 October 2021
Manufacturing / Production Mazda CX-3 production for Europe ending in December

Mazda CX-3 production for Europe ending in December

The smallest crossover will soon be no more on the Old Continent.
By Brian Potter 26 October 2021
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