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Europe’s Favorite Cheap SUV Is Going Electric

The Dacia Duster proved that cheap doesn’t have to mean bad, but can it make it as a pure electric vehicle?

InsideEVs

Dacia’s Batmobile-like racer runs on sustainable biofuels, eats deserts for breakfast and scared me senseless

Here's what it's like to ride in a 335bhp off-road behemoth…

TechRadar

Dacia Bigster: Standard stuff – but at a stretch

CAR REVIEW: It’s a typically adequate showing from the new budget SUV, though the ‘longster’ might have been a more apt name for this economical but somewhat noisy entry, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

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Dacia Spring review: How’s the UK’s cheapest EV to drive?

The Spring isn’t without its compromises, but it will more than do the job for someone wanting an EV as a second family car or an urban runabout

The Independent UK

High five: Slip into some classic couture with the Renault 5 E-Tech

CAR REVIEW: Replaced almost three decades ago by the Clio, the hatchback supermini has been reimagined and thrust back onto the catwalk with no little style and success, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Regulatory Work Eats 25% of Stellantis Engineering Hours

It’s not easy being an automotive engineer tasked with developing a new car for the European market. The EU undoubtedly has the strictest legislation in terms of emissions, noise, safety, and other criteria. These higher standards not only drive up prices but also consume a significant portion of engineering time.

Motor1

Honda Will Show A New City EV At Goodwood

Honda's new A-segment five-door hatchback resembles the Honda e, but it needs to do much better (and especially cheaper) to stand a chance on the market.

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9 Best Car Brands That Almost No One Talks About

When you think about car brands, you probably think about household names like Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, and maybe even Mercedes. Throughout the world, there are some lesser-known brands that stand out for unique designs and great value. These nine underrated car brands are hidden gems in the automotive world. Have…

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The Stellantis-Renault Merger Isn't Happening, Despite Rumors

With 14 car brands under its corporate umbrella, Stellantis is already an automotive juggernaut. Renault isn’t exactly small either, considering it owns the sports car brand Alpine and the budget automaker Dacia. Despite reports suggesting a potential tie-up, the two aren’t looking to join forces. Speaking at the Financial Times'…

Motor1

Half of the world’s cars won’t be fully electric by 2040—Renault and Geely are betting big on hybrids to fill the gap

Horse Powertrain’s modular hybrid tech aims to bridge the global EV gap—and help automakers scale clean mobility faster across diverse markets.

Fortune

Which are the cheapest electric cars? 6 of the best budget-friendly EVs for around €25K

Switching to electric doesn't mean compromising on quality or breaking the bank. Here are the best options in Europe for value-for-money EVs.

Euronews

Nissan Wants Its Own City EV For Europe

Renault’s revived electric Twingo is one of our most hotly anticipated European EVs and it looks like it’s going to have not one but two sister models. After Dacia revealed that it was fast-tracking a project to develop an all-new Spring city EV based on the same underpinnings as the…

InsideEVs

In it for the long run: the elite British runners leading the charge against climate change

We take a look at the Green Runners, a group committed to doing their bit to combat the climate emergency

Advnture

I've test-driven more than 20 electric cars in the past year – here are my top 8 EVs of 2025 so far

The past 12 months have been a busy time for electric vehicles, luckily we've driven a bunch of them. Here are our favorites of 2025 so far.

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Volkswagen reveals the ID.1 concept car, which will spawn its cheapest all-electric model to date

VW has lifted the lid on what will become its most affordable EV yet... and it looks good!

Motor1

Opel and Citroen Are Also Selling Cars Without a Center Screen

It's understandable why so many automakers have moved away from selling no-frills cars. Profit margins are smaller when you're not charging extra for features we take for granted in modern cars. Relevant examples include touchscreens, alloy wheels, and electric windows. But some mainstream brands have crunched the numbers and found…

InsideEVs

Upcoming Kia EV1 Will Be Even Smaller And More Affordable

Earlier this week, Kia unveiled several new electric models that will enter production soon. One of the most exciting is the pint-sized EV2 Concept, which previews a production model by the same name. The EV2 is basically Kia’s electric Europan city car, shrinking down the E-GMP platform for drivers who need…

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Al-Attiyah and Dacia clinch first win of the season

Dacia didn’t have to wait long to celebrate a world victory. Just a month ago, only a few minutes separated Nasser Al-Attiyah from the podium. Just 100km away, the action resumed in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, second round of the FIA and FIM Cross Country Rally World Championship.

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Dacia Is Working On A $19,000 Electric Renault Twingo Twin

Renault-owned Dacia found electric vehicle success in Europe with its super affordable Spring, which sold over 140,000 units between 2021 and 2024 when a heavily revised model was introduced. The Spring’s biggest problem, though, is that it’s manufactured in China through a Renault joint venture, so Dacia is now designing…

The Independent UK

Dacia aims to replace Spring as the UK’s next cheapest EV

Value brand will bring new budget city car to market in double-quick time and build it in Europe

International Business Times

Renault Revs Up Profitability In 2024

Renault confirmed on Thursday it defied headwinds in the car industry by boosting revenue and attaining record profitability in 2024 thanks to the success of its new line up of vehicles, although net profit sank as it scaled back its partnership with Nissan.

TechRadar

Affordable, rangey, but not very special – Leapmotor’s latest EVs prove that cheap Chinese cars still have some way to go

Chinese EV brand Leapmotor has launched a product offensive in Europe and Asia Pacific, hoping to win customers over with super affordable models.

The Independent UK

Leapmotor T03 review: The best value EV in the UK

For just £15,995, the Leapmotor T03 comes with a surprising amount of tech as standard

Advnture

Think the UTMB World Series is getting too big for its trail running shoes? It’s only just hitting its stride

There’s work to be done to make the renowned race series more inclusive and sustainable and the organizers say they’re rolling up their sleeves

Motor1

Europe's most popular cars - ranked by country

In 2024, the most popular car on the old continent was the Dacia Sandero (268,101 units, +14%), followed by the Renault Clio (216,317 units, +7%) and the Volkswagen Golf (215,715 units, +17%). A total of 12.91 million new cars were registered in Europe (+0.9%), mainly due to the demand for hybrid…

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