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Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar

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Renault confirmed today that it is in talks with Volkswagen to build a BEV minicar for the European market. Renault is eyeing 2026 for the launch of the full-electric minicar Twingo , with a target price below €20,000. I don’t have any time to waste, so I will not postpone it,” de Meo said.

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Hyundai to begin production of Casper mini EV for Europe in July: report

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In addition, Head of Hyundai France Lionel Keogh told French publication Auto Moto that the Casper EV will be priced around 20,000 euros, significantly undercutting the automaker’s current most affordable offering, the Kona EV, which is priced starting at 36,400 euros in the German market. What are your thoughts?

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. billion ($A1.8b) to build the world’s largest sodium battery plant in Xuzhou in China.

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Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID 2all electric vehicle may come later than expected

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The decision enables automakers to continue building gas-powered vehicles without the planned upgrades. However, it will likely build a limited number of models in the first year. Volvo’s cheapest and smallest electric SUV is rolling out in the US this year with starting prices around $35,000.

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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

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Also, it will be based on Stellantis’s Smart Car architecture, used in the Citroen e-C3. While exact dimensions (and price) aren’t available, the New Panda will likely be about the same size as the New e-C3, which is 4,010 mm in length, 1,760 mm in width, and 1,570 mm in height.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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The latter will take on other three-row midsize SUVs that include the Citroen C3 Aircross, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and others. However, the Alliance isn’t gunning for market share but is looking at building a sustainable business in India by being frugal and placing a few strong bets.

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Made in India electric vehicles ready to hit global markets | Autocar Professional

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According to several people in the know, almost every mainstream vehicle maker right from Maruti Suzuki to MG Motor India, Hyundai Motor India to Citroen or even Jeep, including the homegrown car makers have set sight on exporting vehicles overseas. We thought the obvious choice was exports. Will it be with EVs?

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