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China’s Leapmotor has commenced EV production in Europe at a Stellantis plant

Baua Electric

A previously announced joint venture between China’s Leapmotor and Stellantis has begun building EVs in Europe ahead of local deliveries targeted this fall. Today’s latest update on the production of Leapomotor BEVs in Europe comes just over a month after the Chinese automaker confirmed the new business venture with Stellantis.

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Ford begins deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in Europe

Teslarati

Ford has begun deliveries of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in Europe, with the first of the units going to a couple located in Norway. As reposted with photos by Ford CEO Jim Farley on X on Saturday, the first F-150 Lightning in Europe has been delivered to Dag and Angela, who are originally from Texas and now live in Norway.

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Chrysler 300 seems to be new on method out

Baua Electric

TO THE EDITOR: I may now not agree extra with Stellantis design important Ralph Gilles at the timelessness of the design of the outgoing Chrysler 300 (“Looking back on Chrysler 300’s run as a pop culture staple,” autonews.com, Aug. It nonetheless seems to be new. Plus, who doesn’t like a Hemi?

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Revival of Lancia starts in Europe with Ypsilon urban EV

Baua Electric

This marks the beginning of a revival of Lancia, which has produced classics like the Aurelia, Fulvia, Stratos, and Delta Integrale, but has been largely ignored by Stellantis and predecessor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).

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GM Returns to Europe With Electric Crossovers

The Truth About Cars

In 2017, General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to Frances PSA Group — which later merged with Fiat Chrysler to form Stellantis — basically ending its involvement with the European market. The plan is to offer a full range of electric vehicles in Europe by 2030. Images: General Motors] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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GM Evaluating Offers for Saturn; Fiat Eyeing GM Europe in Addition to Chrysler

Green Car Congress

Separately, Fiat said on Sunday that it was exploring the possibility of merging its auto business and interest in Chrysler with GM Europe to create a large automotive group with more than $100 billion. GM declined to comment on the prospects for a Fiat-GM Europe tie up.

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Electric cars in winter, Chrysler diesel woes, why Opel is gone, fast charging: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we look at winter driving in electric cars, why the oil industry doesn't care about plugs, and Fiat Chrysler is in more hot water over its diesel engines in Europe. All this and more on Green Car Reports.