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Lois Jones
Reporter covering the German market for Automotive News Europe
lois.hoyal@autonews.com
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Lois Jones is a reporter covering software-defined vehicles, electric vehicles and technology.

Latest from Lois Jones

Nissan, Toyota and VW models fuel February sales in Norway

Strong sales of the Nissan Ariya, Toyota bZ4X and VW ID4 made Norway one of Europe’s fastest growing markets in February.

Audi accelerates debut of new A3-size EV

The VW Group subsidiary expects to get its entry EV on the road in 2026 instead of 2027 with help from a software collaboration with Rivian.

How BYD became a global EV powerhouse

BYD is eyeing super-fast charging and expansion in Europe to solidify its position as a global EV leader.

Automakers see electrification as the top priority, strategy survey says

A majority of automakers see electrification as their No. 1 priority, with manufacturing efficiency second followed by software-defined vehicles, according to a survey of car companies' strategies.

Why Continental predicts rapid brake-by-wire uptake

The supplier is bullish because the world’s biggest automakers are looking to add the technology in forthcoming software-defined vehicles.

Tesla, Toyota, Chinese tap by-wire tech to accelerate software-defined vehicle shift

Demand is poised to surge for steering and braking systems that ditch mechanical connections and fluids and rely on software instead.

BMW plans new generation 3 Series with combustion engine, report says

BMW will introduce a next generation of the 3 Series with an internal combustion engine in parallel with its Neue Klasse electric version of the midsize family, according to a report.

Porsche acquires majority stake in Varta battery unit

Porsche takes steps to secure its future battery supply as the German automaker pursues its electrification focus.

Toyota pursues ‘right on time’ electrification transition

Despite battery-electric cars accounting for just 3.6 percent of its European sales, Toyota says it has the right electrification strategy.

BYD seeks to ‘put down roots’ in Europe as sales slump in key German market

After rising to become China’s biggest automaker, BYD is seeking to repeat the success in Europe and go head-to head against the region’s giants such as Volkswagen Group and Stellantis.

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