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Peter Sigal
News Editor of Automotive News Europe
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Peter Sigal covers the French market for Automotive News Europe.

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Trump tariffs could cut Stellantis earnings by 75%, report says

Stellantis’s U.S. sales are heavily dependent on factories in Mexico and Canada. A report says tariffs could reduce earnings by 75 percent this year.

Dacia Bigster compact SUV to cost less than €25,000, undercutting rivals from VW, Hyundai

The Bigster is priced thousands below top-selling SUVs such as the VW Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson.

Europe auto sector slams Trump’s 25% tariffs, calls for retaliation and negotiations

By value, Europe is the largest automotive exporter to the U.S. Automakers, lobbying groups and government officials criticized the tariffs and called for immediate trade negotiations.

Tesla emissions pool adds Honda, Suzuki to Stellantis, Toyota and Ford

The EU has granted final approval to Tesla's emissions pool, which now includes Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Subaru and Suzuki. But Tesla's falling sales are a new concern.

VW teams with Valeo, Mobileye for new Level 2 ADAS system on future ICE models

The cooperation on future cars on the MQB platform will stop at advanced Level 2, meaning that drivers will still have to pay attention to the road. Features include hands-free highway driving and traffic-jam piloting.

Renault’s EV unit Ampere promotes Josep Maria Recasens to CEO

Recasens will replace Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo at the head of Ampere, which includes all of Renault's EV activities, including factories.

PHEVs lead 64% growth in Chinese car sales in Europe in February

Sales of plug-in hybrid models surged 321 percent with China's BYD, MG and Chery accounting for most of the growth.

Tesla’s sales slump continues in Europe amid Elon Musk backlash

Sales for Tesla's EVs were down 44 percent in February, after falling 45 percent in January. CEO Elon Musk has been the target of protests across Europe over his support for far-right and right-wing movements.

Toyota can squeeze more efficiency from hybrids, R&D exec says

Up to 20 grams of CO2 savings could be found with better aerodynamics, electronics and regenerative braking, as well as solid-state batteries, R&D executive Gerald Killmann says.

The frunk is back: 8 things to know about the new Mercedes CLA

Mercedes has revamped its entry compact car, the CLA, which will be launched first as a full-electric model. Here's what's new.

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