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Nick Gibbs
Nick Gibbs covers the UK market for Automotive News Europe.
ngibbs@crain.com
Nick Gibbs covers the UK market for Automotive News Europe.

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Nissan details Europe launch plans for new Micra, Leaf, Juke EVs

The Micra, built on a Renault Group platform, will debut first, followed by the Leaf, which becomes a crossover, and the Juke, which will co-exist with the current ICE version.

Audi plans Shanghai show debut for first car from its new China-only brand

The new brand, developed with partner SAIC, is targeting younger tech-savvy customers in a bid to win back customers from Chinese competitors.

Automakers hit the brakes on EVs for U.S. as Trump policies alter market, supplier boss says

GKN Automotive has seen a significant slowdown in the development of pure EV platforms as automakers decide to extend their ICE platforms.

Audi will focus on plug-in hybrids as transition technology to full-electric cars

Audi will launch 10 new PHEVs this year as part of its strategy to keep its powertrain offerings diverse while the market for battery-electric cars remains slow.

Chery expands its European markets with Tiggo volume brand

The Tiggo range will join Chery’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands to broaden the automaker’s reach in Europe.

Skoda teases 7-seat electric SUV flagship

The production version of the Vision 7S will rival seven-seat EVs such as the Peugeot e-5008 and Kia EV9.

Porsche to launch gasoline SUV to sell alongside electric Macan

Porsche will add a new Macan-sized SUV with a combustion engine and will develop combustion-engine and plug-in hybrid versions of the Cayenne large SUV and Panamera large sedan “well into the 2030s."

Geely electric van brand touts premium equipment levels to win over skeptical fleet companies

Farizon will compete against Ford, Renault and Stellantis in the growing sector as legislative pressure mounts to sell more EVs in a market reluctant to shift from diesels.

VW’s €20,000 mini-EV will use software developed with Rivian

VW's ID1 electric minicar will be the brand's first model to use software from the automaker's joint venture with Rivian. It will compete against rivals such as the new Renault Twingo and the BYD Seagull.

Audi unveils sportier, larger A6 Avant wagon

The A6 Avant, which accounts for most A6 sales in Europe, is longer than its predecessor, with the extra length making for a smooth ride and giving more interior room.

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