Dealership, sales and marketing

PSA Group sales fell 27.8% in 2020 due to Covid

Just 2.5 million vehicles were sold across Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Opel-Vauxhall

14 January 2021
PSA Group sales fell 27.8% in 2020 due to Covid
New cars

Lada Niva off-roader to gain first full redesign since 1976

Russian 4x4 will switch to parent company Renault's CMF-B platform and adopt a modern look

14 January 2021
Lada Niva off-roader to gain first full redesign since 1976
New cars

Renault launches Mobilize mobility brand with Twizy-style EZ-1

Recyclable two-seater is designed for ride-sharing and subscription services in cities

14 January 2021
Renault launches Mobilize mobility brand with Twizy-style EZ-1
1 Alpine
New sports car will go electric but retain a focus on lightness
New cars

Alpine and Lotus to co-develop new electric sports car

Expansion of historic Alpine brand will also usher in new electric hot hatch and electric SUV

14 January 2021
Alpine and Lotus to co-develop new electric sports car
New cars

Dacia Bigster concept previews rugged range-topping SUV

Chunky 4x4 is brand's biggest model to-date; will prioritise affordability and capability

14 January 2021
Dacia Bigster concept previews rugged range-topping SUV
Renault Zoe charging
Renault will significantly expand its EV line-up
Finance and corporate

Renault's transformation strategy will see 24 new vehicles by 2025

French brand will expand its EV line-up and increase value; Alpine and Dacia also reinvented

14 January 2021
Renault's transformation strategy will see 24 new vehicles by 2025
New cars

Honda ends production of second-generation HR-V

Crossover bows out to make way for dramatically restyled, electrified-only successor

14 January 2021
Honda ends production of second-generation HR-V
Cobalt mine
Biggest supplier of cobalt for EV batteries is DRC
Environment and energy

Analysis: Fears of EV material shortage

EU highlights that most of its cobalt, lithium and graphite is imported

14 January 2021
Analysis: Fears of EV material shortage
Tech, development and manufacturing

Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays

Global semiconductor shortage forces Honda to temporarily pause production at UK site

13 January 2021
Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays
Tech, development and manufacturing

Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update

Examples built until July 2020 are offered a fix for infotainment glitches, although “voluntary service measure” isn't mandatory

13 January 2021
Updated: 7400 UK Volkswagen Golfs to get software update

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