Luca Ciferri Associate Publisher and Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39 01 1969 1970 See All Staff Page Recent Stories BMW Touring Coupe concept may get limited production run BMW's shooting brake concept based on the Z4 could be built in limited numbers up to 1,000 units. Giugiaro shares secret to timeless design Less than three months before he turns 85, Giorgetto Giugiaro remains a car design legend not only for what he accomplished in his unrivaled a 70-year career, but also for the freshness of his views. With a recreated 1970s Pony Coupe, Hyundai goes back to the future The retro-futuristic classic concept, styled by Italian design legend Giorgetto Giugiaro, has been revived for the EV era Jeep says Avenger buyers are younger, more likely to be women Jeep has started deliveries of the Avenger, its smallest model and first full-electric vehicle. Tesla Model Y poised to be Europe's No. 1-seller in Q1; Top 50 tables included After slashing prices, the U.S. automaker's midsize SUV more than doubled European sales in both February and March compared with the same months last year. Lancia Pu+Ra concept looks to historic models to set brand's design direction Lancia turned to the Stratos and Beta for styling cues, as it prepares to join Alfa Romeo and DS in Stellantis' premium brand group. Citroen C3 saves Europe's honor in World Car of the Year awards The Citroen New C3, designed for India, Brazil and other emerging markets, won for best urban car. The Hyundai Ionic 6 EV won three awards; other winners were the Kia EV6 and the Lucid Air. Smart dealers optimistic about switch to agency direct-sales model Smart dealers will get a fixed 7 percent commission for the new #1, but they will continue to sell the ForTwo city car under traditional retail rules. Smart to debut larger #3 model at Shanghai auto show The Smart #3, a coupe-styled, full-electric SUV, is larger than the #1, but is expected to have similar powertrains and ranges. It will be launched in Europe in 2024. Hyundai predicts electric Kona will become model line's top-seller Hyundai's first-generation full-electric Kona has exceeded expectations, so the Korean automaker has set its sights even higher for the second-generation model that arrives in Europe later this year. Toyota names Japanese executive to head Europe region Yoshihiro Nakata was promoted from deputy CEO to CEO of the Europe Region, while Matthew Harrison, current CEO for Europe, will now serve as COO. How Renault's de Meo aims to move Nissan alliance beyond 'compromise' The Renault CEO said in an interview that equalized shareholdings will give both automakers more freedom to think strategically. Renault Megane E-Tech test hit by power-sapping surprises A detour of less than 50 km and a slight rise in elevation added charging stops to both ends of a trip that should have required none. CEO Luca de Meo on the new Renault: 'Look at it as a tree with branches' Renault Group's boss is preparing for a sweeping restructuring at the automaker, including a spinoff of EV activities and a partnership with Geely, after helping to restore profits and resetting product plans. Renault's Alpine brand aims for 6-figure sales by 2030 Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo says building Alpine into a full-fledged premium brand from a niche sub-brand is a project that will take decades. Load More
Luca Ciferri Associate Publisher and Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39 01 1969 1970 See All Staff Page