Paul McVeigh Managing Editor Managing Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] + 49 8153 - 907 400 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Stellantis brands except Opel shun Munich IAA auto show Opel will have three global debuts at the show, which it will use to highlight its electrification shift. The brand plans to become an electric-only brand by 2028. Jaguar will relaunch with superfast EV with 'fearless' design The first new model of Jaguar's reinvention as an all-electric brand will have a "jaw dropping" design like no other electric model on the road today, Gerry McGovern, JLR's Chief Creative Officer said. Mini to launch electric convertible as part of EV shift BMW's Mini brand is launching a limited-edition Europe-only convertible version of its full-electric hatchback. BMW i Vision Dee concept showcases a 'portal into digital world' The BMW i Vision Dee previews digital functions that will appear in the automaker's Neue Klasse electric cars, including a head-up display that extends across the full width of the windshield. VW Group promotes Audi, Porsche execs to top roles CEO Oliver Blume's latest management changes aim to improve coordination and synergies between the VW, Audi and Porsche brands. Audi teases full-electric coupe The Activesphere is the fourth model in a family of full-electric concepts that Audi has been introducing since 2021. Electrified models overtake diesels for first time in Europe Germany was Europe's biggest market for sales of full-electric cars, followed by the UK. Ex-Opel chief Lohscheller steps down as CEO of VinFast Vingroup said Le Thi Thu Thuy will take over Michael Lohscheller's position of VinFast Global CEO. She will remain Vingroup vice chairwoman. BMW concept shows 'sustainable car of the future,' CEO says BMW's i Vision Circular concept's design is optimized to use materials that have already completed a product life cycle, CEO Oliver Zipse said. German market falls 25% in July as chips shortage hits supply Despite the overall fall in registrations, Tesla, Opel and Land Rover gained volume. UK sales rose 28% in June but chip supply shortages dampen recovery VW was the UK's top-selling brand, while the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling car as EV sales soared. Kia updates Sportage for connectivity era The Sportage gets boomerang-shaped daytime running lamps that Kia calls "futuristic" and a dashboard designed to be used with the latest connectivity technologies. Mercedes adds boxy-styled EQB to its EV lineup The compact SUV will offer seating for up to seven people and is targeted at families who want a greener alternative to the GLB combustion engine model on which it's based. VW targets Chinese families with ID6, biggest EV to date The large crossover is tailored to Chinese customers "in terms of space, functionality, design and user experience," VW says. Porsche adds Taycan full-electric wagon The Taycan Cross Turismo offers more cargo space and headroom than the Taycan electric sedan. The quickest variant accelerates from 0-100 kph (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds. Load More
Paul McVeigh Managing Editor Managing Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] + 49 8153 - 907 400 See All Staff Page