Author: David Wilson

Fiat has announced the return of the Qubo nameplate with the introduction of the Qubo L, repositioning the model as a family-oriented multi-purpose vehicle and expanding its presence in the compact van-based passenger segment. The Qubo L is closely related to the Fiat Doblo and appears to share much of its underlying design and configuration. Fiat has framed the Qubo L as a more lifestyle- and family-focused alternative to the Doblo, which is primarily marketed toward commercial users. The vehicle will be available in five- and seven-seat layouts, with body lengths of 4,400 mm and 4,750 mm respectively. See also:…

Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle brand under China’s Geely Holding Group, has expanded its European lineup with the 7GT, a wagon-style electric vehicle derived from the 007 sedan. Positioned as a more practical alternative with added cargo capability, the Zeekr 7GT combines high-performance specifications, ultra-fast charging, and a design tailored specifically for European consumers. At the core of the Zeekr 7GT is an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture, enabling charging power of up to 480 kW. This makes it the fastest-charging electric vehicle currently offered in Europe. With the 75 kWh battery, the 7GT can recharge from 10% to 80% in…

The Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named European Car of the Year 2026, following a vote by an international jury of automotive journalists at the Brussels Motor Show 2026, underscoring the German automaker’s push to expand its next generation of electric vehicles. The all-electric version of the redesigned compact sedan won the title with 320 points, outperforming 34 rival models and emerging ahead of six finalists. Voting was conducted by 60 automotive journalists from 23 European countries, according to the European Car of the Year jury. See also: Everything You Should Know About Mercedes-Benz MB.Drive Assist Pro Mercedes-Benz said the award…

The public transport operator Libertas in the Croatian port city of Dubrovnik has agreed to procure 14 electric low-floor buses as part of a broader push to modernise and decarbonise its fleet, the company said. The buses will be supplied by local dealer Auto Hrvatska and are expected to be delivered by August 20, 2026. The purchase is being financed through a grant from Croatia’s Ministry of Transport under a European Union economic stimulus programme. Libertas said two additional electric buses will be funded separately through the EU’s Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) programme. See also: Five Croatian Cities to Receive…

Hyundai Motor on Thursday unveiled the fully electric version of its Staria van for the first time, presenting the model at the Brussels Motor Show as it prepares for market launches in Europe and South Korea in the first half of 2026. The Staria Electric will be produced at Hyundai’s Ulsan plant in South Korea and initially offered as a seven- or nine-seat vehicle, with additional markets to follow. The model marks Hyundai’s first battery-electric entry in the Staria lineup, which has been on sale since 2021 and is currently available in Europe only with petrol or full-hybrid powertrains. See…

Volkswagen has agreed a long-term supply cooperation with Qualcomm Technologies starting in 2027, selecting the U.S. chipmaker as a key technology provider for next-generation infotainment, connectivity and software-defined vehicle (SDV) functions across its brands. The agreement, formalised through a letter of intent, positions Qualcomm as a core supplier of system-on-chips and connectivity solutions for Volkswagen Group’s future zonal electronic architecture. While financial terms, volumes and duration were not disclosed, the partnership is intended to have a Group-wide impact, driven initially by Audi and Volkswagen Passenger Cars. See also: ZF and Qualcomm Team Up on Turnkey ADAS Platform for Level 3…

Tesla’s vehicle registrations in Europe fell sharply in 2025, with demand weakening across almost all major markets as incentives were reduced and competition intensified, according to compiled national registration data. Total European sales for Tesla declined to just over 235,000 vehicles in 2025, down from about 326,000 units a year earlier, representing a 27.8% year-on-year drop. The reversal followed several years of rapid growth that culminated in the Model Y becoming Europe’s best-selling car. See also: Tesla Expands FSD (Supervised) V14 Ride-Along Program to Five European Nations The downturn was broad-based. Germany, previously Tesla’s largest European market, recorded a 48.4%…

BMW said it has completed final functional testing of new production facilities at its Munich plant, a key step ahead of the start of Neue Klasse electric vehicle manufacturing at the site from 2026. The German automaker said production equipment for a new body shop and assembly line has now been installed and successfully tested, leaving the plant technically ready to build the next generation of BMW vehicles. The Munich factory is scheduled to begin series production of the BMW i3 electric sedan in the second half of 2026, followed later by the i3 Touring estate variant. The tests, known…

Nissan has begun production of the third-generation LEAF at its Sunderland plant in the UK, marking a major milestone in the automaker’s EV36Zero strategy and a £450 million investment across its British operations and supply chain. The new LEAF, built in the UK for the first time since the model’s original launch more than a decade ago, is central to Nissan’s EV36Zero vision, which integrates electric vehicle manufacturing, battery production and renewable energy. The Sunderland facility has been upgraded to enable electric vehicle production on Line Two for the first time. See also: Nissan Sets UK Pricing for New Leaf…