Ford to develop Renault-based electric cars in affordable EV offensive
- 9 December 2025
Ford has struck a partnership agreement with Renault Group to develop passenger and commercial vehicles in a major new product offensive.
Ford has struck a partnership agreement with Renault Group to develop passenger and commercial vehicles in a major new product offensive.
Kia has debuted the PV5 Chassis Cab at the Solutrans 2025 show in France, marking the next stage in the rollout of the brand’s PBV eLCV and ecosystem portfolio.
Renault has officially uncovered its reborn Twingo city car, which will launch in the UK in 2027 with a 163-mile range and sub-£20k pricing. John Challen looks at the main highlights.
Renault will unveil the production version of the new Trafic E-Tech and its new Converted By Renault off-the-shelf programme alongside the R4 E-Tech Van at next week’s Solutrans 2025 event.
Kia’s first chassis cab, part of the growing PV5 electric van portfolio, will make its world premiere next week at Solutrans 2025.
The Omoda 7 midsize SUV is heading to the UK from January 2026 in petrol and PHEV form, as the Chinese brand continues its assault on the market.
Peugeot’s revamped 308 and 308 SW are open for orders ahead of the start of deliveries later this month.
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range is now open for orders, offering 421 miles of range along with reduced pricing thanks to the Electric Car Grant.
Toyota has uncovered the new generation of the legendary Hilux pickup, complete with fully electric and 48V mild hybrid diesel versions, along with a hydrogen fuel cell version due later.
Renault has officially uncovered its reborn Twingo city car, remade as a “game changer” for the electric era.
BYD has opened sales for its new Seal 6 DM-i Saloon and Touring plug-in hybrids, priced from £33,990 and £34,990 respectively.
Vauxhall’s new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer Plug-In Hybrids have hit the market, complete with more power and electric range, along with significantly lower prices.
Chinese car giant Chery is continuing its UK offensive with confirmation of the arrival of its flagship Tiggo 9 seven-seat SUV just four months after the brand announced its arrival on these
BYD is launching a plug-in hybrid version of its Atto 2 compact electric SUV, accelerating its EV and PHEV blitz on the European market.
Fast-growing Chinese brand Omoda has revealed the newest weapon in its automotive offensive in the form of the Omoda 4.
Vauxhall’s flagship Grandland Electric AWD has landed, bringing high-performance and dual-motor capabilities.
Toyota has dropped more details of its all-new C-HR+ electric SUV, which launches in the UK and Europe later this year.
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, has added a new full hybrid powertrain to its Torres SUV line-up.
Leapmotor has revealed prices for its budget-friendly B10 electric SUV ahead of its launch later this month.
Dacia has given its take on the people’s car of the future with the unveiling of its Hipster Concept.