VW recalls EV models over battery fire risk
Volkswagen is preparing a recall in Germany for several electric models. Affected cars will temporarily receive a fixed 80 percent charging limit.
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Xpeng G9L launches in Europe with 540-kW charging
Xpeng is bringing the 5.12-meter electric SUV G9L to Europe. The model will be built in Graz, charge at up to 540 kW and is due to reach customers from December 2026.
Read moreLeapmotor B05: electric hatchback with 482 km range
Leapmotor is bringing the B05 into the Golf class as a compact five-door electric hatchback. Reported figures include 160 kW, a 67.1-kWh battery and a Swiss starting price of 25,900 francs.
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Ford recalls 97,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs over differential issue
In the Ford Mustang Mach-E, a pinion shaft in the rear-axle differential can break. A total of 96,840 vehicles are affected worldwide, including 6,598 in Germany.
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VW ID. Tiguan available to order: base price 42,695 euros
The new VW ID. Tiguan starts in the configurator at 42,695 euros. That puts the electric SUV noticeably above the previous ID.4 level.
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Nissan Micra: Battery choice changes range and charging
The electric Nissan Micra achieves 317 km WLTP with 40 kWh and up to 427 km with 52 kWh. DC charging power and equipment also differ.
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Renault R4 E-Tech gets more range and lower prices
Renault is expanding the R4 E-Tech for the 2026 Paris Motor Show with new variants, technical updates and higher WLTP ranges. The passenger-car versions become 1,810 euros cheaper.
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Volkswagen Group loses ground in China and the US
Volkswagen Group delivered 6.011 million vehicles worldwide from January to September 2026, 9.0 percent fewer than a year earlier. China and the US are weighing on the result.
Read moreCitroën shows electric 2CV study
Citroën is presenting an electric reinterpretation of the 2CV at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, adopting key design features of the historic Ente.
Read moreŠkoda Epiq gets Sportline trim
Škoda is expanding the Epiq with a Sportline version featuring sportier styling, extensive standard equipment and two available electric drivetrains.
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