Check out the video: https://youtu.be/ijmIHmxxhIY Renault Reboots the Twingo Over three decades after its initial launch, the Twingo is back as an affordable EV for Europe, following up on the concept shown in late 2023. Sharing the same basic architecture as the new Renault 5 E-Tech, the new Twingo evokes the original with its semi-circular lamps, one-box profile, and playful touches--all for a starting price of 20,000 euros. It will compete against the upcoming VW “ID.1” (w

This year’s Reuters Automotive USA event in Detroit (#reautousa) offered an opportunity to hear from suppliers, analysts, and automakers as the auto industry faces unprecedented levels of chaos and uncertainty. Here are some of the key automaker insights I came away with: Rivian ’s CFO Claire McDonough was optimistic as the company prepares to launch the $45,000 R2 but noted that Rivian was not yet a household name—and that needs to change. She pointed to Rivian’s strong ver

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/Oy23erag3MI This year’s Japan Mobility Show—the event formerly known as the Tokyo motor show—was once again a showcase for Japanese automakers, with one notable exception. And while the 2023 event featured a strong focus on EVs, the number of this year’s concepts didn’t even specify what was under the hood. Here’s a look at some of the notable production and concept debuts at the show… BYD RACCO: THE CHINESE COME KNOCKING... Chinese

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/t7OSZXkQXWU Toyota’s ‘Baby’ Land Cruiser Just in time for the original Land Cruiser’s 75th anniversary, Toyota will launch the long-rumored Land Cruiser FJ--a spiritual successor to the Tacoma-based FJ Cruiser--next year. There had been some speculation (fueled by the electric Compact Cruiser concept shown in 2022) that this new product might be an electrified BFI entry, but that’s definitely not the case. Underneath is Toyota’s 21-year-o

Dacia’s Hip New EV Who doesn’t like a stylish, innovative, urban EV? Several European automakers have talked about the idea of an “ E-car ”, comparable to Japan’s kei car (which has limits on length, width, and engine displacement): an affordable entry-level vehicle that would be subject to fewer costly regulations. Dacia notes that 100 automotive regulations have been added in Europe since 2010, and another 100 are due by 2030—all adding mass, cost, and complexity. The Daci

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/HDX_K7ehFZU LOOK—A NEW CAR! It’s not often these days that you see a steel-bodied, internal...

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/Kuw0j88JyzE TOYOTA’S NEW BZ7 FLAGSHIP Originally shown as a concept in Shanghai, Toyota’s electric...