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Chinese And European Car Companies Both Brought Their A-Game To The Paris Auto Show

The number of EV models has exploded, many of them affordable. That’s a good thing, no matter who is making the cars.

InsideEVs · Oct 17

Tesla's Robotaxi Lands in Paris—But Europe's Real Fight Is Over Cheap EVs

At the Paris Motor Show, Tesla debuts its Cybercab and FSD tech in Europe while Stellantis, Renault's Dacia, and BYD showcase affordable EVs, competing on pricing, incentives, and autonomous driving.

MarketBeat · Oct 13

Inside Alonso's decision to contest the 2027 Dakar Rally with Aston Martin

The F1 world champion is set to return to the Dakar next year in an Aston Martin rally-raid car based on a concept from the Call of Duty videogame franchise

Autosport · Oct 7

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Fernando Alonso set for Dakar Rally comeback with Aston Martin

The F1 world champion is understood to be returning to the Dakar in a rally-raid car based on a concept from the Call of Duty videogame franchise

Motorsport · Oct 7

Dacia Hasn't Signed Off. But This $12,700 Tiny EV Might Be Real

Dacia Hipster could reach UK showrooms in 2027 at about £9,500, with Chinese production and Renault Group approval still to be finalized.

Motor1 · Sep 29

Think EVs are too expensive? These 12 could blow your mind, not your bank balance

New Nissan Pixo takes on Renault Twingo, VW ID. Up, Dacia Spring, Fiat 500 and more in a small-car scrap that’s great news for buyers

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Nissan's Newest EV Isn't Actually A Nissan

Nissan's newest EV is this adorable city car with an LFP battery. It's based on the Renault Twingo.

InsideEVs · Sep 23

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The Nissan Pixo Has A Japanese Badge, French Bones, And Is Built In Slovenia

The electric city car shares its underpinnings with the new Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring.

Motor1 · Sep 23

More Than 100 Brands Are Coming To Paris. Here's What To Expect

From new EVs to Chinese automakers and long-awaited concepts, these are the brands and cars expected at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.

Motor1 · Sep 18

The Button Dacia Owners Use The Most Is Probably Not The One You're Thinking Of

No, it's not the start/stop button.

Motor1 · Sep 18

No Screen, No Problem: Europe's New Budget EV Goes Back To Basics

The new Dacia Spring skips the center screen altogether on the base model, and that's perfectly ok.

Motor1 · Sep 10

New Dacia Spring revealed - Britain’s cheapest car is reborn, but can it reclaim its title?

Dacia’s baby EV gets a complete overhaul with 155-mile range and more space – but its price battle with the Leapmotor T03 is set to continue

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Dacia’s Answer To Cheap Chinese EVs Used To Be One. Now It’s European

Built in Slovenia, the completely redesigned Dacia Spring electric hatchback gets a roomier body and up to 155 miles of range, starting at €17,900 in Italy.

InsideEVs · Sep 8

New Dacia Spring Revealed: Europe's Dirt-Cheap EV Gets A Glow-Up

Better than its predecessor in every way, the electric city car offers a lot of bang for the buck.

Motor1 · Sep 8

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Autosport · Aug 23

Wolff jokes that Mercedes already has Verstappen for the "real hero races"

Toto Wolff says Mercedes and Max Verstappen's paths are already crossing, just not in F1 as he jokes that the Dutchman is already in a Mercedes for some of the biggest races of the year - including the Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motorsport · Aug 23

Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the most important races

Wolff says Mercedes and Verstappen's paths are already crossing, just not in F1. He jokes the joint GT3 project means Mercedes has Verstappen in the car for some of the biggest races of the year, including the Nurburgring 24 Hours

Motor1 · Jul 31

How Renault Outsmarted Cheap Chinese EVs, And Profited

Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Scenic E-Tech and Dacia Spring anchor a higher EV mix while cost cuts defend profitability in a tougher European market

Motorsport · Jul 22

Prodrive in talks with multiple manufacturers after Dacia’s Dakar exit

Dacia may be leaving Dakar, but its technical partner Prodrive is aiming to continue racing under a different name

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The Independent UK · Jul 14

Are the drawbacks of electric cars being ignored? This is my honest view as an EV expert

DRIVESMART: EV editor Steve Fowler answers a reader’s concerns about crash damage, insurance costs and charging infrastructure – and explains why things are improving in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

Motor1 · Jul 8

The Dacia Striker Is Europe's Cheap All-In-One Car

All the car most people will ever need, without breaking the bank.

TechRadar · Jul 1

A new EV price war begins — Dacia slashes price of the Spring by £4k to again make it the 'most affordable new car on the market'

Dacia slashes price of the Spring to reclaim UK’s cheapest car title, as the small EV price war begins.

The Independent UK · Jun 30

This electric model is officially the UK’s cheapest car – here’s what to know

Dacia’s little electric hatchback is now £1,005 cheaper than the Leapmotor T03, with prices starting at just £11,990 on the road

TechRadar · Jun 30

Forget the Dacia Spring — Leapmotor doubles its EV grant to offer Britain's cheapest new car for just £12,995

Leapmotor cuts T03 price to under £13K, making it the UK's cheapest new car.

InsideEVs · Jun 19

Dacia’s Tiny EV Keeps Its Name, But Not Much Else

The next Dacia Spring will still be small and affordable, but production is moving from China to Europe, making it a very different EV.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Dacia’s New Spring could be Britain’s cheapest car again

Europe-built replacement for Dacia’s tiny EV keeps the Spring name and could qualify for the UK Electric Car Grant, putting it back below £16,000

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