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This New European Electric SUV Has A Secret From China

The new Opel electric crossover will look German, may be built in Spain, but with Leapmotor’s EV architecture and battery tech.

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Opel Says This EV Is A True Hot Hatch. The Specs Back It Up

The new Opel Corsa GSE EV has the power and the upgrades to deserve being called a hot hatch, ticking all the right enthusiast boxes.

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Opel Brings Back The Hot Hatch, Minus Its Gas Engine

Hot hatchbacks with combustion engines are a dying breed, but carmakers are trying to keep the flame alive by turning them into performance EVs. Models like the Alpine A290, Cupra Born VZ, and the Mini John Cooper Works aim to lure in enthusiasts, even without a gas engine or a…

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Why Opel’s Formula E entry is not a DS rebrand

Opel is entering Formula E on its own accord, and the move to the all-electric championship aligns perfectly with the brand's aspirations

Motorsport

Stellantis recalls 77,500 vehicles in Spain due to fire risk

The problem affects Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2026, according to the automotive group. The problem detected is not related to the engine, but to two components. It is a voluntary recall.

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Opel enters Formula E for Gen4 era

Opel will replace DS as Stellantis’ second representative in the Formula E world championship

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Stellantis Is Bringing Back Diesel Due To 'Customer Demand'

Stellantis has undergone tremendous changes over the last year. The automaker put the Hemi V8 back into the Ram 1500, discontinued Chrysler and Jeep’s plug-in hybrids, and killed Ram’s electric truck before it even hit the market. Now, the company is resurrecting—and keeping—diesel engines in Europe.

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25 EVs Were Range-Tested In Extreme Cold. It Didn’t Go Well

Driving at the speed limit while the thermometer shows -24 degrees can take a toll on any car, not just EVs.

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14 Family EVs Faced This Freezing Highway Simulation. One Was A Clear Winner

Germany's ADAC performed a lab test of 14 EVs: 361 miles of driving in identical but simulated conditions, and it was very, very cold. Here are the winners.

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Which Stellantis Brands Should Stay—And Which Ones Should Go?

Stellantis has 14 automotive brands. That’s a lot, but it’s not all that unusual for a massive auto conglomerate. The problem is that for every Peugeot and Jeep—two of its most successful brands—there’s also an Abarth, a Lancia, or a Vauxhall. Although Stellantis does have several popular namesakes, other brands…

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Stellantis Can't Decide Which of Its 14 Brands To Keep

Stellantis calls its vast portfolio a “constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands,” but managing all of them isn’t easy. In Europe, that constellation includes Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia, Citroën, Peugeot, DS Automobiles, Opel, and Vauxhall. On the American side, there’s Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram. Some are severely…

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2026 Opel Astra Revealed: Facelift Brings a Light Bar and Smarter Headlights

There are, sadly, many car brands inaccessible to Americans. Although Skoda is the one we’d love to see on this side of the pond, we certainly wouldn't say no to Opel. The German automaker indirectly had a presence here through certain Buick models, such as the Regal (Insignia).

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‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date

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The EV Brand With The Slowest Battery Degradation Isn’t Tesla

A new study into battery longevity ranks the Kia EV6 at the top, and also reveals that degradation may not be such a big deal.

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These Were Europe's Best-Selling Cars Last Month

A whopping 790,177 cars were sold in Europe last month, representing a 5-percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. Volkswagen sold 14,639 units of its T-Roc SUV, making it the best-selling car in Europe for the month and one of the most popular cars of the year so…

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The child’s first phone dilemma: ‘Parents need to get really involved in this’

When it comes time for a child’s first phone, should parents concerned about smartphones consider ‘dumb’ phones, low-tech mobiles or surveillance apps? Experts share insights on how to introduce the technology

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NGOs sue France for failing to recall millions of rigged diesel cars

Three NGOs are taking the French state to court over its failure to remove millions of diesel cars fitted with cheating software from the roads, nearly a decade after the so-called “dieselgate” scandal first broke.

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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Munich Motor Show

From September 9 to 14, Munich will play host to IAA Mobility 2025—or as it's more commonly known, the Munich Motor Show. It remains one of the biggest automotive events in all of Europe. Held annually at the Messe München expo center and throughout the city, showgoers can expect dozens…

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Vauxhall’s new all-electric 800hp sports available for test drive in Gran Turismo 7

Vauxhall’s Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo will be seen in physical form at the Munich Motor Show before you can drive it in Gran Turismo 7

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How Stellantis Plans to Bounce Back in 2026

During the automaker's recent sales call, in which it announced figures for the first half of 2025, new Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa put it bluntly:

Euronews

The most anticipated new EVs coming to Europe in 2025

From retro icons to tech-rich trailblazers, these are the electric cars set to make waves - and turn wheels - in the weeks and months ahead.

Motorsport

Opel reveals new electric rally car of the future prototype

Opel has become the first manufacturer to develop an all-electric rally car built to the FIA’s new eRally5 regulations with the unveiling of its prototype Mokka GSE Rally.

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Don’t Want A Tesla Model Y? Here Are Your Best Alternatives In Europe

Tesla sales are suffering around the world, but especially in Europe. EV buyers here are ditching the brand following its boss’ political pivot and support of President Trump’s policies, many of which seem designed to break the longstanding friendship between the United States and the European Union. Luckily, Europeans have…

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Opel and Citroen Are Also Selling Cars Without a Center Screen

It's understandable why so many automakers have moved away from selling no-frills cars. Profit margins are smaller when you're not charging extra for features we take for granted in modern cars. Relevant examples include touchscreens, alloy wheels, and electric windows. But some mainstream brands have crunched the numbers and found…

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10 Cars You Can Legally Import to the US In 2025

The passing of a new year means many things. For car enthusiasts, that means a new slate of vehicles to import. The US has a ban on importing cars younger than 25 years old that weren't originally sold here. There are a handful of notable exceptions eligible under the "Show…

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