A German court on Monday found four former top managers of Volkswagen guilty of fraud in the long-running case regarding the manipulation of diesel car emissions. The court in the city of Braunschweig imposed multi-year prison sentences on two defendants. Two others received suspended prison sentences. The case against the former managers had been ongoing […]

Anyway Renault Renault is simply doing a number of things very well at the moment. We see that in the areas of EVs and retro design, but also when it comes to European sales figures. One compact hatchback from this brand is even knocking the other off the number 1 position. The Dacia Sandero has

Everything to save it What’s the proof that you’re desperate as a company? When even the global headquarters might be up for sale. That’s what Nissan is considering, according to Japanese media, although that doesn’t mean that Nissan will actually leave the building in Yokohama. Anyone who has missed so far that things are not

BYD Seal U Immensely Popular Plug-in hybrids, also known as PHEVs, increased even more in popularity in Europe in April than fully electric cars. While EVs in Europe became 28 percent more popular in a more or less stable car market, the sales figures for plug-in hybrids rose even more. Hybrids without a plug are

Well-Intentioned, Failed The distinctive Volvo 480 was once intended for sale in America, but ultimately never made that step. With the current Volvo EX30, the crossing has already succeeded, but the American adventure could easily be over again if the high import duties that President Trump threatens really come into effect. ‘Side markers’, thick bumpers,

Model Y Still Number 1 ‘YTD’ Tesla’s sales figures are still not significantly improving, and so in April, the Volkswagen Group can once again call itself the EV king of the European automotive market. This is according to preliminary monthly figures from Dataforce, which already concludes that the Skoda Elroq, with 8,070 units, was the

Money for Ford Kuga PHEV owners with battery problems 120 euros and extra warranty as compensation We previously reported that problems can occur in the high-voltage battery of the pre-facelift Ford Kuga. Ford is working on a solution and offering owners compensation, but is that enough? Consumer program Radar is calling the importer to account

With Blown 1.5 A brand new Volvo XC70 is ready to please at least the Chinese market with its presence. AutoWeek can now tell you more about the new SUV, which has been shrouded in mystery until now. Earlier this month, Volvo unexpectedly showed a first set of photos of a completely new XC70. The

China also supreme here It is and remains the big question that hangs over the market when it comes to electric cars: will it remain with rich, Western countries, or will the rest also join in? A new study points to the latter. ‘Emerging markets in Asia and Latin America are becoming the new epicenter

The Kia EV3 is currently the most popular car in our country. Not just a little, no, in the first four months of this year, 4,878 units were sold. The second best-selling car, also a Kia, follows with ‘only’ 2,638 units. Based on user reviews, we try to unravel the secret of this success. The