Europe: Ursula von der Leyen promises an action plan to help car manufacturers
As of now, the European Commission does not intend to reconsider its regulation that will ban the sale of new combustion and hybrid cars in Europe from January 1, 2035. However, a review clause is scheduled to be examined in 2026. But, faced with the growing difficulties encountered by European car manufacturers, due…
Takata airbags: the recall of Citroën C3 and DS3 expanded across Europe
Stellantis and its Citroën brand haven't finished dealing with the severe issues identified with Takata airbags. Indeed, the recall of Citroën C3 and DS3 (DS Automobiles) affected by these defective airbags will be extended across Europe. Northern France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Moldova…
Fiat 500 Ibrida: the MHEV version is coming in November 2025
With the 500e, Fiat has been struggling for months in terms of sales. The small Italian electric car is indeed outpaced by the competition in terms of pricing and range. Announced a few months ago by Stellantis, the Fiat 500 Ibrida with MHEV micro-hybridization should be marketed earlier than expected, namely in…
CAFE 2025: Stellantis expected to purchase CO2 emission credits from Tesla
The issue of CO2 emissions is becoming critical for European automakers. Imposed by the EU, the CAFE regulation (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) requires these same automakers, under penalty of fines, to meet an annual average maximum of CO2/km emissions across all productions. Knowing that CAFE 2025 will be tightened…