BRIEFLY: Renault Twingo, Ferrari Elettrica, Google AI & more | 10 Oct 2025
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🗓️ 10 October 2025
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Renault will unveil the new Twingo E‑Tech on 6 November, starting below ÂŁ17,000 with UK deliveries in 2026. Built on the Ampr Small platform and targeting 6.2 miles per kWh, it aims to combine efficiency, affordability, and rapid production turnaround.Â
Ferrari’s first EV, the Elettrica, is a four‑door, four‑motor GT producing over 1,000 hp and 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds. With 323‑mile range and advanced in‑house engineering, it showcases Ferrari’s blend of luxury innovation in electric form. Â
Rivian is replacing Alexa with Google’s Gemini AI for a more advanced in‑vehicle assistant that manages navigation, messaging, and media naturally. The new system keeps Rivian’s software platform independent while enhancing control and integration. Â
CEO RJ Scaringe says development of Rivian’s $45,000 R2 compact EV is on track for 2026, marking his highest confidence in the company’s future. Backed by Amazon and Volkswagen, Rivian aims to expand EV accessibility through advanced, software‑led design. Â
Volvo’s upcoming EX40 will debut the SPA3 platform with cell‑to‑body batteries, new motors and megacasting for major cost and efficiency gains. Launching in 2027 under $50,000, it will offer up to 350 miles of range and support future‑ready tech. Â
Tesla’s new base Model 3 and Model Y remove certain comfort and powered features to cut cost and entry price. The pared‑back design lowers prices to make ownership more accessible, though with slightly reduced performance and range. Â
BYD’s September German registrations jumped 2,225% year‑on‑year, driving European growth despite softer China demand. Overseas sales rose 123% to 697,000 units this year, reinforced by upcoming local assembly plants in Hungary, Brazil, and Uzbekistan. Â
Skoda has climbed to second place in Germany’s BEV market behind Volkswagen with 34,567 sales, edging out BMW. Higher discounts and more choice are boosting EV market share while Tesla stabilizes after earlier dips. Â
Nissan will open Japan orders for its redesigned Leaf on 17 October, offering 702 km range and faster 35‑minute charging. Priced from about ÂĄ5.2 million before subsidies, it signals Nissan’s renewed push for global EV leadership. Â
Ionity’s new Power 365 and Motion 365 plans offer fixed‑rate, transparent ultra‑rapid charging across Europe for 12 months at the price of 10. With access to 5,000 chargers, the subscriptions make long‑distance EV travel simpler and more predictable. Â
FedEx has deployed 55 electric delivery vehicles across Australian cities, marking a shift from trials to daily operations. Using Fuso eCanters and Mercedes eSprinters, the rollout supports FedEx’s goal to fully electrify its fleet by 2040. Â
Fuell, Erik Buell’s electric mobility firm, sold its assets for just $170,000 following bankruptcy and low awareness. The sale concludes a once‑promising venture, though a new owner could yet revive the innovative brand. Â
About 90% of Pakistan’s e‑bikes reportedly use mislabeled lead‑acid “graphene” batteries, undermining EV subsidy goals. Industry leaders are urging the government to shift incentives toward true lithium‑ion systems for quality and consumer protection.
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| 1:07.8 | brilliant Renault Twingo that's coming. Renno will unveil the Twingo |
| 1:11.2 | E-Tech very soon, 6th of November. Starting price below 17,000 pounds UK. So delivery to come in |
| 1:19.8 | 2026. Platform, well, same as the Renault. Five, the AMPR small, ampers small platform. |
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