https://www.autoactu.co.uk Genuine and verified automotive news - RSS feed https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/filante-renault-s-new-international-flagship-model Renault just unveiled Filante, an E-segment hybrid vehicle to be launched in South Korea in March 2026, then in the Gulf countries and South America in 2027. 15/01/2026 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/sandra-gomez-appointed-vice-president-of-strategy-products-and-business-for-dacia Responsible for Ampère's Strategy and Product Plan since April 2025, Sandra Gomez joins Dacia as Vice President, succeeding Patrice Lévy Bencheton, who has been appointed Director of the Renault Group's LCV Program. 15/01/2026 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/car-of-the-year-2026-how-did-i-vote-and-why As every year, choosing a Car of the Year meant comparing very different vehicles. In 2026, the finalists were the Citroën C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes CLA, Renault 4, and Skoda Elroq. As every year, my final choice is the result of entirely personal preferences, which I will explain here. 14/01/2026 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/vincent-and-the-car Today, I'm going to talk to you about art. At least, I'll try... 04/12/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/how-can-the-price-of-new-cars-be-lowered-the-opinion-of-the-british-and-the-french Among the various ways to lower the prices of new cars, manufacturing in the least expensive countries is necessary, “even if this has a negative environmental or social impact,” for a majority of Europeans (56%), 60% of the British and even the French (52%), according to the latest survey by the Observatoire Cetelem. 04/12/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/sebastien-ogier-wins-his-ninth-world-rally-championship-title Sébastien Ogier did not falter. Trailing Welshman Elfyn Evans by three points going into the final round of the season, the French driver ultimately triumphed over his Toyota teammate. Ogier now claims his ninth World Rally Championship title. He thus equals the record set by Sébastien Loeb in 2012. 01/12/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/the-turnover-of-electric-used-cars-has-never-been-higher One in ten used cars sold by professionals is now an EV. Their turnover has never been higher, but prices continue to fall across Europe, according to Indicata, part of the Autorola group. 01/12/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/new-clio-economical-and-efficient New look, new onboard technology, and a new, efficient, and economical hybrid engine: the new Clio has evolved without raising prices. Hats off! 24/01/2026 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/anne-fenninger-appointed-to-lead-citroen-s-new-global-customer-satisfaction-department Citroën is strengthening its customer-centered strategy by appointing Anne Fenninger to the newly created position of Head of Global Customer Satisfaction. This role, reporting directly to Xavier Chardon, Citroën’s brand CEO, illustrates the manufacturer's commitment to placing customer experience at the center of its priorities. 23/01/2026 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/antonio-filosa-meets-with-unions-to-restore-confidence-among-french-teams On Monday, November 3, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, visiting France, met with representatives of the five leading French trade unions (CFE-CGC, FO, CFDT, CFTC, and CGT), alongside Xavier Chéreau, Director of Human Resources. The meeting was considered important in reaffirming France's place in the group, at a time when Stellantis' center of gravity has shifted to the United States. 04/11/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/an-engineer-s-salary-of-eur19-000-carlos-tavares-fake-news During his promotional tour in France for his memoirs, “Un pilote dans la tempête” (A Pilot in the Storm), Carlos Tavares confidently announced that the salary of a young French engineer was equivalent to that of the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron. In reality, it is three times less than the figure put forward. 04/11/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/why-stellantis-is-betting-on-america-again The Stellantis strategic plan developed by Antonio Filosa is set to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2026. In the meantime, it is already possible to discern certain directions. This is the case with the group's repositioning in the North American market, particularly in the United States. 31/10/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/yin-and-yang-wang Today, I'm going to tell you about a car that's as fast as lightning. A 1,200-volt lightning bolt... 06/11/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/chinese-brand-geely-auto-makes-first-move-into-major-european-markets-with-uk-launch Geely Auto has made its first move into one of Europe’s five largest markets with the launch of its EX5 electric SUV in the UK. 28/10/2025 No category https://www.autoactu.co.uk/news/la-croisiere-verte-2024-in-the-footsteps-of-andre-citroen-the-adventure-goes-electric-with-the-ami A century after the Croisière Noire, a journey across Africa in an electric Citroën Ami pays tribute to the brand's pioneering spirit, while paving the way for sustainable mobility on the African continent. 27/10/2025 No category