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Paul Myles

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European Editor at WardsAuto

Freelance editor, motoring and motorsport journalist

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  • Ferrari to Unveil BEV Powertrain This Fall

    6 days ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

    Ferrari says it will begin a three-phase reveal of its first battery-electric vehicle this coming autumn beginning with the unveiling of its powertrain in October. While the event is unlikely to excite the petrol-head customer base of the iconic brand, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says it will showcase the “technological heart” of the BEV ahead of the car’s ultimate world premiere in spring 2026.

  • Europe’s Parliament Set to Approve Softened CO2 Emission Plan

    1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

    The European Parliament is expected to approve a softening of vehicle CO2 emissions targets that will give automakers three years to meet mandates and avoid punishing fines. Reuters reports that this proposal, which is being fast-tracked for Parliamentary approval, has been put forward by the economic bloc’s trading body, the European Commission, following huge pressure from Europe’s automakers saying the current annual mandated fines could force many out of business.

  • Paid Digital Services Gain Acceptance Despite SDV Hacking Fears

    1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

    While automakers get excited about the commercial opportunities promised by the software-defined vehicle (SDV), more than half of consumers fear their personal data may be hacked. That’s one of the major findings by a study of 8,000 motorists in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan plus 60 senior automaker executives surveyed by SDV specialist Cubic³.

  • Jeep New Compass Debuts in BEV and Mild-Hybrid Variants

    1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

    Jeep’s first electrified versions of its Compass compact CUV enter the market, with mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants due. Debuted at Stellantis’ historic Melfi plant in Italy, the new models initially will offer customers a mild hybrid wearing the label “e-Hybrid” and a full-electric variant. Kicking off the options, the e-Hybrid uses a 48V system claiming a power output of 145 hp, while the BEV will come to market with a front-wheel-drive model claiming 213 hp.

  • Stellantis, Renault Execs Call for Small-Car Standards Change

    1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Paul Myles

    The leaders of Stellantis and Renault are calling on the European Union to help boost production of small cars allowing lighter, less complex vehicles with better profit margins. Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and Renault CEO Luca de Meo issue the call in a joint interview with French newspaper Le Figaro while attacking German premium brands’ overbearing influence on vehicle regulations.

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Paul Myles
Paul Myles @PaulMyles_
18 Sep 24

Some carmakers call for CO2 target delays in Europe while others create sidedoor for cheap Chinese BEVs #wardsauto #stellantis #volkswagent #volvo #BMW https://t.co/Jz7goxtb3Y

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Paul Myles @PaulMyles_
8 Sep 24

RT @nfergus: “No, Churchill Was Not the Villain.” The best biographer of Churchill weighs in. https://t.co/6hxA0q2KGW

Paul Myles
Paul Myles @PaulMyles_
2 Sep 24

#hyundai joins #toyota in recognising hybrids are what carbuyers really want. They are more practical than electric vehicles, have a much longer life-cycle and, because of our comparatively low annual mileage, much better for climate control. #wardsauto https://t.co/nziXAqlbbx