Range-topping variants of electric city car will be more intelligent, but not more powerful
Four-wheel-drive and high-output electric motors will allow better acceleration than the current Golf GTI
High-end models like the S5 need to be balanced out with youth-focused smaller cars
'Simplified premium' ethos will result in a 40-45% cull of models and options
Herbert Diess
Herbert Diess says he admires Elon Musk's EV start-up, but says 'all they are doing, we can do'
PSA Group's 296bhp all-wheel-drive petrol-electric hybrid powertrain is added to SUV's line-up
Vauxhall's all-new supermini starts from £15,550 and is available to order now, with the electric variant at £26,790
Standalone brand could develop a diverse portfolio, but agility and lightness will remain core values
VW boss says firm is committed to entry level electric 'people's car', but range remains a challenge
Carlos Tavares warns of Brexit risks
Talks on a merger between the two motoring giants broke down in June, but Renault is hopeful a deal can still be reached
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