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Renault-owned sports car brand Alpine could go all-electric in the future, according to international reports. According to UK publication AutoCar, Renault is considering the move as part of a restructure that aims to save the brand £1.7 million (AU$3.1 billion).

A United States patent application by Chinese electric car maker Nio has revealed details of a new entertainment screen for the front-seat passenger. While the patent is more focused on an airbag module named the ‘adaptive backup structure for airbag support’, design diagrams show a screen placed on the dash ahead of the front passenger seat. As reported by Chinese publication Chinapev, Nio’s new screen will be mounted on the passenger-side of the dash, but can be tilted towards the driver.

Kia Motors is developing an ultra-compact electric car to rival existing models such as the Citroen Ami, in an effort to provide people with affordable alternatives to public transport in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

A UK-based travel agent was reversing his one-month old Tesla Model 3 into his driveway when the steering wheel fell off and disconnected from the car. Jason Tuatara, took to social media to vent his anger at Elon Musk directly. How can this happen to a #tesla the safest car in the world? #StaySafe #checkyours pic.twitter.com/LCHBcwRRF4 — Jason T (@JasonTuatara) April 26, 2020

The proliferation of SUVs on our roads is not going to subside anytime soon. That’s the message from Francois Leboine, the head of concept car design at French auto giant Renault, who spoke to Australian media during a phone conference last week. In addition to their popularity due to a taller driving position – and more flexible cabins and cargo areas – SUVs also provide close to the ideal platform for electrification, he said.