Renault and Ford collaboration plus global EV enthusiasm cools

Renault and Ford collaboration plus global EV enthusiasm cools

Author: Autovista24 December 12, 2025 Duration: 9:46

What has drawn two automotive giants to collaborate on future vehicles? How are delays impacting the EU emissions target discussions? Autovista24special content editor Phil Curry discusses the week’s biggest stories in The Automotive Update podcast.

In the latest episode, further details on the seismic collaboration between Renault and Ford. Also, a look at what the automotive industry wants to see in the delayed EU discussions on 2035 CO2 targets. Plus, is electric vehicle (EV) interest cooling, and what renewed negotiations between China and the EU could mean for Chinese-built EVs.


Show notes

Companion article

Renault and Ford collaboration

Pressure to rethink 2035 diesel and petrol ban

Mercedes-Benz and Momenta team up

Stellantis and Bolt form partnership

Future automotive investments in AI


Each week, the team at Autovista24 sits down to untangle the complex and fast-moving world of the car industry. The Automotive Update by Autovista24 is more than a headlines roundup; it’s a focused conversation that digs into the strategic shifts, economic pressures, and technological innovations reshaping automotive business. You’ll hear clear analysis on everything from electric vehicle markets and regulatory changes to supply chain developments and consumer trends, all delivered with a depth that goes beyond the news bulletin. This podcast serves as an essential audio briefing for professionals who need to understand the implications behind the week’s biggest stories. Tune in for informed perspectives that help make sense of where the industry is headed next, straight from specialists who live and breathe this landscape every day.
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