If it gets the green light, the hot mini hatch could use either a turbocharged petrol engine or a battery-electric powertrian.

The new all-electric Mini would be underpinned by BMW’s flexible FAAR platform that allows for a number of different configurations.

The property developer still believes it can become the world’s largest EV manufacturer in the next three to five years.

The safety organization also tested the new CLA, Audi A1, BMW Z4, Skoda Kamiq, SsangYong Korando and Ford Focus.

BMW could build an additional 500,000 cars by 2025, most of which should be accounted for by its upcoming EVs.

Bosch estimates that 20 per cent of new cars sold by 2025 will feature 48-volt mild-hybrid systems.

Skoda will launch its new ‘iV’ e-mobility sub-brand at the German event that opens on Tuesday.

Weissach is boosting its stake into the Croatian automaker in order to strengthen their partnership in electric cars.

Porsche received more than 30,000 pre-orders for the electric vehicle even before it was unveiled to the public.

The flagship Tesla Model S Performance is considerably cheaper to purchase than the Porsche Taycan Turbo S.

Tesla’s founder also questioned Porsche’s choice of calling its fastest Taycan the Turbo.

The company will invest a total of €2 billion in the plant that, from 2021, will also manufacture all key parts for the VW Group’s MEB-based EVs.