Fearing China's small car rivals, Stellantis, Renault lobby EU for fewer rules

Stellantis and Renault are advocating for a new category of smaller, less regulated cars in Europe, dubbed "e-cars," to compete with cheaper Chinese EVs. They argue current EU safety regulations make small cars unprofitable. While Chinese automakers are entering the European market with affordable EVs, some criticize the proposed deregulation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safety standards.