WintonsWorld – Electric Car Tests March 2023 – 1.
Author Archive | Neil Winton
As Jaguar Land Rover Generates Good News, Hurdles Will Take Some Jumping
As Jaguar Land Rover Generates Good News, Hurdles Will Take Some Jumping. “Take the whole thing upmarket? I don’t think that would work. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has produced some good news. It reported the first quarterly profit in 2 years, said sales jumped as the chip crunch subsided, and announced an extra shift to […]
Fierce Competition In Europe While Electric Car Sales Growth Plateaus
Fierce Competition In Europe While Electric Car Sales Growth Plateaus. BEV mix isn’t expected to see major inroads until 2025 when the next (EU mandated) CO2 cut enters into force. Cut-throat competition will return to Europe’s car market this year as sales turn positive, while electric sales will pause for breath. The emergence of a […]
Renault Investors Like Financials, Dividend And Alliance Changes
Renault Investors Like Financials, Dividend And Alliance Changes. “The upgrade reflects the strengthening of Renault’s profitability and balance sheet flexibility. Renault’s automotive EBIT will be above 3% in our four-year forecast horizon” Renault‘s share price is still riding high after changes to the alliance with Nissan, an update to its strategic plan and its latest […]
GWM ORA Funky Cat First Edition review
GWM ORA Funky Cat First Edition review. *** out of 5 For – cute, well made, high-quality interior, fashionable pose-mobile Against – poor battery range, too many annoying driving distractions Competition – ID.3, SEAT Born, MG4, Hyundai Kona, Honda, Mazda MX-30, Fiat 500e, Peugeot e-208 £31,995 “It understated early mileage loss and overstated the rest […]
Give PHEVs, Like Mazda’s CX-60, A Chance
Give PHEVs, Like Mazda’s CX-60, A Chance. “They are efficient, less pollutant, and usually less expensive than pure electric cars” The search for perfection often gets in the way of the good, French philosopher and writer Voltaire said, and green opposition to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) reminds some critics of the great man’s words. […]
Tepid Recovery Will Ignite Fierce Competition, While Electric Cars Plateau
Tepid Recovery Will Ignite Fierce Competition, While Electric Cars Plateau. “Supply constraints continue into 2023 as demand still outweighs supply. Our forecast assumes production bottlenecks will ease during 2023, resulting in sales growth” Cut-throat competition will return to Europe’s car market this year as sales turn positive, while electric sales will pause for breath. The […]
Ferrari Expects Higher Profits, While Purosangue Will Broaden Appeal
Ferrari Expects Higher Profits, While Purosangue Will Broaden Appeal. “We believe Ferrari’s multiple is more sustainable during recession when its safe-haven status shines brightest. Investors are willing to pay to secure some portfolio stability” Despite fears of a global recession, the super-rich are still demanding Ferrari stamps out more of its pricey, growling 8 and […]
Mazda CX-60 PHEV AWD Takumi review
Mazda CX-60 PHEV AWD Takumi review. **** out of 5 Price – £51,800 For – luxurious, fast, well-equipped, handsome, frugal around town, competitively priced Against – battery-only range lags competition, fuel consumption claim laughable Competition – BMW X3, Mercedes GLC, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Hyundai Sant Fe, Toyota RAV4 “the most important piece of data […]
European Electric Car Sales Success Will Include Disruptive Chinese Role
European Electric Car Sales Success Will Include Disruptive Chinese Role. “We see traditional auto manufacturers struggling the most to run a profitable EV business against this backdrop” European battery electric vehicle (BEVs) sales might stutter a bit in 2023 but for the rest of the decade there will be seamless, accelerating growth, forecasters say. Expectations […]