Volkswagen’s Diess Goes, As Rickety Governance Defenestrates Another Leader. “Blume will be measured by how successful the VW will be in China. Then comes the eternal problem USA. Since the days of the Beetle, VW hasn’t done anything sensible in the USA” A software spat probably triggered the demise of Volkswagen group CEO Herbert Diess […]
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Tesla To Lose U.S. Market Share But Retain Lead Despite Formidable New Threats
Tesla To Lose U.S. Market Share But Retain Lead Despite Formidable New Threats. “Our forecasts suggest Tesla’s market share will decline from 70% in 2021 to 11% by 2025” The headline forecasts for Tesla look bad but the reality is positive because despite the prediction its share of the U.S. electric car market will dive […]
Auto Makers Fight Off But Inflation, Recession, Energy Undermine Prospects
Auto Makers Fight Off But Inflation, Recession, Energy Undermine Prospects. “From next year, we forecast recovery, though recent statistics and the latest news on ongoing supply issues, lead us to remain cautious. Another concern relates to underlying demand, which has weakened in recent months as the economic outlook has deteriorated,” The European automotive industry, buffeted […]
Bosch Says Auto Chip Bottlenecks Will Continue Next Year
Bosch Says Auto Chip Bottlenecks Will Continue Next Year. “there are areas where demand continues high and there will still be some bottlenecks where this problem will still be relevant in 2023 but we will some improvement in 2023” Bosch, Europe’s largest auto supplier, said it expects global bottlenecks because of a shortage of auto […]
Could Electric Cars Save Aston Martin, As It Attempts To Shake Off Debt Burden?
Could Electric Cars Save Aston Martin, As It Attempts To Shake Off Debt Burden? “Aston Martin Lagonda has swerved to avoid a crash but could still end up in the ditch” Another day, another bailout for financially-troubled British luxury sports car and SUV maker Aston Martin https://www.astonmartinlagonda.com/, undermined by debt and unsettled by leadership changes. […]
China’s Assault Led By MG On Europe’s Electric Car Market Gathers Momentum
China’s Assault Led By MG On Europe’s Electric Car Market Gathers Momentum. But before we get too carried away, like most electric cars, the MG is still hopeless on fast motorways with a 54.7% penalty at an indicated 75 mph cruising speed. China’s long-term plans to conquer the European electric car market aren’t causing many […]
Electric Happiness Will Swiftly Turn To Fury When Real Range Becomes Obvious
Electric Happiness Will Swiftly Turn To Fury When Real Range Becomes Obvious. “(WLTP) remains a laboratory test which cannot reflect all driving conditions and usage” A brand-new electric car is gleaming on your driveway and your first reaction is going to be excitement, followed perhaps by a smidgeon of smugness. Make sure you enjoy that […]
Greens Laud EU New ICE Ban, While Manufacturers Demand Fast Charger Action
Greens Laud EU New ICE Ban, While Manufacturers Demand Fast Charger Action. “It is now vital that all the framework conditions for going fully electric are put in place – including the roll-out of a truly EU-wide network” Environmentalists welcomed the European Union (EU) decision to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) […]
Will Ferrari Switch To Electric Power Open The Door To Lamborghini, Aston Martin?
Will Ferrari Switch To Electric Power Open The Door To Lamborghini, Aston Martin? “First impressions of Ferrari’s long-awaited electrification plan are positive” Ferrari is the supercar of choice for those who want to flaunt their wealth with a bit of growling and occasionally snarling V-12 bravado. Wannabe brands like Lamborghini or Aston Martin and high-end […]
Manufacturers Under Pressure As They Strut Their Stuff At The Festival Of Speed
Manufacturers Under Pressure As They Strut Their Stuff At The Festival Of Speed. “By the end of the decade, $48 billion in charging infrastructure investment would be needed in the U.S. alone; to date, only $11 billion has been committed” GOODWOOD, England – The European auto industry is on the slide, along with much of […]