Renault Shares Pummelled Again As Its Russian Operation Threatens Recovery Plan. “Renault’s exposure to Russia remains the highest in Fitch’s portfolio of European auto and auto-supplier issuers” Renault’s recovery plan is being undermined by fears its Russian operation could generate big losses, according to Fitch Ratings, which said the extent of the impact of sanctions […]
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Electric Car Tests – range claims vs range outcomes
Electric Cars Will Handle Fast-Charging, But Range Will Still Dive At Speed
Electric Cars Will Handle Fast-Charging, But Range Will Still Dive At Speed. “If batteries last for less than 8 years, manufacturers will be storing up massive liability if they don’t. Will they last much longer than 10 years? It makes a huge difference to the decarbonisation effort” The good news is most electric car owners […]
Computer Driven Autos Still Years Away Despite Massive Investment
Computer Driven Autos Still Years Away Despite Massive Investment. “Now if you want to have a L5 driving on a straight line through the middle of the desert, that’s much easier” Despite the hype that liberation day will dawn soon and cars will drive themselves, there’s no realistic chance that full-on self-driving will be available […]
Mazda’s Electrification Plan Insists On Big ICE Role
Mazda’s Electrification Plan Insists On Big ICE Role. “Electric cars are cool, but they are still profit killers, at least for most manufacturers” As European automakers bow to the politicians and seek to rid themselves of carbon dioxide (CO2) spewing internal combustion engines (ICE), at least in their home markets, Mazda is doing its best […]
Hyundai Raises Europe Challenge Stakes With Ioniq 5
Hyundai Raises Europe Challenge Stakes With Ioniq 5. “Hyundai has been poaching the best talents from the German automotive world which may soon be coming back to haunt their former employers” Hyundai of Korea is gearing up for an attack on leading electric car brands from Germany and Stellantis, not to mention Tesla, and the […]
Genesis Faces Harsh European Test; Could Electric Cars Tip The Balance?
Genesis Faces Harsh European Test; Could Electric Cars Tip The Balance? The difficulty is the lack of a brand history. The sedans and SUVs are very impressive, but disruptive products are required” Cynics may say Genesis, Hyundai of Korea’s premium subsidiary, is dreaming the impossible dream by venturing into the German fortress that is Europe’s […]
VW Says Premature To Comment On Report Electric Cars Started Ship Fire
VW Says Premature To Comment On Report Electric Cars Started Ship Fire. “any comments on the cause are speculative and of course will be subject to investigation” Volkswagen said it is too early to comment on reports the fire on its charter ship transporting nearly 4,000 upmarket vehicles to the U.S. was started by electric […]
European Car Sales Rally Expected, But Electric Performance Threatened
European Car Sales Rally Expected, But Electric Performance Threatened. “There are certainly headwinds to more robust underlying demand too, such as concerns over Omicron, or inflation putting pressure on household budgets, for example,” Two high-profile automotive opinion formers expect car sales in most of Europe to rally strongly in 2022 but to still be way […]
Electric Car Tests – range claims vs range outcomes updating
Electric Car Tests – range claims vs range outcomes updating?