VW Profits Slide Could Weaken Union. “But if he can convince unions the company’s future is genuinely in peril, they may be more willing to swallow painful changes” Volkswagen said operating profits dived 9.5% in the second quarter while sales for 2026 would slip by 3%, reversing an earlier positive prediction. But investors reacted calmly, […]
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Despite $50 Billion Losses, Battery Progress Points To EV Gains
Despite $50 Billion Losses, Battery Progress Points To EV Gains. “EV sales are set to reaccelerate medium-term” Traditional automakers have taken a massive financial hit because of failed electric vehicle plans, suggesting the EV revolution has stalled. But a report from leading investment bank UBS suggests the reverse in Europe, because of battery technology cost, […]
Honda-Nissan, Stellantis May Prompt More Mega-Mergers
Honda-Nissan, Stellantis May Prompt More Mega-Mergers. “While automotive mergers always look great on paper, making them work in practice is never easy” The mooted Honda/Nissan merger and the fallout from the change of leadership at Stellantis suggests the auto industry must brace itself for a period of turmoil, where size is seen as a necessity […]
Expect 2025 EV Price War Led By VW
Expect 2025 EV Price War Led By VW. “we wouldn’t rule out EU intervention to limit the financial burden with several challenges such as growing Chinese competition, The CO2 vice tightening on VW, Renault and Ford / looks set to ignite a price war as traditional companies race to replace the internal combustion engine with […]
China’s Zeekr Sales Drive In Europe Threatens BMW, Audi, Mercedes
China’s Zeekr Sales Drive In Europe Threatens BMW, Audi, Mercedes. “We haven’t published volume targets yet, but our aim is to be on the podium by the end of the decade for premium electric vehicles in Europe,” Europe’s automotive industry has been attacked by wannabees before, but the current assault planned by Chinese manufacturers is […]
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 […]
Geneva Auto Show: Electric Revolution-Too Soon For Europe?
Geneva Auto Show: Electric Revolution-Too Soon For Europe? “There will be a big market for affordable electric cars with a range of perhaps only 60 to 75 miles. The Chinese more or less specialize in these, and this might give them the chance to finally get into Europe” Geneva 2019 is yet another auto show […]
Ferrari Defies Doubters With Fat Profits As Sales Rise
Ferrari Defies Doubters With Fat Profits As Sales Rise. Worries Float Was Overpriced A Dim Memory. “Ferrari is likely heading for 15,000 units. Ferrari is going to be a much bigger company than had been assumed even 12 months ago” Investors worried that Ferrari shares were overvalued when it was first floated from Fiat Chrysler […]
Supercar Headliners in Geneva Underline Useful Car Paucity
Supercar Headliners in Geneva Underline Useful Car Paucity. Have The PC Police Stopped Sex Selling Cars? “Hands-down winner of the ugliest car award was the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet SUV” “a little bit of help from a greyhound named Brada” GENEVA, Switzerland – The fact Ferrari, Aston Martin, McLaren and Porsche made the headlines at the […]
Motor Show Girls
Motor Show Girls Press day photographs from the Geneva, Paris and Frankfurt motor shows by Paul Cox Photographic