VW Paints A Positive Picture For 2023 Profits, But Investors Aren’t So Sure. “We consider (pent-up demand) a risky bet to run the company based on such expectations because it bears risk of overproduction and overspending” Volkswagen’s share price stormed ahead after it unveiled positive forecasts for profits in 2023 earlier this month but later […]
EU Insistence On Electric Cars Exposes Its Auto Industry To Existential Threat.
EU Insistence On Electric Cars Exposes Its Auto Industry To Existential Threat. “We see BEVs from Chinese (manufacturers) accounting for one in ten of new BEV cars sold across Western Europe during 2023. This could reach 12.5% in 2030” The European Union (EU) is making sure its citizens buy electric cars but this has caught […]
European Ban On New ICE Vehicle Sales In 2035 Stumbles, But Has It Crashed?
European Ban On New ICE Vehicle Sales In 2035 Stumbles, But Has It Crashed? “The FDP’s cry for e-fuels is about domestic political point scoring after a series of election defeats” The European Union agreed to end the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and SUVs by 2035, and formal approval was scheduled […]
European Auto Sales Likely To Advance In 2023, But At Expense Of Profits
European Auto Sales Likely To Advance In 2023, But At Expense Of Profits. “At some point, possibly later this, though unlikely sooner than that, rising supply should meet falling demand,” Europe’s automakers pleased investors with strong profit reports for 2022 but they will be raising eyebrows as some experts see deteriorating earnings prospects for the […]
WintonsWorld – Electric Car Tests March 2023 – 1
WintonsWorld – Electric Car Tests March 2023 – 1.
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 […]