Auto Production Wilts Under Pressure From Chip Shortages, But There Are Plusses. “Risk is on the downside for the 2nd half of 2021 although this bolsters the 2022 production outlook as potential inventory replenishment is pushed into next year, even 2023” A year ago, as the auto industry first staggered from a coronavirus hit, optimists […]
Europe’s Car Sales Stutter Briefly As U.S. Accelerates
Europe’s Car Sales Stutter Briefly As U.S. Accelerates. “West Europe is furthest removed from the January 2018 base, while the U.S. market has undergone the shallowest impact. The U.S. market to perform above expectations” Europe may be flagging currently as auto sales in China and the U.S. accelerate after the coronavirus, but over the next […]
Audi E-Tron Sportback 55 Quattro S-Line Review
Audi E-Tron Sportback 55 Quattro S-Line Review. “if your driving needs include long-distance journeys, you’d be better off with a PHEV” “these WLTP figures seem to be as misleading as the previous ones if the Audi’s 241 miles equals 180 minus 20% are anything to go by” For – top quality, great package, terrific performance, […]
Tavares Says EU CO2 Rules Threaten Auto Ownership
Tavares Says EU CO2 Rules Threaten Auto Ownership. “I’m afraid that if the legislation doesn’t change, many people won’t be able to buy a brand-new car anymore” Europe’s plan to boost electric car sales at the expense of traditional ones will price average buyers out of the market, according to an industry leader, but EU […]
Nissan Leaf Sales Falter In Europe Ahead of Electric Ariya Launch
Nissan Leaf Sales Falter In Europe Ahead of Electric Ariya Launch. “Nissan didn’t upgrade the Leaf enough to keep pace and it made a mistake not using liquid coolant and opting for air-cooled batteries and that made problems for lots of owners” The Nissan Leaf was the Tesla of its time, leading the world’s march […]
Volkswagen Raises Profit Target Despite Chip Shortage
Volkswagen Raises Profit Target Despite Chip Shortage. “there is a hair in the soup” Volkswagen surprised nobody with its strong first quarter profits and improved outlook for the year, but despite the positive performance from the shares – up more than 1% initially Thursday in Europe – VW’s performance in China raised some investor eyebrows. […]
Ferrari Steadies After Delayed Profit News Inspired Tailspin In Its Shares
Ferrari Steadies After Delayed Profit News Inspired Tailspin In Its Shares. “By disappointing shareholders now, chairman and chief executive Elkann will at least make it easier for his successor to have a safer start” Leaderless legendary luxury sports car maker Ferrari shares stabilized Wednesday after diving 8% the previous day after it delayed its profit […]
China, U.S. Lead Sales Recovery, While Lagging Europe Steers Electric Charge
China, U.S. Lead Sales Recovery, While Lagging Europe Steers Electric Charge. “Across the regions, the recovery in global auto sales remains uneven” Auto sales across the world are recovering vigorously from coronavirus economic disruption although regional differences remain as China leads the recuperation, followed by the U.S. and with Europe lagging. That’s the view of […]
Ferrari Unveils Limited Edition Versions of the 812 Superfast
Ferrari Unveils Limited Edition Versions of the 812 Superfast. Ferrari said it launched the 812 Competizione Wednesday in Maranello, Italy a new limited-edition special series car derived from the 812 Superfast. The wraps were also whipped off the 812 Competizione A, a targa-top version. The 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A have 6.5 liter V12 […]
Europeans Manufacturers Need Small Electric Cars Despite Profit Problem
Europeans Manufacturers Need Small Electric Cars Despite Profit Problem. “Get ready for the $3,000 to $5,000 EV?” European manufacturers are in danger of conceding the mass market for electric cars to China as they relentlessly try and reinvent the traditional car while ignoring likely big changes in mobility habits. As European carmakers spend billions motoring […]
Jeep Renegade Trailhawk PHEV review
Jeep Renegade Trailhawk PHEV review. For – individual looks, rugged off roader, well equipped, powerful. Against – needs more battery range, who’s going off road? *** Price £39,100 Choices – Mitsubishi Outlander, Mini Countryman, Kia Niro, Renault Captur, Suzuki Across There’s nothing bland or boring about the Jeep Renegade. The body design of this SUV […]
Nissan Leaf E-Tekna e+ 3.ZERO review
Nissan Leaf E-Tekna e+ 3.ZERO review. For – well-equipped, high quality, terrific everywhere but the motorway. Against – expensive, range-threatened. Useable highspeed range 81 miles/45.2% £37,820 (after subsidy) *** The Nissan Leaf has long been a trail blazer for electric cars and its looks, size and range have all been gradually improved over the years. […]
Chinese Cheap, Practical Minicar Might Spur Europe’s Electric Car Mass Market
Chinese Cheap, Practical Minicar Might Spur Europe’s Electric Car Mass Market. “We have made some changes to the Chinese design which has allowed us to get certification for the EU. So it is a totally highway legal EV in the EU” If you think all electric cars are over-priced under achievers, the little FreZe Nikrob […]