Electric cars will be cheaper to manufacture than gasoline vehicles, but their repair and insurance costs will be much higher

From waiting weeks for a simple bumper repair to being denied coverage outright, electric cars often face growing problems when it comes to repairs and insurance. Hertz recently had to part with its fleet of Model 3 rental vehicles, citing not only poor timing of purchase and resulting rapid depreciation, but also repair costs and … Read more

Swimming pool, luxury car…, the “Bernard Tapie of Grandes-Ventes” led the high life

By Editorial Neufchâtel-en-Bray Published on 8 Mar 24 at 5:51 p.m. See my news Follow The Revival of Neufchâtel This Tuesday, March 5, 2024, five of them will appear before the Dieppe criminal court for a hearing which will last more than 5 hours. They are accused, depending on the degree of involvement of each, … Read more

How to buy your car cheaper, 5 tips from specialists to get there for sure

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29,155 euros: this is the average price paid last year by the French to afford a new car, according to the 2022 Automotive Barometer from Kidioui.fr. This is a new record amount, 16.22% higher than in 2021 (25,085 euros). According to Jonathan Luck, founder of Caroom, “increasing manufacturing costs have led car manufacturers to review … Read more

Electric cars will soon cost less than thermal cars, but it won't be all rosy

Expected for years, price parity between electric and thermal cars should be achieved from 2027. And this is thanks to falling development and manufacturing costs. Specialists also predict massive disappearances of manufacturers by this time, while competition is tough. Renault 5 E-Tech Electric // Source: DPPI With sales up 37% in one year in France, … Read more

Electric cars will be cheaper to produce than thermal cars in 2027

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In 2027, electric cars will be cheaper to produce on average than their thermal counterparts, thanks to innovations made over the last 10 years by startups in the sector, according to a consulting firm. But inevitably, there is a catch. © Envato In three years, electric cars will be cheaper to produce than thermal vehicles … Read more

Who wins in fuel economy?

Hybrid cars, despite their higher initial cost, promise substantial savings in the long term. L'Auto-Journal reveals to you if they really keep their promises compared to thermal models. IN SHORT Hybrid cars, offering an economical alternative to thermal vehicles, are divided into three categories: mild hybrid, standard and plug-in. Each category of hybrid presents variable … Read more

Electric car: Chinese models soon to be more expensive in Europe?

© BYD – The giant BYD has acquired its own ship to increase its deliveries of electric cars outside China. The European skies are becoming threatening for Chinese car manufacturers. This Thursday, March 7, European customs began to register electric cars made in China, on the orders of the European Commission. BYD, Geely and SAIC … Read more

The electric car, not so green? The most environmentally friendly model is a plug-in hybrid

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The greenest car currently is not an electric vehicle (EV). No, it's a plug-in hybrid, according to the results of a study comparing the full life cycle of most of the latest models: it's the Toyota Prime SE. ©Toyota Like every year, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (aka ACEEE) looked at the latest … Read more