Car drivers in France – Facts and figures

The car, anchored in the daily life of the French The car is at the heart of French travel. Three quarters of French people use it for their daily trips and more than 65% of French people go to work by car. In total, more than 80% of passenger transport in France is carried out … Read more

While all-electric is struggling, was Toyota right to bet everything on hybrid vehicles?

The hybrid is on the rise. Sales of these vehicles which combine two types of engine – a thermal engine (most often gasoline) and an electric engine – jumped by 34% in France in 2023, reported La Tribune in mid-February. The hybrid vehicles affected by this growth are “simple hybrids”: cars which have small batteries … Read more

The Alpine A290 and the future of electric luxury automobiles

L’Alpine A290 et le futur de l’automobile de Luxe électrique

In the ever-changing world of automobiles and car Alpine A290 stands out as a technological innovation. Thanks to its remarkable characteristics, it represents the future of electric luxury automobiles. For more than two years, this sporty 5-seater city car has been carefully developed to satisfy luxury car enthusiasts looking for dynamic performance and optimal fuel … Read more

Vladimir Putin gives Kim Jong-un a luxury car and violates UN sanctions

Kim Jong-un

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a car to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, state media in Pyongyang reported Tuesday (February 20), which several South Korean officials say constitutes a violation of sanctions. UN. Article by Siladitya Ray for Forbes US – translated by Flora Lucas What you must remember According to the Korean Central News … Read more

Small gifts between friends: Vladimir Putin gave Kim Jong-un a luxury car

Vanity Fair

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un have a knack for unusual gifts. Already last September, the North Korean dictator left his visit to Russia with his hands full of surprising gifts: a bulletproof vest, a set of clothes not detectable by thermal cameras and six drones – five attack and one of recognition. This week, Vladimir … Read more

Why are luxury cars blocked by American customs officers?

The German auto giant is facing a major problem in the United States, as thousands of vehicles from its luxury brands are currently stuck in the country's ports due to customs problems linked to Chinese components. Porsches, Bentleys and Audis stuck at customs The stakes are high for VW, with around 1000 vehicles Porsche brand, … Read more

What are the different types of battery? : automotive news, information, scoop

Thibaut Simon, Media365published on February 19 The lithium-ion battery has established itself on the automotive market since its development in the 1990s. But it is not the only technology; there are other types of battery. Today, the lithium-ion battery is the benchmark in the production of electric cars. If China produces 79% of batteries of … Read more