Electric vehicles, long praised for their low cost of use and their reduced impact on CO2 emissions, are now at the heart of a financial problem likely to slow down their expansion. Beyond their high purchase price, a new challenge looms on the horizon: the cost of insurance. Recently, concern has been growing among insurers … Read more
Several automakers are seeing slowing growth in electric vehicle sales in North America, as the general public appears hesitant to make the jump from gasoline to electric. The first wave of buyers were early adopters, tech savvy, connected and pro-environment. They quickly boughtexplain Deanne Millisondirector of government affairs at Ford Motor Company. We are past … Read more
The European Commission has just published the results of a very large study, the first of its kind. This allows us to conclude with certainty that plug-in hybrid cars are harmful to the environment and health. Except for one detail. Land Rover Defender PHEV In July 2022, the NGO Transport & Environment sounded the alarm. … Read more
© Peugeot – This is the first time that Peugeot has released its 5008 family SUV in a 100% electric version. Driving green, an ordeal for large families? The car manufacturer Stellantis wants to dismantle this preconceived idea with its new Peugeot E-5008, unveiled this Wednesday March 20. Like its little brother, the E-3008, the … Read more
The discontent of insurers is becoming more and more vocal. Some are threatening to increase insurance policies for electric cars or to no longer insure certain models. Manufacturers are called upon to make efforts on their part. A car that cannot be insured, or at exorbitant prices, is generally unsellable. Insurers are ready to use … Read more
In Dubai, abandoned luxury cars now litter deserted parking lots. This strange phenomenon is attracting global attention, revealing a dark reality behind the fallen glamour. These vehicles, abandoned following financial fraud, expose the excesses of an extravagant lifestyle and the pitfalls of greed. IN SHORT In Dubai, abandoned luxury cars bear witness to the excesses … Read more
A 23-year-old young man was taken into custody on Monday at the Epinal police station. He is accused of having defrauded Vosges dealers. He managed to buy 400,000 euros worth of luxury cars from these dealerships using false transfer orders. This is an incredible deal! Accused of fraud, a 23-year-old young man was taken into … Read more
There transition around the electric car put a big issue : that of costs and, by extension, price sales of these automobiles which until now remains significantly higher than for a thermal car. This is due to the battery of course and the raw materials necessary for its manufacture, but also to the more complex … Read more
THE price of the electric cars remains one of the greatest brakes to their wide distribution. Of course, electric cars are being announced less expensive, around 25,000 then 20,000 euros. But these vehicles will also be smaller and not necessarily suitable for all uses, particularly families. So far, the only affordable brands in electric cars … Read more
Picture 1Credits: Petair – stock.adobe.com A decree published in Official newspaper September 20, 2023 added eligibility criteria for the ecological bonus for new passenger cars. On December 15, a first list of car models that remain eligible for the ecological bonus, taking into consideration the new conditions, will be published. Reminder the ecological bonus is … Read more