cars

BMW takes inspiration from Renault and Tesla to make its electric cars cheaper in France

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Good news for future customers of BMW electric cars: they can now benefit from a serious financial advantage on the purchase of certain models of the brand in France. To do this, the brand used a trick that Tesla and Renault already use… BMW iX2 // Source: BMW Do you no longer understand anything about … Read more

Here is the new brand of electric cars with a first model cheaper than the Tesla Model Y

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While the launch of the Chinese electric car brand Nio is slipping in France, the Chinese manufacturer is preparing to launch a new brand called Onvo which should take on Tesla head-on. More affordable than Nio's sedans and SUVs, Onvo could be the group's spearhead in France. Nio ET5 // Source: Nio Nio, the Chinese … Read more

Cars that have become too expensive to repair: are manufacturers going overboard?

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Two recent experiences have led us to wonder if certain manufacturers (and their distribution networks) might not be making fun of us a little. The first is a fairly basic bumper to replace on a Japanese car which will require some quotes from bodybuilders. Everyone told us the same thing when drawing up the list … Read more

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

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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

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

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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

Why are luxury cars blocked by American customs officers?

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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