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
© 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 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
Impound fee rates for private cars saw their first increase in four years this Friday, March 1. Collection costs will now be the same in all cities in France, whereas until now they were higher in Lyon, Marseille and Toulouse. Parisian prices, higher than in the rest of France, remain the same. Watch out for … Read more
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
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
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
Cars are increasingly victims of electronic theft without break-ins. While more regular security updates could help reduce this threat, there are still some tips to deter thieves. This is the big trend in recent years: electronic car theft. France is not spared since according to the latest figures from the French Insurers Group for the … Read more
Lovers of beautiful cars, collectors or just curious, do you know that there is a car in the world that has only been produced in a single copy? Today, its rarity is worth gold. This car is better to store in the garage to prevent it from ending up stolen; that said, there is little … Read more