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
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
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
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