Tesla Model Y: the 100% electric restyled SUV in detail
It's one of the most anticipated novelties in the electric car domain for the beginning of 2025. "Novelty" in quotes, as it is a deep restyling of the 100% electric SUV Model Y, an international model whose sales are among the best in the world. In China, the Tesla Model Y 2025 can already be ordered. Moreover, the…
Renault Twingo Prototype: its interior revealed
The Brussels Motor Show starts today, January 10, and will close on January 19. Renault takes advantage of the event to unveil the interior of the 100% electric Renault 5. However, it is actually the interior of the Twingo Prototype concept car. Nonetheless, the future Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 2026 production…
Electric Cars: sales plummet by 27.4% in Germany in 2024
The German automotive market represents, on a European scale, the largest market. However, last year, electric car sales literally collapsed across the Rhine, with a drop of 27.4% compared to 2023. Thus, the industrial players in the European automotive market, already in crisis, could face even more difficulties in…
Electric cars: “40% more expensive by 2030,” says Luca de Meo
As he steps down from the alternating presidency of the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association), Luca de Meo (CEO Renault Group - CEO Ampere) foresees a very dark future for the European automotive market related to electric cars. In an interview with the Dutch media De Tijd, Luca de Meo explains why the…
Alpine Cars: the brand founded by Jean Rédélé celebrates its 70th anniversary this year
Each year brings anniversaries for car manufacturers and so-called "historic" models. This year, 2025, will be marked by the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe-based brand founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé. Since 1973, Alpine has been part of the Renault Group. In 2025, numerous events will be organized to celebrate the 70th…
Electric cars in Europe: a decade of transition and turbulence
On this January 1, 2025, let’s start by wishing everyone an excellent year 2025. You are probably aware that from January 1, 2035, in Europe, the sales of new gasoline, or other vehicles, thermal and hybrid, will be banned. In 10 years, an enormous change is expected to occur for the automotive market as well as for…
Citroën Ami: exploring Africa on the “Green Cruise”
On October 28th, at the controls of four specially prepared Citroën Ami Cargo vehicles, Eric Vigouroux, Alexandre Winocq, Antonia de Roissard, and Maarten van Pel set off from Morocco (Ouarzazate), aiming to reach Cape Town, South Africa, by mid-January 2025. This incredible raid, named "Croisière Verte" ("Green…
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric: it’s going to make you love electric cars, test drive
Here it is finally on the road, the 100% electric Renault 5. After years of waiting, the revival of the popular R5 is now a reality. The Renault 5 E-Tech electric can now be ordered in its first version with 110 kW/150 hp, either in "techno" or "iconic five" trim. It is in this latter configuration that we offer you…
Tesla: 40.9% sales drop in Europe
Here's a striking indicator of the European automotive market. Tesla, the specialist in electric cars, saw its sales drop in Europe last month by 40.9%, compared to November 2023. From January to November 2024, according to data published by the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association), the American…
Alpine A290: “Electric Toy”, test drive
In 2025, the brand created by Jean Rédélé will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Could Jean Rédélé have imagined that an Alpine 100% electric car would one day be marketed as a sports car? Regardless, the Alpine A290 is the first electric car developed by the Dieppe brand, and many more will follow. So, how does the…