– – Volkswagen PHOTO: Reuters – The German car concern Volkswagen has warned top managers in the second quarter to prepare for a bigger blow to production due to the global shortage of chips, according to the head of the brand Seat, writes the electronic edition of the Financial Times. “Suppliers and the Volkswagen Group … Read more
Two hundred and seventy-two thousand eight hundred euros. This is the price at which Ettore Bugatti, founder of the legendary automobile brand, was auctioned on Saturday at an auction at the Château de Lasserre near Toulouse. Shaped like a horseshoe, like the famous grille of Bugatti luxury and competition cars, the “boss’s” watch was initially … Read more
The Alpine A521 presentation conference was an opportunity to specify the roles of each in the new organization chart. Present during Renault F1 Team’s time as Executive Director of the chassis department, Marcin Budkwoski was confirmed in this role with Alpine F1 Team in 2021. The Polish engineer will work on “The technical and operational … Read more
On the Mokka, you have the choice: petrol, diesel or 100% electric. The “watt” version is obviously expensive: € 11,450 more than a petrol version with an automatic transmission of comparable power (130 hp). Huge additional cost, of course. But comparable to what is done with the competition. The 136 hp of the electric motor … Read more
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 7:31 AM … – April 27 at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany © Illustration photo: Swen Pfoertner / Pool via Reuters US automaker Ford cuts car production at a major plant in Germany for a month. This is the latest consequence of a phenomenon that has affected the sector for … Read more
The American car manufacturer Ford announced Monday the closure of its last three factories in Brazil, with nearly 5,000 layoffs, in a sector plunged into crisis by the Covid-19 pandemic. “Ford will cease production (…), the pandemic has only increased unused production capacity and the reduction in sales has caused years of significant losses,” the … Read more
![[Start running and experience immediately]Suzuki’s new Solio / Bandit test drive What has changed? Evaluation of luggage compartment / interior / mild HV | AUTOCAR JAPAN](https://i0.wp.com/www.autocar.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/suzuki-solio_201226_01.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "[Start running and experience immediately]Suzuki’s new Solio / Bandit test drive What has changed? Evaluation of luggage compartment / interior / mild HV | AUTOCAR JAPAN")
Table of contents ーWhat kind of car is it?ーCheck the expanded luggage compartmentーNaturally aspirated 1.2L + MHV What is it like?ーQuietness / Cornering?ーWith / without ADASーSuzuki Safety Support is standardーIs it “buy”?ーNew Solio specーNew Solio Bandit Spec What kind of car is it? text: Shigeo Kawashima (Shigeo Kawashima) photo: Masanobu Ikenohira (Masanobu Ikenohira) I extended … Read more
NEWS – The forthcoming introduction of low emission zones by 11 French metropolises is mobilizing the French Federation of Vintage Vehicles. Low Emission Zones (ZFE), which set traffic restrictions in 11 French cities to increase air quality, fuel all fantasies. There is, however, no need to get carried away and be alarmed. Contrary to what … Read more