Neil Winton has covered the European Auto industry in general and electric cars in particular for Forbes for 11 years. He is based in the U.K. and publishes WintonsWorld.com. Winton was a reporter and editor at Reuters for 33 years. His Reuters assignments included New York and
VW Restructuring Talks Produce Union Win, But Share Price Unfazed
VW’s plan to shut factories, cut wages and slash jobs in a bid to restore profitability was parried by unions, but the share price remained steady.
Nissan, Honda Merger Talks Reflect Reaction To China Competition
Talks about a possible merger of Nissan and Honda is the latest reaction as the global auto industry races to electrify prompted by China competition.
Could The Dacia Spring Inspire The Mass EV Market Europe Needs?
Europe needs a cheap vehicle to lead the electric revolution. Maybe the Spring, from Renault’s value brand Dacia, is the one. The Spring is Europe’s cheapest EV.
Stellantis Shares Stabilize As Investors Ponder Tavares Demise
Stellantis shares stabilized after news of CEO Carlos Tavares’s demise, as investors speculated about the implications.
Stellantis Shares Dive 8% After Tavares Leaves
Stellantis shares dropped just over after news CEO Carlos Tavares had stepped down early. Stellantis shares have lost almost 60% of their value since March.
EU Drive To Force EV Adoption Looks Set To Stumble
The EU plan to boost EVs by slashing the sale of new ICE cars by 2030 and eliminate them by 2035 is facing increasing pressure and the targets look elusive.
U.S. Tariff Threat Adds To Europe’s Auto Woes, Led By CO2 Rules
A U.S. tariff threat has added to the European auto industry's woes, which include strikes, factory closures, a weak economy, China competition and the CO2 problem.
European EV Sales Rally Expected, But EU 2030 Target Looks Hopeless
The slowdown in European EV sales will soon be seen as a temporary blip as they accelerate again, but probably not enough to come even close to EU CO2 inspired targets.
European Automakers Face A Battering From EVs, Economy, China, CO2
Automakers were in the Paris show spotlight but threats from a weakening market, China, CO2 regulations and profit warnings will have worried investors.
Ferrari Unveils Range-Topping F80, Priced At Just Under $4 Million
Ferrari has launche the 1,200 hp top-of-the-range $3.9 million F80 hybrid. All 799 of the limited-edition supercars have already been sold.