European car sales down 32% for the first 8 months of 2020 COVID-19 is affecting businesses worldwide, including new car registrations. The European countries were hit the hardest initially with COVID-19, and the European market is showing a substantial decrease as it continues to climb back health-wise and economically. In July 2020, registrations of new [...]
The threat of survival is real The question was posed on my local Facebook page, “Is anyone wondering where to live in the future? I’ve always lived in the West. I don’t know if I can keep doing this!” The thing she was talking about was the wildfires. The California wildfires have covered California in [...]
Maserati MC20 designed by Klaus Busse Modena Italy MC20 marks the beginning of Maserati’s New Era The new Maserati super sports car is a worthy successor to the MC12 A car with a racing DNA 100% Made in Modena and 100% Made in Italy Modena, September 9th2020 – Maserati enters the new Era [...]
The impacts of the Covid-19 crisis on global energy demand and CO2 emissions The current Covid-19 pandemic is, above all, a global health crisis. As of the 28th of April, there were 3 million confirmed cases and over 200 000 deaths due to the illness. As of the 8th of September, there were 27 million [...]
GM taking Electric Vehicles globally It has to be a difficult time to be making long-term decisions for any global company. As General Motors expands its IQ brand (are they calling it that yet, or just naming all their electric cars ending in IQ?) multiples challenges are looming; COVID-19, trade uncertainty, flooding in China, bureaucracy [...]
VW starts its electric strategy The electric revolution will be coming soon to a street near you. In a matter of weeks, Volkswagen will reveal the production version of the ID.4 electric SUV, part of a global strategy to deliver millions of electric vehicles to help combat global climate change. Electric vehicle owners know the [...]
Car sales still struggling in Europe As Europe seemingly gets a handle on COVID-19, its car sales are still struggling. In June 2020, registrations of new passenger cars in the EU totaled 949,722 units, a drop of 22.3% compared to the same month last year, when car sales totaled 1,222,942. This does mark a slight [...]
2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI 6-speed manual new car review Ahhh, The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the sportiest member of the pack, and it just landed in my driveway. It has been 45 years since the seventh-generation Golf iconic hatchback debuted in the United States. The VW Golf represents a modern silhouette of great value, sporty [...]
2021 Ford Bronco off-roading World Premiere Three models all meant for off-roading With a base MSRP of $29,995 the 2021 Bronco comes in a two- and four-door SUV configuration The Bronco comes with a 7-speed manual transmission Customizable including being able to remove doors, body panels, and the roof G.O.A.T. Modes include Normal, Eco, Sport, [...]
People are willing to pay for safety from Covid-19 Women and men alike are realizing the dangers of COVID-19, including when they are driving their vehicles or in a shared car. Anti-microbial coatings are a desired feature for high-touch surfaces inside a personal vehicle, including door handles, steering wheels, displays, and consoles, according to a [...]