Europe may be realizing that the green transition as it was studied, extreme and without alternatives, is an economic and social suicide. The dialogue between the EU and the auto industry seems to have had effects on Brussels choices. In fact, the ban on the sale of vehicles with gasoline and diesel engine in 2035, […]
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Automobiles, never-ending crisis: Bosch also announced 5,500 layoffs
More cuts and layoffs. There is no peace for the automotive industry, which has been hit by a deep crisis that has forced giants and multinational companies into serious “downsizing”. Now it’s the turn of German car supplier Bosch, which announced its intention to lay off 5,500 people yesterday, Friday, November 22. “The company needs […]
Landini angry at Calenda over penalties against union and Stellantis: “I sued him”
CGIL secretary Maurizio Landini announced that he had filed a complaint against Azione leader Carlo Calenda over the former minister’s accusations against the union regarding relations with Stellantis and ‘Repubblica’. Landini, the guest of ‘Restart’ on Rai3, said: “Calenda will respond where it needs to respond”, the complaint “has already been made”. “Those who always […]
Why are car thefts (including car thefts) on the rise?
Car thefts are booming, but not only that, there are also shortages of spare parts and delays in delivery times. The domino effect created by the Suez Canal crisis is bringing the automotive industry to its knees. The Italian body shops association Federcarrozzieri is alarmed, reporting increasing difficulties for companies in the sector and inconveniences […]
Tesla suspends production in Germany (due to Houthi rebels)
Automobile manufacturer Tesla announced that it had to stop production at its factory in Germany, located near Berlin, for about two weeks. Tesla explains that the basis of the decision is the problems caused in the supply chain by the Houthi rebels’ attacks on container ships passing through the Red Sea. Tesla announced that diverting […]
Super incentives for buying a new car (not just electric) in 2024
Although the golden years of 2 million new cars registered in Italy are still far away, the market is recovering. Normal, because the season of electric cars, hybrids and perhaps SUVs constantly raises prices and at the same time changes society. Owning a car is no longer a dogma; There is increasingly room for different […]
Compulsory insurance also for stationary vehicles
An uninsured vehicle will no longer stop. The requirement came into force on December 23: All motor vehicles must be insured, including those that are not street driven or parked in private areas. Therefore, stop cars or motorcycles that are not covered because they are parked in the garage or yard. The innovation was introduced […]
Car incentives 2024, up to 13,750 euros to switch to electric: the requirements
News coming from the government for those who want or need to buy a new car in 2024. Incentives of up to 13,750 euros are available to buy a new electric car in case of scrapping an old car, from Euro 0 to Euro 2. Income-related initiative family that must be less than 30 thousand […]
Autopilot ‘unsafe’: Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles
“Autopilot controls are inadequate to prevent abuse and increase accident risks.” Due to doubts about the functioning of Autopilot, Tesla decided to withdraw more than 2 million vehicles from the market. The recall follows an investigation launched more than two years ago by the US automotive safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Nhtsa), which […]
Why far-right Milei makes greens, leftists and farmers happy (in Europe)
Javier Milei is the new president of Argentina. His election was welcomed by the European right, including former White House head Donald Trump and the League and Brothers of Italy. But the ultra-liberal politician’s victory could also make ecologists and the European Union left happy. This is due to Mercosur, the free trade agreement between […]