Skoda’s virtual laboratory: five concepts to reinvent tradition
Neo-retro is no longer a simple nod to the past: since the days of Renault’s R5 prototype, nostalgia sells, and Skoda has understood this well. The Czech company is now exploring this trend, but prefers the virtual terrain to give free rein to its imagination, transforming its old best-sellers into digital concepts that seem ready […]
Tesla falters, Xiaomi accelerates: the electric duel at the center of automotive news
Storm in the electricity market, rebirth of cult models and battle for infrastructure: this new episode 361 of the weekly tour dedicated to cars collects automotive news of rare density. Between the historic decline of Tesla in China, the offensive of Xiaomi and BYD, the return of the Honda Prelude and the rise of ultra-fast […]
the American market full of appetite
Driven by spectacular enthusiasm among American drivers for compact SUVs and hybrid pickups, Toyota has just achieved a record quarter. Data filtering from dealerships in the Midwest to the California coast confirms an unprecedented pace of sales, fueled by a finally fluid supply chain and attractive financing rates. Analysts welcome a multi-technology strategy that hits […]
the incredible story of an Aston Martin
A 19-year-old Welshman bought an Aston Martin DB5 in 1973 for £900. Fifty years later, the same car reached the million-pound mark after a painstaking restoration. The fate of a forgotten vehicle that redefines the concept ofautomotive investment. Let’s place the magnifying glass on this extraordinary trajectory: from the Vantage engine immobilized in a Welsh […]
Discover the mini cooper The One: the definitive guide to 2025
Mini, under the aegis of BMW, reaffirms its distinctive positioning in 2025 with the new Mini Cooper The One. Combining a sporting heritage with assertive technical modernity, this edition embodies a controlled transition between mechanical tradition and electrified innovations within a competitive automotive market, where players such as Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Peugeot, Renault and […]
Milestone of one billion euros brilliantly achieved
A record resonates in France: the French branch of Stellantis has just crossed the psychological frontier of billions of euros in turnover. This performance, achieved despite a turbulent automotive market, challenges as much as it inspires. Analysts welcome financial success achieved through a rigorous strategy: diversification towards used goods, strengthening of services and cost optimisation. […]
Boost your Subaru WRX STI (+40 HP)
If you own a Subaru WRX or WRX STI and dream of exploiting its full potential, the Prodrive performance package it’s the solution you’ve been waiting for. This official modification kit, developed by British engineers at Prodrive – the same ones who dominated the World Rally Championship with Subaru – represents the perfect balance between […]
Stellantis stops production due to lack of orders
An unprecedented disruption is shaking the Stellantis assembly line in Mulhouse. Manufacturer suspends printing presses for seven days due to lack of full order book. This decision sends a strong signal in a sector already shaken by the stagnation of the European market. Don’t have time to read everything? Here’s what to remember from the […]
Reliability of the 1.2 puretech 100 HP engine: complete guide for 2025
Symbol of downsizing and innovation at Stellantis, the 100 horsepower 1.2 PureTech engine embodies a mechanical paradox. This three-cylinder turbo, widely adopted by the Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Opel brands, has established itself since its launch as a benchmark in terms of energy efficiency and pleasant performance. However, its history is marked by controversies […]
Exceptional cars at the Pornichet racecourse
Shining cars, a transfigured racecourse and enthusiasts from all over France: the exceptional gathering of modern and collectible cars organized in Pornichet promises to be the great mechanical show of spring. On Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November 2025, this multi-brand event will bring together legendary models and recent prototypes on the track normally reserved […]