Key Weekly Highlights: Macan, Tesla, E-3008, Renault, Kuga, and Roadsters

Did you miss this week’s automotive news? Don’t worry, here is a quick recap of the essential information.

Is the Electric Macan Still a Porsche?

Having a Porsche badge alone isn’t enough to attract a demanding clientele, raised on the sound of Flet 6. SUV and electric, can it repeat the success of the Taycan, whose legitimacy within the lineup is now indisputable? How to make electric appealing? Simply by compensating for the lack of sound with unparalleled sportiness while providing absolute everyday comfort. If that’s not enough, the Macan Turbo offers 639 horsepower with an exhilarating torque of 1,130 Nm. Enough to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.

Residual Value, a Time Bomb for the Tesla Model Y?

Owners of Tesla are tempted by a purchase price deemed competitive. Even more so with the drop from 3,000 to 5,000 euros for the Model Y on January 17, 2014. But unrest is mounting. Those who ordered their Tesla on January 16 were not informed and experienced no price corrections after their request. Price is price. This is a double penalty: 3,000 euros more expensive at purchase, and 3,000 euros less at resale. That’s quite a lot…

The Top 5 New Renaults Most Anticipated in 2024

Between electric revolution, hybrid refreshes, and utility lineup updates, Renault will stay busy in 2024. The year 2023 has been full of announcements from Renault. Now, it’s time for the PR department to take a breather and hand over to their colleagues in the sales division, who are probably excited to see these new vehicles arrive at Losange.

Peugeot E-3008: Why Are Its Wheels So Heavy?

The inertia provided by large, wide wheels undoubtedly impacts efficiency. During acceleration, the effort needed to spin the wheels can be energy-consuming. This largely depends on driving style. Conversely, once in motion, inertia can be highly beneficial for maintaining speed. During braking, this massive mass helps recover energy via electric motors, thus extending range. Still, we can already assume that 2.2 tons in motion generate very strong inertia…

No Small Tesla at €20,000 Before 2025

This small Tesla was initially supposed to be made in Texas, but recent announcements indicate that the first units could be produced at its European Gigafactory in Berlin. This new model aims to allow Tesla to compete with cheaper petrol-powered cars and, more importantly, with the growing number of affordable electric vehicles, such as those manufactured by Chinese automaker BYD, which surpassed Tesla as the world’s leading electric vehicle maker in the last quarter of 2023.

The 3 Most Anticipated Electric Roadsters in 2024

The concept of roadsters involves an open roof for fresh air, an eye-catching body to turn heads on the street, some power for fun when the road gets less straight, and above all, a certain idea of mobility where utility and frivolity coexist in perfect harmony. In short, pure passion for cars. Is this concept still viable without the gentle sound of an internal combustion engine? Without hesitation, yes, and here are three good reasons to affirm it.