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It will probably be coined with some cringe techy term like "FaaS" - Features as a Service - and be seen as the next big thing in EV automotive. Ultimately every car is going to become the same. Same motor, same fuel (electric), same performance, similar c(d) value and so on. Distinct from ICE...

These are paid agent provocatuers and they are not even protesting about anything. Someone is paying them to PR their "anarchy" and bury bad news, which is the real target of this activity. Or to get government to pass laws that otherwise would have remain untouched - also for ulterior motives...

Tbh brand loyalty is a fluffy metric and easy to misinterpret with supply chain issues. That alone could see a fanboy jump ship if it means getting a new car 12 months sooner. Instead, sales figures over the next few years will be interesting where legacy and challenger brands compete as...

Brand loyalty is waning then as incumbent and challenger brands make legacy brands appear bad value or unexciting. Porsche has the second largest drop: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/brand-loyalty-is-declining-for-most-luxury-automakers/

The more EVs I drive, the more they begin to all feel the same. Obviously some drive a lot better than others. Thus far: Mercedes EQA - Limo like ride, otherwise unexciting. And an SUV. I hate them. Peugeot e208 - a bit "my first car", but ultimately very fun to drive and unexpectedly nice...

I do love AM, their cars are stunning. Be a real shame if they go. Ditto McClaren who are also struggling at the moment. They've just got into selling trainers as another revenue stream...

Next 25 years the "old guard" of luxury marques will possibly die off no different than what happened post WWII, where previous luxury marques couldn't adapt to new tech quick enough, and failed. We are in another era where new tech is rapidly accelerating. Post WWII, Ferrari, Lambo and...

Clearly you have some skill and experience, but follow any expert in any vehicle on a known route and you will feel like a pro. Remove them and it all goes to sh*t. Earlier this year I was doing downhill biking, following a highly skilled pro all the way down. You would think I was pro-level...

Tips for renting cars in Europe: Do not use the big names, they are more likely to rip you off. If going to an island, book well in advance. They have limited supply and during peak season, high demand. Either you will be paying premium/luxury car prices for a budget compact car, or you won't...

Use: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/ Thank me later.

Sales are down 16% in their biggest market (China) and down 10% in their second biggest market (USA) H1 2022: https://performancedrive.com.au/porsche-sales-up-17-6-in-australia-in-h1-2022-global-down-5-2122/ That is having an impact on valuation, though in fairness practically everything is in...

It's not controversial, it just isn't possible to prove, much like God - which incidentally most religious people believe controls Earth's climate. Therein lies an interesting dichotomy that I won't get into... This NOAA study - so we can be confident it isn't misinformation - shows the planet...

Is this the study you are citing? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090618143950.htm The scientists concluded CO2 was not "the main trigger" of climate change, but it is intimately linked - possibly because of CO2 stored in glaciers and the sea, where warmer climate sees that CO2...

Ask most (non religious) people in the West this question: What is the single biggest factor behind climate change? Almost everyone says co2. Religious people say God. What almost everyone overlooks is both sides are describing something based on theories. Much of science is theory. Is co2 a...

Why is any species sacred? That's a human concept. I'm not religious (or atheist), but if nature selects a species for extinction, so be it. I think part of the confusion with climate change is it's politicised, corrupted, packaged and sold. This creates scepticism/suspicion that then makes...

My issue with climate change - which absolutely is happening - is the obsession with CO2, where there are far more damaging pollutants that humanity produces, but that get little focus. Climate science is enormously complex and almost impossible to empirically prove anything. However, humanity...

Concept was stunning. I would actually have considered it were it not for production, which is too sedate and seems to regress to 'boring' Hyundai. It needs more of the Ioniq 5 styling. Pass.

I'll be paying cash for a second hand Model 3 (new has a five month lead time, so not bad, but I need a car from beginning July), with a view my Taycan arrives latest of Q2 next year, at which point the Tesla will be offloaded to the highest bidding dealer. Obviously prices are inflated, but...

Completely agree, but as with everything, there is always a trade off somewhere. I'm quite looking forward to test driving the Tesla Model 3, but ultimately the car I want is my Taycan GTS that is quite likely at least 12 months away. So where most people would be delighted with their Tesla, I...

I agree both vehicles are in a very different class, but my comparison is more the UX of the tech, which is quite distinct for EVs. Does Tesla have better software experience than an electric Porsche? Many even on this forum would agree. Does an electric Porsche have a superior driving...