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Articles by Juan Felipe Munoz

How much do premium cars cost more than "normal" ones?

How much do premium cars cost more than "normal" ones?

How much more do you really pay for a premium car over its mainstream counterpart?

By Juan Felipe Munoz 03 November 2022

Electric car sales gap widens as market demand becomes more divided

Electric car sales gap widens as market demand becomes more divided

Scandinavia, Northern Europe lead the way whilst California is the trailblazer in the USA.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 27 October 2022

MG: Dacia's next real competitor in Europe

MG: Dacia's next real competitor in Europe

Just like Dacia, the SAIC-controlled brand focuses on quality at competitive prices. And so it doubles its sales in Europe.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 21 October 2022

Italy vs Brazil: The two faces of Fiat

Italy vs Brazil: The two faces of Fiat

In Italy Fiat is constantly losing market share. However, in Brazil it grows thanks to the introduction of new products.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 29 September 2022

Europe: The last safe haven for the estate

Europe: The last safe haven for the estate

Almost 2 in 3 estates sold are in Europe, but in the US they have lost appeal in favour of MPVs and in China they don't break through.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 22 September 2022

The Purosangue puts Ferrari into a lucrative segment

The Purosangue puts Ferrari into a lucrative segment

Ferrari wants to open up a new segment, but in the meantime it enters an exclusive niche of 15,000 hyper-SUVs a year

By Brian Potter 16 September 2022

Crazy new car prices continue to rise as EVs remain unaffordable for most

Crazy new car prices continue to rise as EVs remain unaffordable for most

In Europe, the average cost of petrol cars rose by € 8,600 between 2015 and 2022. And EVs are not yet an alternative.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 08 September 2022

Are Chinese cars on par with brands abroad?

Are Chinese cars on par with brands abroad?

The market is growing, and more cars are coming from China. Will they find success against established brands in other regions?

By Brian Potter 05 September 2022

Vinfast and TOGG, do the new car brands have potential?

Vinfast and TOGG, do the new car brands have potential?

The brands from Vietnam and Turkey are already successful in their countries, but the challenge will be to enter the global market.

By Brian Potter 26 August 2022

Having an SUV doesn't automatically mean having four-wheel drive

Having an SUV doesn't automatically mean having four-wheel drive

In the first six months of 2022, only 36% of SUVs sold in Europe were all-wheel drive. 23% in China, but the US reached 73%.

By Brian Potter 12 August 2022

Tesla slows down in Europe: competition is fiercer than ever

Tesla slows down in Europe: competition is fiercer than ever

Tesla lost market share in Europe during H1 2022

By Juan Felipe Munoz 29 July 2022

Is the Ford Fiesta at a crossroads, will it end up like the Punto?

Is the Ford Fiesta at a crossroads, will it end up like the Punto?

The charge of Chinese cars and the boom of SUVs put the B segment in crisis., and even a best seller like the Fiesta can suffer.

By Brian Potter 22 July 2022

AMG, RS or M: Which performance brand sells more?

Surprisingly, the largest share of total sales is from Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio

By Brian Potter 14 July 2022

Genesis: A new bright star in the premium car market

Genesis: A new bright star in the premium car market

Hyundai's premium brand grew 58% in 2021 thanks to a winning strategy that now takes it to the rich Chinese market.

By Brian Potter 07 July 2022

Electric cars: sales between individuals and companies in balance

Electric cars: sales between individuals and companies in balance

The private registrations of BEVs are above Europe’s average

By Brian Potter 30 June 2022

Are sport cars the next endangered species of the auto industry?

Are sport cars the next endangered species of the auto industry?

Squeezed between SUVs and a Chinese market that doesn't want to know about it, coupe and convertible cars risk becoming a sterile niche

By Brian Potter 23 June 2022

World’s top selling cars by segment in 2021

World’s top selling cars by segment in 2021

The 2021 analysis in 106 markets. At the top the Toyota RAV4, overall and among SUVs. The Tesla Model 3 first electric in the Top Ten.

By Brian Potter 16 June 2022

Mercedes vs BMW: Who’s shaking the market?

Mercedes vs BMW: Who’s shaking the market?

Mercedes-Benz proposes a less disruptive approach than BMW. Time will tell who was right between the two premium brands.

By Brian Potter 09 June 2022

Tesla Model S: Ten years old, no replacement in sight

Tesla Model S: Ten years old, no replacement in sight

The American saloon sold nearly 350,000 units between June 2012 and March 2022, but a new generation is missing in the pipeline.

By Brian Potter 03 June 2022

These are the nine biggest Chinese automakers to look out for

These are the nine biggest Chinese automakers to look out for

You will start to see their cars on the roads of Europe and the USA.

By Brian Potter 26 May 2022

SUVs still booming in the US despite increasing petrol prices

SUVs still booming in the US despite increasing petrol prices

Toyota tops the rankings but Tesla is climbing it fast. Here are the best-selling models.

By Brian Potter 19 May 2022

Electric cars: The Chinese flag flies over Europe

Electric cars: The Chinese flag flies over Europe

The electric cars made in China were the second most popular in Europe last year.

By Juan Felipe Munoz 12 May 2022

It's SUV-mania, but these 11 manufacturers don't make them

It's SUV-mania, but these 11 manufacturers don't make them

With higher profit margins, SUVs from Alpine, Ferrari and Polestar arrive within two years.

By Brian Potter 28 April 2022

Tesla could be a top-ten best-selling brand in 2022 with Model 3, Y

And already by the end of 2022, with an estimate of over 1.6 million units, it could reach or exceed Audi sales.

By Brian Potter 14 April 2022

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