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Sylvain Tornare
Mar 23, 20233 min read
This is why Ferrari should offer a manual gearbox.
Ferrari is known for its supercars and mind-blowing performance. Over the last decades, the Italian manufacturer has been at the...
Sylvain Tornare
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Rarity vs. Value: The Truth About Buying Rare Cars
From limited production runs to unique designs, rare cars have a special allure that attracts collectors and enthusiasts alike. But are...
Sylvain Tornare
Jan 24, 20233 min read
Is It The End For Tesla?
Tesla is known for its innovative products and as the underdog of the car market. However, the American brand has lost nearly 70% of its...
Sylvain Tornare
Dec 13, 20223 min read
What To Check When Buying an Old Prestige Car?
Many of us dream of Aston Martins, Lamborghinis or Ferraris. For most people, these cars remain unattainable financially. But over the...
Sylvain Tornare
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Will Synthetic Fuel Save The Combustion Engine?
Although electric power has emerged as the solution chosen by European governments for the future of automobiles, attractive alternatives...
Sylvain Tornare
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Why Pay Price Premiums on Modern Cars?
In the car market, some vehicles are traded at prices above their value when new. Rarity is one of the factors behind this phenomenon....
Sylvain Tornare
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Is a smaller engine necessarily more efficient?
For several years, manufacturers have been reducing the capacity of their engines. They are downsizing. This is done to reduce emissions...
Sylvain Tornare
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Electricity Shortage - The end of the Electric Car?
Electricity could be lacking this winter. After the soaring price of the megawatt-hour (MWh), possible power cuts are expected. Saving...
Allan Faivre
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Why do hypercars attract so much interest?
More than 15 years ago, the Bugatti Veyron was the first production car to break the 1000-horsepower barrier. It amazed with its top...
Sylvain Tornare
Jul 25, 20224 min read
The end of combustion engines by 2035?
The European Parliament has accepted the "zero emissions" policy proposed by Brussels. According to this decision, from 2035 onwards,...
Sylvain Tornare
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Are hybrids the best solution or too big a compromise?
With the rise of electric mobility, sales of hybrid cars, in addition to battery-powered vehicles, have increased in Europe. Equipped...
Sylvain Tornare
May 30, 20223 min read
Why Was the Electric Car Forgotten for 100 Years?
In 1897, the best-selling car was... electric. At the beginning of the 20th century, a fleet of electric taxis travelled around New York...
Sylvain Tornare
May 16, 20225 min read
Electric cars you've never heard of!
The electric car has only become popular in the last decade. However, the idea of a car powered by energy stored in a battery is far from...
Sylvain Tornare
May 2, 20224 min read
How to avoid scams when buying a used car?
Feel like you've come across the car deal of the year? Beware, it could be a scam. The spread of online sales sites and listings has...
Sylvain Tornare
Apr 18, 20224 min read
Is it still worth buying a used car?
It is currently difficult, if not impossible, to get a new vehicle. Despite rising prices, the second-hand market is, therefore, the only...
Sylvain Tornare
Mar 21, 20224 min read
How to Clean a Car At the End of Winter?
Salt is used to prevent roads from freezing during the winter. However, without a good wash at the end of the season, this same salt can...
Sylvain Tornare
Mar 7, 20224 min read
What Future For the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS)?
The Geneva International Motor Show should have taken place at the end of February. However, it has been cancelled for the third...
Sylvain Tornare
Feb 21, 20224 min read
What to check on a used car?
Buying a car is always surrounded by uncertainty. Despite a test drive and a visual inspection, it is difficult to get an accurate...
Sylvain Tornare
Feb 7, 20224 min read
Should You Buy Your Car From a Private or a Professional Seller?
With the emergence of online sales platforms, commerce between private parties has been simplified. The used car market is no exception....
Sylvain Tornare
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Why You Should Outsource Your Next Car Purchase.
Mobility is the second largest expense for Swiss households after housing. In Switzerland, almost 80% of households own at least one car....
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