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2021, the list of the most read posts on Automotive Space

11 Years of AUTOMOTIVE SPACE and also this year we publish the list of most read posts! I chose to publish the 10 most read posts to understand what is more interesting for our readers and give a list of posts, to the readers, that the Community deem worthy of being read. Automotive Space is on line since 11 years (with about 290 posts issued); please, contact us ([email protected]) if you...

2020, the list of the most read posts on Automotive Space

Also this year we like to publish the list of most read posts, from begin (about 10 years), of Automotive Space! I chose to publish the 10 most read posts to understand what is more interesting for our readers and give a list of posts, to the readers, that the Community deem worthy of being read. Automotive Space is on line since 10 years (with about 280 posts issued) at this moment we haven’t...

Turin and the art of coachbuilders (1946-1980)

First of all Massimo Porta is an “old” friend: I met him during the army service – 45 year ago more or less – and we did many things together. For this reason, I can talk about his book “Turin and the art of coachbuilders (1946-1980)” without any fear of being biased. Massimo Porta is neither a writer nor a designer and he has never worked in an automotive company. In...

2018, the list of the most read posts on Automotive Space

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Also this year we like to publish the list of most read posts, from begin, of Automotive Space! I chose to publish the 10 most read posts to understand what is more interesting for our readers and give a list of posts, to readers, that the Community deem worthy of being read. Automotive Space is on line since 8 years (with about 230 posts issued) and sometimes publish a fewer number of posts because...

What do I have to expect if I choose a hydrogen-powered car?

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We have come to the end of my overview of alternative fuels, compared to the “classic” petrol and diesel, which we can currently find available in the lists of the main OEMs. Today I would like to talk about hydrogen as fuel, which has only recently hit the headlines as the most ecological fuel ever! You will find, at the end of this post, the links to the other posts concerning the other...

What do I have to expect if I choose an electric car?

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We have finally reached the third type of  “alternative” power source, currently offered by OEMs on the market. After the well known sources, that is LPG and CNG, I examined the various type of “hybrid power source“, in three specific posts whose links you will find at the end of this article. In this new post I tried to outline the characteristic elements of power supply in...

What do I have to expect if I choose a hybrid car? (Hybrid series)

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In this search for the perfect engine for our daily needs, we will now focus on the second type of hybrid; the hybrid series. Also in the hybrid series we have two motors, thermal and electric but, unlike the parallel, it is the electric motor that is always connected to the driving wheels; the thermal engine connected to a generator produces energy wich will go both to the electric traction motor...

What do I have to expect if I choose a hybrid car? (Parallel hybrid)

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After the posts about the CNG and LPG engines, let’s focus on the hybrid cars and their advantages. Hybrid vehicles use multiple traction energy generation systems (they normally combine a thermal and an electric power unit), combined with a system to recover energy during slowing down and braking. Hybrid cars can be classified into three types: PARALLEL HYBRID Thermal engine and electric motor...

FCA: the future after Marchionne

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It has been no more than 8 months, even if it seems more, from when the Market value of FCA with Ferrari and CNH has reached the value of 73 billion dollars compared with the 63 billion of GM; which once was THE colossus of the automotive industry. The capitalization of FCA was close to $ 29.5 billion; after the spin-off of Ferrari that alone had a value of about 18 billion. With the death of Sergio...

The list of the most read posts of 2016 on Automotive Space

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Also this year we like to publish the list of most read posts of Automotive Space. You can see there are more differences from the last post on the most read posts in 2015. For this reason we can confirm that Automotive Space doesn’t aim the last news. Unfortunately from one year we are publishing a fewer number of post because we haven’t abroad correspondents…be patient; we are working...

4860 – Auction Milano Autoclassica

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4860 is the number of the registration given me by RM-Sotheby’s for the largest auction of cars, in according of the opinion of many, in the automotive history, and not only; inside the halls of the Fiera di Milano Rho for the winter edition of Milano Autoclassica. It was definitely a particular emotion participate in the auction, both as a spectator, but also from almost “buyer”...

Body shop mechanic and car manufacturers, bewitched by boats

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It is nothing new that designers and coachbuilders of the automotive field have focused on boats project, in particular on large yachts. Giugiaro has created partnerships with shipyards as Cranchi and Abbate and has signed a project about a new Baglietto long 48 metres, Antalia, in 2007. Norman Foster (McLaren F1) has signed projects of some futuristic yachts that are been admired – or at least observed-...

The list of the most read posts of 2015 of Automotive Space

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Automotive Space doesn’t aim the news, but the analysis and insights in the automotive sector. The list of the 10 most read post of all time, is the evidence that our objectives have been achieved. The 10 most read posts of Automotive Space   Cadillac Man: fantasy or reality? Some interesting data collected in Italy, useful… everywhere!; (11 Comments) Mystery shopping activities –...

Automobile Museums 2.0?

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Today, thanks to computers, Web and Cloud we can affirm that memory is almost endless. Yet – like in Orwell’s worst nightmare – some historical elements that characterize our society, are still alive only thanks to the memory of some individuals. The risk is that they can disappear, just like the history of some car brands. The car was born 100 years ago, and we can giggle at the...

Luxury brand have been trouble with the strange sore… Tesla!

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I must say first of all that: the electric car fascinates me, I like its way to move without vibrations and with little noise. The electric engine seems to me elegant, with its round components which just rotate, almost without tremors. The efficiency is a byproduct of this elegance, with its 85/90% outclasses any internal combustion engine for automotive applications and it is comparable only to highly...

Becoming the Jetsons! CES 2015

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  The great international car shows, Geneva, Detroit, Beijing, New Delhi are glittering opportunities to present new cars and boost – thanks to media coverage – the most important sector of the world economy. Between dealers, only a few know that in January ALL the carmakers attended in Las Vegas a trade show which represents the future of the technics applied to everyday life: the...

Clinic tests, common sense and the desire to truly understand

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The Clinic Test is an excellent Market Research tool, a unique moment in which the Consumers, Consultants (marketing, image and communication) and Project Managers of the Company have the opportunity to interact and exchange views about one or more prototypes and a significant representation of the competitive market. It should be an occasion for studying (studying you learn) and understanding (listening...

QNX: the future and the present of the infotainment

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QNX Software Systems Ltd is released by BlackBerry leading provider of operating systems, middleware, development tools and professional services for integrated systems. Audi, Siemens, General Electric, Cisco and Lockheed Martin use QNX technology for their on-board systems, medical device, industrial automation, router and more. QNX announced at the CES 2015 in Las Vegas, the last January 5th, that...

The list of the most read posts of 2014 of Automotive Space

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It seems that during these Christmas Holidays, and for the end of 2014, the most popular blogs,– not belonging to an editorial group, used to do a roundup on the best posts published in the last year. I want to practice this custom as well, and in order to be impartial during my choice, I commit it to St. Google (Analytics) so that it will choose the 10 most read posts, regardless of the date of publication,...

2014: First quarter Sales for FCA

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Waiting the launch of the new business plan FCA by Marchionne about the near future, planned for 6th,May in Detroit and that in addition to confirmations and new directions for the Group’s brands, it should finally clarify the expected developments of “Alfa Romeo”, meanwhile we comment the results referring to car registrations of Chrysler Fiat Group Automobiles in the first quarter of 2014. We...

Moment of truth: the delivery

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In one of the most “rusty” sectors of the economy, since a long time carmakers are trying to convince their partners that the sale of a vehicle does not ends with the signature of the contract, but rather – from that moment – begins a long journey made of many steps that should be likeable for customers and profitable for dealers. A study delivered by JD Power – the Company...

Alfa Romeo vs BMW?

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Auto Motor und Sport – over half a million copies, an amazing website – is the most authoritative German automotive magazine, and one of the most acknowledged in World. Its tests stand out for their professionalism and objectivity, the competences of the journalists and the thoroughness of the trials are the best guarantees for the reliability of the results. The “safety section” of...

Downsizing inside the automotive: another hoax that vanishes

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More than two years ago I instilled the doubt about the Downsizing “trend”, which was all the rage inside the automotive, and about the Economics of decline. My argument, with all humility towards leaders and excelled speakers’ opinion (who benefit JUST in saying certain declarations and not thanks the truthfulness, NOW ready to change the repertory of their interventions) was very...

Electric Cars, the BMW i3 “case”: when the materials count

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Will be the definitive turning point for the electric cars? Hard to believe. What the BMW i3 brings with vehemence to the forefront of the market is, however, a concept of frame optimization result of specific needs and constraints that the electrical architecture imposes. Some considerations can not pass in the background, especially when you put on the scales important elements. It is the first product...

China: so close yet so far

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During the CADA convention in Chengdu – the panda’s city with the largest mall in the world – I’ve met the extraordinary opportunities of the Chinese market, that astonished also the NADA delegation. Used Cars? We visited a consortium of 400 independent dealers selling 600 used cars per day (200,000 per year), including Sundays. In a unique location, they display 6,000 used cars...

In search of the lost platform (as long as cross-segment)

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Watchword: share. It matters little that if we are talking about social networks or platforms. The first is the reality of the moment, the other a necessity for the cars manufacturer, searching for the magical tool that allows to churn out new models in bursts, while maintaining a unique structure, from the city car to the SUV. If the concept of shared platform applies to similar segments, for which...

CRM: the “Waterloo” of the dealers

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2012 has been succesfull for carmakers: they all made money selling cars! GM is back # 1 in the world, followed by Toyota and Ford. Ferrari had the best result of 66 years of history. Martin Winkertorn celebrated the records in sales and profits at VW Group with a personal superbonus of 14,000,000. Fiat-Chrysler sold 4.209 million cars, with a net profit of 1.4 billion. In January 2013 has further...

Interview with Sergio Solero, Sales Director of BMW Italy – 2^nd Part

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…the first part. Considering the above, the increase of taxation on the car should not be viewed as positive with respect to alternatives taxation on citizens? The automotive industry is an asset for the economy. In terms of turnover, tax contribution, job-creation. We believe that something in terms of taxation can be done to move the sector, although we are in a complex scenario like the present. A...

Interview with Sergio Solero, Sales Director of BMW Italy – 1^st Part

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Interview Date: July 31, 2012 Professional Profile: Sergio Solero Notes: Interview by Pietro Montagna Among its many commitments, in Italy and abroad, we were able to reach Dr. Sergio Solero, Sales Director of BMW and Mini cars in Italy. The replies received worth the long wait, thanks to the right perception of the spirit of our blog by Dr. Solero. Starting from this premise we wish you a good reading...

BMW conquering new markets…

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The market recession is good for some. So it seems for the BMW market team and their product manager colleagues. BMW is targeting its marketing efforts at acquiring new customers who were previously typical of Audi. Throughout the Dolomite Super Ski area which involves 16 ski areas including Cortina and Alta Badia, there are advertisements for the permanent intelligent X-Drive all-wheel drive traction. Besides...