Neil Winton has covered the European Auto industry in general and electric cars in particular for Forbes for 11 years. He is based in the U.K. and publishes WintonsWorld.com. Winton was a reporter and editor at Reuters for 33 years. His Reuters assignments included New York and
Ferrari Financial Results Point To A Resumption Of The Good Times
Ferrari’s latest results point to an end to investor unease when it seemed money-making days might be over.
Radical Reset Required By BMW As China Advances – Report
German automakers in general and BMW in particular are stumbling as Chinese manufacturers beat them in their premium market. Radical change is required, a report said.
Aston Martin Losses Deepen, Debt Swells And Bondholders Unhappy
Aston Martin’s recovery plan is teetering, latest financial numbers show losses widening and debt burgeoning. Some bondholders are unhappy with a refinancing's terms.
EU EV Monopoly Mandate Attempt Ignored Mass Market; There’s Still Time
The EU’s drive to force an electric vehicle monopoly on the new car market by 2035 will fail without seriously cheap EVs and a mass market. There’s still time.
VW Profits Slide, 2026 Sales Forecast To Dip; Could This Weaken Union?
VW said operating profits dived 9.5% in the 2nd quarter while sales for 2026 would slip 3%, reversing an earlier positive prediction. Will this weaken union negotiators?
Chinese Auto Brands Lead Japanese In Western Europe; VW Suffers
Chinese brands edged out Japanese names in Western Europe during the second quarter for the first time, while VW brand led local losers in the first half.
Chinese Pressure On European Automakers Intensifying As EU Hesitates
Chinese auto imports pose an existential threat to even Europe’s most iconic brands. But the threat is moving into a higher gear, while the EU hesitates.
VW Reforms Lack Clarity As China Threat Accelerates; Toyota Not Immune
Volkswagen investors might take comfort from the fact even Toyota is unlikely to emerge unscathed from China's assault on the auto industry.
European New Car Sales Strong, But China Reaping The Benefits
European new car sales were surprisingly strong in the first half of 2026 but will likely fade. But sales are being increasingly snared by incoming Chinese competition.
VW, Again, Said To Need Urgent Survival Reform; Don’t Hold Your Breath
Volkswagen is in crisis again, as critics say it should behave like a normal shareholder-owned company. Despite the huge problems, don’t expect radical action.