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 Brussels. His favorite beats were European Autos, and Science and Technology. He wrote the European Perspective column for the Detroit News for 8 years. His current focus - where is the truly affordable electric car that will ignite the EV revolution? Winton has a B.A. (Hons) in politics from Leicester University.
German Subsidies Will Help Europe EV Sales, While China Growth Slows
EV sales in Europe will carry on their steady growth in 2026, boosted by big subsidies in Germany, Europe’s largest market, while growth from China will slow a bit.
Despite $50 Billion Losses, Battery Progress Points To Europe EV Gains
Traditional automakers failed EV plans have hit finances suggesting the EV revolution has stalled. But UBS suggests battery “Triple-Parity” could reverse this.
Ferrari Rallies But Will Silent EV Spook Sales Teams And Investors?
Ferrari shares rallied from recent lows after results and forecasts, but investors may worry about its first EV, likely to cost almost $600,000 and be completely silent.
Stellantis $26.5 Billion EV Debacle May Prompt Brand Purge
Stellantis shares recovered slightly after crashing Friday on news of its $26.5 billion EV calamity. This could prompt action to rationalize often overlapping brands.
China’s Geely, Hiding In Plain Sight, Cranks Up European Auto Campaign
BYD is favorite to beat SAIC’s MG and the Chery brands to be China’s market share leader in Europe by 2030, but newcomer Geely will soon be in the fast lane.
European Auto Makers Face Tough 2026 Tests As China Accelerates
European automakers face a volatile year, squeezed by weak markets and regulation uncertainty while rushing to electrify and defending against Chinese competition.
Will Tiny Cars Rescue Europe’s Ambitious Electric Vehicle Plan?
The EU plan to make new cars an EV monopoly looks like failing so a change of direction is imminent, small is the watchword and a new, cheaper mass market is the target.
Chinese Auto Sales In Europe Could Peak At 15%
Sales of Chinese autos in Europe will peak at a market share of between 12 and 15% between 2030 and 2035, helped by building an increasing number of local factories.
Ferrari Share Slide Slows As Investors Await Financial News
Ferrari shareholders’ worries have driven the stock price down. Will normal service be resumed, and the shares regain their status as a truly luxury investment?
Battered European Auto Investors Can Expect A More Stable 2026
European auto investors can expect some estability in 2026, after suffering in 2025 as profits plummeted, pressured by weak markets, tariff turmoil, and EV mandates.