Andreas Tsaousis

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VW's German Plants May Soon Build Chinese Cars For Europe | Carscoops

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

Chery is China’s fourth-largest automaker and sold 2,603,916 vehicles globally in 2024. As it looks to expand its scope outside its homeland, it has turned to the European market. It’s in ongoing talks to acquire two VW plants in Germany, though no deal is final yet. It’s no secret that China’s automakers have been eyeing a bigger piece of the European market. Now, one of them may be about to gain a foothold right in the heart of Germany’s automotive landscape.
Junior Kicked Alfa’s Tonale So Hard It's Getting A Facelift To Recover | Carscoops

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

In 2024, Alfa Romeo built 82,000 examples of the Tonale and recently broke the 100,000-unit mark. It has managed to shift a mere 5,000 in Europe in Q1 2025, though, which is definitely a sharp drop. Currently, the Junior outsells the Tonale, but Alfa is planning another revamp at the end of the year. Alfa Romeo has been fighting an uphill battle to reclaim its old swagger, and the Tonale was supposed to be the crossover that finally turned the tide.
Porsche Denies Dealer Reports Claiming US Shipments Frozen

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

After Trump’s tariffs took effect, automakers scrambled to protect sales without hurting business. Some pledged to build cars locally for the US, while others halted new vehicle shipments entirely. Porsche was allegedly among those halting shipments, but the company strongly denies the reports. It is no secret that automakers are in code red mode as they try to figure out how to react to the US President’s sweeping tariffs, and now Porsche looks caught in the middle.
If You're So Excited About Bare Bones Single-Cab Trucks, Just Get This | Carscoops

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

A well-preserved 1999 Ford Ranger pickup truck will be sold at auction in May. It’s a single-cab XLT model powered by a 117hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Despite being 26 years old, it has fewer than 52,000 miles on the odometer.
This Forgotten Alfa Romeo Is The Sexiest Way To Break Your Heart

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

PROS ›› Timeless design, glorious V6 sound, sharp steering and great handling. CONS ›› FWD blunts edge, no limited-slip differential, maintenance costs. There are moments in life when the stars seem to align just right, and sometimes, those moments involve a set of keys, a beautiful Italian backdrop, and a car with something to prove. The year: 2002. The place: Palermo, Sicily. The car: Alfa Romeo’s 156 GTA.
Cybertruck Beats Fisker Ocean As Edmunds’ Biggest Loss Ever, Sold For Just $8K

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

A Cybertuck Foundation Series was bought by Edmunds last July for a long-term test. After 5 months of issues, the Cybertruck was hit by a compact sedan while parked. Tesla’s service centers took two months to provide a quote, declaring the EV a total loss. When it comes to testing high-profile vehicles, sometimes things go terribly wrong, and in the case of Edmunds’ Tesla Cybertruck, ‘terribly’ is putting it mildly.
Someone Flipped A New 2023 Camaro And Cashed Out $11K Richer

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

The Camaro was axed in December 2023 due to disappointing sales as Chevrolet focused on SUVs.A 2023 ZL1 1LE recently sold at an online auction for $88,500, making the original owner $11k richer. Still, with 650 hp, many improvements over the stock ZL1 LE, and just 30 miles, this was a fair price. There is something about the death of a great sports car that makes people nostalgic – and willing to pay a premium.
Porsche Made One Of These Street-Legal Beasts And It’s Still Daily Driven

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

The Porsche 917 was developed under Ferdinand Piech’s leadership to win Le Mans- and it did. Initially built as a racer, one of these monsters was converted to be road-legal for an Italian Count. This 917K now resides in southern France and is regularly driven, despite being 50 years old. You’re certainly excused for not knowing who Teofilo Guiscardo Rossi di Montelera was; neither did we, actually.
Renault’s American Sports Car Plans Just Got Smacked By Trump’s Tariffs

2 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

Renault planned to launch Alpine in the US within two years to boost global growth. CEO Luca de Meo targeted seven new electric vehicles and $9.1 billion revenue by 2030. The A290 GT hot hatch leads the lineup, followed by the upcoming A390 crossover. President Donald Trump‘s import tariffs that went into effect on April 2 have worldwide implications as they have disrupted most countries’ (including America’s) economies and almost all brands’ plans.
Porsche's New Heritage Edition Channels The '70s Disco Era | Carscoops

3 weeks ago | carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis

Porsche has just unveiled its third entry in the Heritage Design line of the 911, the Spirit 70. Taking inspiration from the 1970s, it sports lots of retro styling cues both inside and out. The 532 hp limited edition will launch in summer, but its price is subject to Trump’s tariffs. After unveiling the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and the highly sought after 911 Sport Classic, Porsche is back at it with the latest addition to its Heritage Design line: the 911 Spirit 70.