The motoring world is in flames: Brussels has struck with a hammer, Tesla is collapsing, Stellantis is looking for Superman and Japan wants to save combustion engines
- Mar 10
- 2 min read
The European Commission has confirmed the end of combustion engines in 2035 – no exceptions, only electric. Meanwhile, Tesla is declining , quality is no longer a laughing matter, and investors are fleeing. And the Japanese? They are not giving up and are pushing synthetic fuels.
Who will win? Brussels battery dictatorship or combustion rebellion? Read Motoring World in Flames 🚗🔥
2035: End of discussions, European Commission rejects objections. Czech Republic and Italy raise objections
The European Commission has finally rolled up its sleeves and announced with unwavering certainty that 2035 remains the tipping point – from then on, only zero-emission vehicles will be allowed to be sold in the EU .
Yes, you heard that right – no combustion cars, no gasoline, no diesel. Just electric cars and maybe a few hydrogen unicorns.
Italy and the Czech Republic tried to lobby for e-fuels and exemptions for combustion engines, but Brussels was adamant. The European green revolution continues without a hitch.
And now the irony - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was seen driving an Audi A8 W12, a nicely pumped-up petrol limousine with a twelve-cylinder engine under the hood.
In short, preaching water and drinking gasoline – a new Brussels sport.
Tesla in ruins? Production slows and shares fall
Tesla appears to be in its biggest crisis since Musk tweeted under the influence of coffee and marijuana . Production at its Shanghai factory is slowing, deliveries are falling, and the stock price has plunged 15% in the past month .
Musk still promises robo-taxis, click-free Cybertrucks, and an AI revolution, but investors are no longer interested.
Moreover, it appears that Tesla is starting to hit reality in Europe – customers are not so enthusiastic about cars that have holes between the panels larger than the average European deficit.
The Japanese are not giving up: Toyota and Mazda are pushing synthetic fuels and hybrids
On the other side of the world, the Japanese are not laying down their arms . Toyota, Mazda and Subaru have announced a major alliance to develop internal combustion engines for synthetic fuels .
And why? Because they know that not everyone can afford a million-dollar Tesla and that batteries are not a miracle solution for all markets.
Mazda is even testing its legendary Wankel on e-fuels! So while Europe is cutting back on combustion engines, the Japanese are tuning them for the future.
Stellantis is looking for Superman
As if that weren't enough, Stellantis is looking for a new CEO . Yes, the group that owns brands like Peugeot, Opel, Fiat, and Jeep has decided it needs a new savior - ideally someone who can keep the company profitable while convincing Brussels that electric cars, which no one wants, are a great idea .
And now comes the best detail – the new boss is to earn half a billion crowns a year . So if you can make PowerPoint presentations, believe in the electric revolution and can keep Stellantis afloat, don't hesitate! You might get a company Fiat 500e as a bonus.
So, in a week - we will still be allowed to drive on gasoline! 🚗💨🔥
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