From the semiconductor shortage to the ’19 thing’ crisis, 2021 was a very challenging year for the automotive industry, and not only. Nonetheless, despite the bumpy ride, many new vehicles were launched, and some of them have had their safety credentials put to the test by Euro NCAP.
Car prices are soaring these days, fueled by high demand and production glitches. Add dealers’ greed to that and you have a perfect storm that affects all car buyers alike. This was expected when Jon Rettinger ordered his Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC but what followed took him completely by surprise.