More agile than its predecessor The new dynamism is represented by a more agile chassis with the first rear-axle steering for the series and a design with more muscles – right through to the standard power domes on the bonnet. The S-Class may be important for prestige and profit. But when it comes to quantities,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Revised bestseller: This is how Mercedes wants to renew the C-Class001278
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German Handelsblatt: 50 years of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL to 560 SL: Germany’s most popular vintage convertible 001271
Mercedes-Benz 280 SL to 560 SL (R 107) The classic car convertible is still extremely popular today. Cologne “We will adore it as if it had gull-wing doors,” predicted experts when the Mercedes-Benz SL R 107 series was phased out in 1989. The 280 SL to 560 SL series, which had been built for almost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: 50 years of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL to 560 SL: Germany’s most popular vintage convertible 001271
German Handelsblatt: Diesel affair: Daimler fails with contradictions against diesel recalls by the Federal Motor Transport Authority 001254
Plant in Untertürkheim The car manufacturer failed with his complaint to the Federal Motor Transport Authority. (Photo: dpa) Cologne Daimler has not been successful with its contradictions against the diesel recalls by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). The authority has rejected almost all of the carmaker’s objections to the notices. According to the authority,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Diesel affair: Daimler fails with contradictions against diesel recalls by the Federal Motor Transport Authority 001254
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche boss specifies the path to e-mobility: E-car share is to increase to 80 percent by 2030
Oliver Blume The Porsche boss wants to invest 15 billion euros in electromobility over the next five years. (Photo: AP) Berlin The CEO of the German car manufacturer wants to significantly increase the proportion of electric cars. “By the end of the decade, more than 80 percent of our sports cars will be electrically powered… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche boss specifies the path to e-mobility: E-car share is to increase to 80 percent by 2030
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche boss Blume wants to increase the proportion of e-cars to 80 percent by 2030 001247
Oliver Blume The Porsche boss wants to invest 15 billion euros in electromobility over the next five years. (Photo: AP) Berlin The CEO of the German car manufacturer wants to significantly increase the proportion of electric cars. “By the end of the decade, more than 80 percent of our sports cars will be electrically powered… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche boss Blume wants to increase the proportion of e-cars to 80 percent by 2030 001247
German Handelsblatt: CO2 savings: BMW will in future buy aluminum that is melted using solar power001221
BMW The aluminum produced with solar energy is processed into body and drive components in BMW’s light metal foundry in Landshut. (Photo: AP) Munich BMW will in future buy aluminum for its engine and body components, which is melted using solar power from the Arabian desert. This will save 2.5 million tons of CO2 over… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: CO2 savings: BMW will in future buy aluminum that is melted using solar power001221
German Handelsblatt: Modular electrification kit: Next generation of electric cars: Hyundai competes with Volkswagen001205
New electric cars at Hyundai The E-GMP architecture was designed exclusively for battery-electric drives, at least for the time being. Rüsselsheim It doesn’t work without it. Anyone who wants to have a significant say in the future of e-mobility in the automotive industry needs a vehicle architecture that is consistently designed for electric drives. This… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Modular electrification kit: Next generation of electric cars: Hyundai competes with Volkswagen001205
German Handelsblatt: Supplier: Public prosecutor expands diesel investigation against Continental001202
Diesel investigation The Hanover public prosecutor’s office is expanding the group of accused Continental employees. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf After further searches at two Continental locations, the Hanover public prosecutor’s office increased the number of suspects in the ongoing diesel investigations against the supplier. Because of the suspicion of aiding and abetting fraud, the authorities are… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Supplier: Public prosecutor expands diesel investigation against Continental001202
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW is apparently examining damages from Bosch and Continental001168 due to lack of chips
Volkswagen The bottleneck in computer components has forced Volkswagen to cut production since December. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt According to a report, the car manufacturer Volkswagen, forced to cut production due to a lack of semiconductor components, is examining claims for damages against its suppliers Bosch and Continental. The industry newspaper “Automobilwoche” reported on Sunday that… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW is apparently examining damages from Bosch and Continental001168 due to lack of chips
German Handelsblatt: Carbon dioxide emissions: Volkswagen just misses the EU’s CO2 target: a million-dollar fine threatens001143
Volkswagen misses emissions targets VW parking lot in Wolfsburg: The car company will only meet the EU emissions standards this year. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf The Volkswagen Group just missed the European fleet targets for carbon dioxide emissions. As the company announced on Thursday, the average value of all cars sold in Europe in the past… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Carbon dioxide emissions: Volkswagen just misses the EU’s CO2 target: a million-dollar fine threatens001143