FAZ+Ford Ranger as a plug-in: Work always comes firstBy Boris SchmidtDecember 6, 2025, 3:03 p.m. Reading time: 2 min. Expand image descriptionThe Ford Ranger pick-up is an off-road workhorse. Now it is also available as a plug-in hybrid. This can also be used to drive a small electric cement mixer. Go to Source
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German FAZ: “There will always be Porsche lovers who want a combustion engine”010317
FAZ+VW boss in an interview: “There will always be Porsche lovers who want a combustion engine” December 5th, 2025, 6:04 p.m. Reading time: 7 min. Expand image description In a few days, VW CEO Oliver Blume will be resigning from his position as Porsche boss. Here he talks about unsuccessful cost reductions, his own mistakes… Continue reading German FAZ: “There will always be Porsche lovers who want a combustion engine”010317
German FAZ: VW and the symbolism of the “Gläserne Manufaktur”010316
When Volkswagen opened its “Gläserne Manufaktur” in Dresden almost a quarter of a century ago, the ceremony had an almost sacred character. The Staatskapelle played, the Kreuzchor sang. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder (SPD) personally inaugurated the location, and company patriarch Ferdinand Piëch ceremoniously announced the name of the luxury car that was to roll off the… Continue reading German FAZ: VW and the symbolism of the “Gläserne Manufaktur”010316
German FAZ: VW relies on research instead of luxury cars in Dresden010315
The light-flooded event hall of the Volkswagen factory in Dresden forms the heart of the location. All around, car bodies drive over a production line, the lower levels of the vehicle tower can be seen – a fully automated high bay, similar to the famous car towers in Wolfsburg, in which new cars are parked… Continue reading German FAZ: VW relies on research instead of luxury cars in Dresden010315
German FAZ: Fruit of a cross-class marriage010311
Escaping the agony of choice, not having to decide between a comfortable stay on board, an appearance suitable for a grand hotel and sporting progress, that has always been a strength of the Mercedes coupés. Some time ago the Stuttgart-based company took over the former in-house tuner AMG, the latter smelled more like oil and… Continue reading German FAZ: Fruit of a cross-class marriage010311
German FAZ: Out of the raw materials crisis with the lion’s heart010312
Germany wants to reduce its great dependence on raw material deliveries, especially from China, and is relying on its own funding projects. The federal government has set up its own raw materials fund for this purpose. This is the first time that he has directly supported a project. This is about promoting the technology metal… Continue reading German FAZ: Out of the raw materials crisis with the lion’s heart010312
German FAZ: What still needs to be done until the humanoid robots arrive010311
In recent years, there have been massive advances in hardware and software in the technology development surrounding human-like robot designs. Companies are outdoing themselves with promises about how many of these robots they will produce in series, when and what they will then be able to do. China in particular is pushing ahead. More than… Continue reading German FAZ: What still needs to be done until the humanoid robots arrive010311
German FAZ: Hundreds of VW employees fear for their future010311
The Volkswagen works council in Baunatal is pushing for the permanent employment of 380 employees, whose contracts expire at the end of the year. He is “optimistic that we will be able to find a partial solution for a large number of temporary employees in a few days,” said works council chairman Carsten Büchling on… Continue reading German FAZ: Hundreds of VW employees fear for their future010311
German FAZ: Genetically mutated010310
FAZ+Porsche 924: Genetically mutatedBy Boris Schmidt02.12.2025, 2:52 p.m.Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionDeveloped by Audi and ridiculed as a housewife’s Porsche, the 924 didn’t have an easy start. But technically he founded a new era. Go to Source
German FAZ: Pope Leo does not pray in the Blue Mosque010309
Three hours after the pope’s visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the Vatican released a statement saying that Leo XIV had paused there for “a brief moment of prayer.” The statement, which was apparently sent by mistake, was later withdrawn. Because during his 20-minute stay, the Pope at least did not visibly pray –… Continue reading German FAZ: Pope Leo does not pray in the Blue Mosque010309