German FAZ: Knowing that you could010441

Finally a limousine again. Anticipation is spreading in view of all the long-legged SUVs that are not only on the streets, but also in the editorial garage. Now the C-Class is not a completely new car; Mercedes-Benz has been building the current generation, called the 206 series, since 2021. So it has already been a… Continue reading German FAZ: Knowing that you could010441

German FAZ: Hesse drastically increases exemption limits for public contracts010441

The Hessian state government wants to significantly relax the obligation to tender for the award of public contracts. Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori (SPD) announced on Wednesday that in the future, deliveries and services up to 100,000 euros and construction work up to 750,000 euros could be commissioned directly without a procurement process. Previously, the limit… Continue reading German FAZ: Hesse drastically increases exemption limits for public contracts010441

German FAZ: Protest against development of farmland 010443

The city of Rüsselsheim would like to make its contribution to alleviating the housing shortage in the Rhine-Main region. This is not entirely selfless, as more residents also bring more money into the cash-strapped city coffers. In addition to the development of the old Opel factory, the approximately 65 hectare new development area “Eselswiese” in… Continue reading German FAZ: Protest against development of farmland 010443

German FAZ: Go to heaven010442

In the contemporary automotive calendar, model changes often only mark subtle shifts. Some things are becoming edgier, others are becoming more digital, and many things are becoming more efficient. It’s similar with the Opel with probably the most heavenly name, Astra. He’s starting this year with new resolutions. After a year in which the brand… Continue reading German FAZ: Go to heaven010442

German FAZ: Fiesta with the GTI010441

On January 1st there will be a change that will affect all West German drivers: the requirement to wear a seatbelt in the front seats will be introduced. Since there are initially no penalties, Germany remains a nation of seatbelt grumpy people. In any case, the GDR only followed suit in 1980, but issued tickets… Continue reading German FAZ: Fiesta with the GTI010441

German FAZ: The highest interest rates on daily money in the new year010443

A number of banks have increased their interest rates on overnight deposits. At the start of the year, there is movement in the market, especially in the top group, reports the Internet portal Verivox in an evaluation provided to the F.A.Z. available exclusively in advance. “While average daily interest rates on the market remain stagnant,… Continue reading German FAZ: The highest interest rates on daily money in the new year010443

German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010442

The European Commission did not explicitly confirm this. However, on Monday it published “guidelines” on how manufacturers can avoid the current special tariffs on electric cars produced in China. They must commit not to sell the cars below a certain minimum price in Europe. The special tariffs are currently between 7.8 percent and 35.3 percent… Continue reading German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010442

German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010441

For Mercedes it is the great hope: the electric model GLC, equipped with the latest technology from ultra-fast charging to modern driving assistants, should finally make the brand with the star shine again. It’s an “incredibly important car,” enthuses CEO Ola Källenius every time he’s asked about it. Compact mid-range off-road vehicles like the GLC… Continue reading German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010441

German FAZ: Sternstunde010439

People have already experienced a lot with Mercedes-Benz. Invented the car, put an S-Class on the wheels that had to be maneuvered backwards with dipsticks, which because of its dimensions didn’t fit on the car train to Sylt, a 450 SEL with which the author of these lines and his friends drove to Rostock to… Continue reading German FAZ: Sternstunde010439

German FAZ: How does Trump react to Iran?010438

FAZ+F.A.Z. Early thinker: How does Trump react to Iran?01/13/2026, 06:12Reading time: 7 minsPlayPodcastReutersThe US President is examining tough options against Iran and is not ruling out a military operation. Marine Le Pen is fighting in court against being excluded from the election. And Germany has a streaming service richer. The F.A.Z. newsletter. Go to Source