German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513

The Formula 1 racing team Mercedes is prepared for the season that begins on March 8th. “We don’t consider ourselves the favorites,” said team boss Toto Wolff on Monday during a digital press conference shortly after the presentation of the new W17 racer, “but we are in the fight for victories.” The basis for this… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513

German FAZ: Stammtischkollaps010511

As a journalist, in general and perhaps especially in this department, you can’t write or do anything without someone writing to you. Sometimes pointing out, sometimes admonishing, sometimes scolding, sometimes praising. So Mercedes-Benz CLA. The electric car has just been named Car of the Year. Unfortunately it suffers from one or two recalls. Not a… Continue reading German FAZ: Stammtischkollaps010511

German FAZ: Kaja now weighs 277 kilos010511

It wasn’t just Kaja’s fault that more visitors came to the Opel Zoo in Taunus last year than ever before. But the birth of the first elephant calf in Hesse in 57 years contributed to the record. The Kronberg Zoo counted exactly 648,090 visitors at the end of the year, as zoo director Thomas Kauffels… Continue reading German FAZ: Kaja now weighs 277 kilos010511

German FAZ: Police: So far no evidence of illegal car racing010511

After the serious collision on Autobahn 3 near Frankfurt, police investigations are focusing on a 22-year-old man who is suspected of having caused the accident. According to his own statements, he was driving the car, which, according to witnesses, overtook several vehicles on the left and right at high speed before colliding with another vehicle… Continue reading German FAZ: Police: So far no evidence of illegal car racing010511

German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010511

The world’s largest electric car manufacturer BYD is threatened with a real crisis. The group’s sales fell by 30 percent to 210,000 vehicles in January compared to the same month last year, the company announced. It was the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. The company’s share price fell almost seven percent in Hong Kong.… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010511

German FAZ: Two audio managers in court 010510

When things weren’t going well in the Volkswagen empire, Ulrich Hackenberg often came into play. The gifted car engineer was something of a problem solver in the company. When the model brand Audi was weakening, the then chairman of the supervisory board, Ferdinand Piëch, and his CEO, Martin Winterkorn, sent their best man to Ingolstadt.… Continue reading German FAZ: Two audio managers in court 010510