German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010434

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 iX3010434

German FAZ: Protest against development of farmland 010434

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 010434

German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010435

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 consumers010435

German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010434

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 iX3010434

German FAZ: Hans Herrmann’s luck and his eye for what is possible010433

“Hans in luck.” This is how he described himself, Hans Herrmann, the racing driver. A look at his statistics makes it a bit doubtful: 18 Formula 1 races with Mercedes, among others, ten points, one fastest race lap. In terms of results, Herrmann was not one of the greatest in German Formula 1 history. But… Continue reading German FAZ: Hans Herrmann’s luck and his eye for what is possible010433

German FAZ: Go to heaven010432

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 heaven010432

German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429

The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429

German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429

The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429

German FAZ: All the best, always your friend010429

The market town of Kirchstetten in the Mostviertel, located in the western foothills of the Vienna Woods, has 2,300 inhabitants, a train station from which you can get to Vienna in half an hour, the western motorway that cuts through the municipal area, and two famous sons, both of whom are immigrant sons in the… Continue reading German FAZ: All the best, always your friend010429

German FAZ: The big showdown on the street010426

FAZ + Nvidia against Tesla: The big showdown on the road07.01.2026, 09:24Reading time: 2 min. Expand image descriptionMercedes and BMW used to fight the big duels on the road. In Formula 1, Ayrton Senna vied with Alain Prost for the title. In the world of autonomous driving, the duelists have been called Tesla and Nvidia… Continue reading German FAZ: The big showdown on the street010426