Car of the Year: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 202609.01.2026, 12:40Reading time: 3 min. Expand image descriptionAfter an incredible 52 years, Mercedes-Benz has again won the most prestigious award in the automotive industry. With a clear lead. Go to Source
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German FAZ: Stellantis in free fall010540
The Opel parent company Stellantis experienced a pitch-black Friday on the stock market. At times it lost more than a quarter of its value; It fell to its lowest level since the car manufacturers Peugeot-Citroën and Fiat-Chrysler merged with their fourteen brands at the beginning of 2021 to form Europe’s second-largest provider after Volkswagen. Things… Continue reading German FAZ: Stellantis in free fall010540
German FAZ: Forever young?010539
Driving report VW Golf GTI Edition 50: Forever young?06.02.2026, 11:13 Activate external content VolkswagenFor some, a proletarian car, for others a perfect everyday athlete: the Golf GTI. He turns 50 this year. For its birthday, Volkswagen is giving its customers and itself the Edition 50. 325 hp, blessed with 420 Newton meters, it is the… Continue reading German FAZ: Forever young?010539
German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010536
Buying a used car from a private seller in Russia does not generate revenue for the Russian state on a scale that would help President Vladimir Putin in the war against Ukraine. With this reason, the buyer of a Mercedes from Russia defended himself against the seizure of his car by the main customs office.… Continue reading German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010536
German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010536
Although Dacia, the cheaper brand of the Renault Group, has recently had great success, the new boss Katrin Adt does not want to enjoy her laurels in peace. On the contrary: “We need change because the world around us is changing,” Adt told the F.A.Z. “Dacia has to reinvent itself so that we can remain… Continue reading German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010536
German FAZ: Zero cylinders, five children010536
Electric cars that can accommodate seven people are rare. The Peugeot E-5008 is one of them. Admittedly, the last row is difficult to climb and is actually only for children, but families in particular are happy when friends of the brats can come along for the ride. Then there is still 294 liters of trunk… Continue reading German FAZ: Zero cylinders, five children010536
German FAZ: Germans prefer cheap cars, Chinese prefer digital technology010528
FAZ+Software in the car: Germans prefer cheap cars, Chinese prefer digital technology04.02.2026, 07:00Reading time: 9 min. Expand image descriptionHeated belts and a shining star, but no autonomous driving: While the Asians are asking for software and AI in the car, the Germans remain conservative – and prefer to look at the price. Go to Source
German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010527
In the hallway of the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court before the start of the hearing into alleged emissions violations of Mercedes-Benz diesel cars, one of the car manufacturer’s legal representatives pulled out his cell phone to take a photo. Several lawyers and representatives of the legal department smile happily into the camera. That shows confidence.… Continue reading German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010527
German FAZ: “Breaking through the logic”010526
FAZ+Mercedes boss in an interview: “Breaking through the logic”02/03/2026, 09:46Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionSo that the S continues to stand for special class, Mercedes-Benz is fundamentally redesigning the luxury sedan. CEO Ola Källenius answers why the real thing remains invisible. Go to Source
German FAZ: “We are digging our own grave”010526
Of all people, Stéphane Séjourné was not there when the European Commission discussed the EU’s competitiveness on Wednesday. The Industrial Commissioner set the tone for the debate, which is scheduled to culminate in a special summit at the end of next week. On Sunday, Séjourné vehemently promoted a “Made in Europe” strategy to protect European… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are digging our own grave”010526