Manufacturers say a lot when the day is long. As we all know, what counts is on the pitch. We show up at the car dealership. “Hello, how are you?” the salesman says happily. We would be interested in the new class, iX3. What about the delivery time? “Disaster,” says the man; he no longer… Continue reading German FAZ: Delivery time? Disaster!010528
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German FAZ: Winter tour to Winterthur010527
FAZ + driving report BMW R 12 G/S: Winter tour to WinterthurBy Walter Wille05.01.2026, 09:42Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionThe letters G and S always stood for terrain and road. Or maybe for terrain and snow? A historic lap with the BMW R 12 G/S. Go to Source
German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526
The time has come. The car year is over. What inventory is for retail, review is for technology and engines. These were eventful months, both for the automotive industry and for us. They fluctuated between twelve cylinders and charging inhibition, between the promise of a great electric future and the stubborn presence of diesel, which… Continue reading German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526
German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010528
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 allegations010528
German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010527
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 China010527
German FAZ: Two Audi managers in court010526
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 Audi managers in court010526
German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010520
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 allegations010520
German FAZ: “Breaking through the logic”010519
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: Green kerosene from Schwedt?010519
The largest production plant for sustainable aviation fuels to date in Germany is to be built at the Schwedt refinery site in Brandenburg. The Federal Ministry of Economics has approved the implementation of the almost 500 million euro Concrete Chemicals project at the PCK refinery Schwedt site. The federal government and the state of Brandenburg… Continue reading German FAZ: Green kerosene from Schwedt?010519
German FAZ: Tachograph 010519
Cheaper entryThe Kia K4 can now be ordered and costs at least 28,900 euros. The compact five-door model, which succeeds the Ceed, is powered in the basic version by a 1.0-liter gasoline engine with an output of 85 kW/115 hp, which is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. A variant with mild hybrid technology and… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 010519