German FAZ: Mini racers from Japan should become role models in Europe010166

FAZ+Kleinstwagen: Mini cars from Japan should become role models in Europe02.11.2025, 12:18 Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionKei Cars are a successful model in Japan. Renault and Stellantis also want to make them popular in Europe. But so far, regulations that make cars more expensive have made it difficult to implement this plan. Go… Continue reading German FAZ: Mini racers from Japan should become role models in Europe010166

German FAZ: Mini racers from Japan should become role models in Europe010166

FAZ+Kleinstwagen: Mini cars from Japan should become role models in Europe02.11.2025, 12:18 Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionKei Cars are a successful model in Japan. Renault and Stellantis also want to make them popular in Europe. But so far, regulations that make cars more expensive have made it difficult to implement this plan. Go… Continue reading German FAZ: Mini racers from Japan should become role models in Europe010166

German FAZ: Secret journeys in the forest of Dudenhofen010164

It all started with a misunderstanding. When the Rüsselsheim-based car manufacturer Opel announced in the early 1960s that it wanted to build a test track in the region around its headquarters – the area near the car factory had become too small – numerous communities applied for the lucrative project. Ultimately, not only was the… Continue reading German FAZ: Secret journeys in the forest of Dudenhofen010164

German FAZ: “Until the dust settles” – Bayer CEO on decisions in times of crisis010164

After the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, managers can breathe a sigh of relief: China is suspending export restrictions for rare earths and buying US soybeans again, while the USA is reducing tariffs on Chinese imports and suspending new punitive tariffs for the time being. However, CEOs need to think more carefully than ever… Continue reading German FAZ: “Until the dust settles” – Bayer CEO on decisions in times of crisis010164

German FAZ: Why the US sanctions do not affect the refinery in Schwedt010157

The relief at the Schwedt refinery site was likely to have been great on Wednesday. After the United States imposed sanctions on the Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil last week, it was initially unclear whether the PCK refinery in Schwedt, operated by Rosneft Germany, could also be affected. Although Rosneft Germany is under trust… Continue reading German FAZ: Why the US sanctions do not affect the refinery in Schwedt010157

German FAZ: Actually Sonnenschein010157

Electric cars don’t just come from China, they also come from Eisenach. Opel has been sending its Grandland out into the world from this traditional location for a year now, as a hybrid with a somewhat narrow 145 horsepower, as a plug-in hybrid with 195 horsepower and as an electric SUV with 213 or 325… Continue reading German FAZ: Actually Sonnenschein010157

German FAZ: Volkswagen sees chip supply secured in the short term010158

Despite the chip crisis, Volkswagen probably won’t have to order any production stops next week. As things stand today, production is secured at all German locations within this period, the group announced in Wolfsburg. This also applies to the subsidiaries Audi, Porsche and VW Commercial Vehicles, said a spokesman when asked. However, it is not… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen sees chip supply secured in the short term010158