German FAZ: Volkswagen writes losses in the billions010157

The VW Group posted a billion-dollar loss in the third quarter, primarily because of the problems at its sports car subsidiary Porsche. The bottom line is that there was a loss of 1.07 billion euros between July and September, as the Wolfsburg-based automobile manufacturer announced on Thursday. A year ago there was a surplus of… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen writes losses in the billions010157

German FAZ: Profit slump at Mercedes010152

Mercedes-Benz’s profits fell by half in the first nine months. The Stuttgart-based car manufacturer announced that consolidated earnings fell by 50.3 percent from 7.80 billion euros to 3.87 billion euros compared to the same period last year. The Swabians cited customs duties, lower sales figures and expenses for efficiency measures as reasons for this. CEO… Continue reading German FAZ: Profit slump at Mercedes010152

German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

General Motors is banning Apple CarPlay from all models, angering 79 percent of its customers. The conflict seems to be directed against Silicon Valley, but the real enemy is in China: While the West is arguing about phone mirroring, BYD, Nio and Xpeng have long since turned the car into a software platform. When Mary… Continue reading German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

General Motors is banning Apple CarPlay from all models, angering 79 percent of its customers. The conflict seems to be directed against Silicon Valley, but the real enemy is in China: While the West is arguing about phone mirroring, BYD, Nio and Xpeng have long since turned the car into a software platform. When Mary… Continue reading German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

General Motors is banning Apple CarPlay from all models, angering 79 percent of its customers. The conflict seems to be directed against Silicon Valley, but the real enemy is in China: While the West is arguing about phone mirroring, BYD, Nio and Xpeng have long since turned the car into a software platform. When Mary… Continue reading German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

General Motors is banning Apple CarPlay from all models, angering 79 percent of its customers. The conflict seems to be directed against Silicon Valley, but the real enemy is in China: While the West is arguing about phone mirroring, BYD, Nio and Xpeng have long since turned the car into a software platform. When Mary… Continue reading German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

General Motors is banning Apple CarPlay from all models, angering 79 percent of its customers. The conflict seems to be directed against Silicon Valley, but the real enemy is in China: While the West is arguing about phone mirroring, BYD, Nio and Xpeng have long since turned the car into a software platform. When Mary… Continue reading German FAZ: The battle for the dashboard010151

German FAZ: No more trips on the legendary Opel test track010149 for the time being

The search for a new investor for the Opel partner Segula’s test facilities has failed. The operation of the engine and vehicle test benches in Rüsselsheim and also the test track in Rodgau-Dudenhofen, which was opened by Opel in 1966, will be stopped on Friday, Segula Germany boss Holger Jené told the F.A.Z. on Monday… Continue reading German FAZ: No more trips on the legendary Opel test track010149 for the time being

German FAZ: Over for Segula’s test business010148

The Opel partner Segula will stop operating the test facilities in Rüsselsheim and Rodgau-Dudenhofen, which currently employ around 330 people, on October 31st. Segula Germany boss Holger Jené announced on Monday evening that no investor had been found for the insolvent sub-company Segula Technologies GmbH, in which the test business is bundled. The insolvent testing… Continue reading German FAZ: Over for Segula’s test business010148

German FAZ: Are there enough suitable cars?010147

FAZ+E-Auto bonus: Are there enough suitable cars?October 16, 2025, 9:38 p.m. Reading time: 5 minutes. Expand image descriptionThe government wants to make electric cars more attractive. The SPD is now making a concrete proposal as to who could receive subsidies and how. But which cheap models are actually available? An overview. Go to Source