Euro NCAP has given five stars five new cars, including electric cars from China. Tesla’s Model Y performed best. (automobile, technology) Go to Source
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Test drive with VW ID.Buzz: Not cheap, but beefy
The new VW ID.Buzz should combine modern electric mobility with retro charm. In one important respect, it clearly outperforms the competition. (Volkswagen ID., electric car) Go to Source
Electromobility: Porsche goes public
The VW supervisory board has approved the IPO of Porsche. The car manufacturer wants to use the proceeds to finance the development of further electric cars. (Porsche Taycan, stock exchange) Go to Source
Electromobility: Lidl and Kaufland end free charging
A charging station in the parking lot of a supermarket is an argument for visiting it with an electric car. However, the operators are increasingly demanding money for the electricity. (Lidl, electric car) Go to Source
KBA recall: processors in newer Tesla models can overheat
The Federal Motor Transport Authority has launched a recall for around 15,000 Tesla models. The problem has been known in the US for some time. (electric car, processor) Go to Source
Electric car funding: Minimum holding period for purchase bonus is doubled
It is said that every fourth newly registered Tesla is sold abroad. Therefore, the government wants to change the subsidy requirements. (electric car, Tesla) Go to Source
Cariad: VW wants to implement a standard cloud by 2025
Despite the IT problems at VW, the schedule for a platform for data exchange between cars and developers should endure. (VW, cloud computing) Go to Source
Sajjad Khan: Ex-Mercedes CTO becomes IT director at Porsche
At Mercedes-Benz, Sajjad Khan was responsible for important software projects. Now he is to move up to the board of directors at Porsche. (Porsche, electric car) Go to Source
New CEO: Blume is said to be giving up software goals at VW
The VW group apparently wants to develop less software itself than previously planned. However, VW boss Blume wants to stick to the plans for electric cars. (VW, technology) Go to Source
Waze: British police are tricking drivers into slowing down
Police in south-east England have used markers on the Waze app to encourage drivers to obey speed limits. (Traffic, navigation system) Go to Source