Opel drives clearly behind the competition

Opel has clearly lost ground on the German car market in the first half of the year. At the same time, more cars have been registered under the line than a year ago, as figures from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt show. For example, market leaders VW and competitor Ford have significantly increased their sales. After all, Opel… Continue reading Opel drives clearly behind the competition

Tesla test driver says next Roadster will be ‘proper weapon,’ Musk’s speed claims are ‘conservative’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk elicited quite a bit of skepticism when he boasted in June 2017 that the electric automaker’s next-generation Roadster would be able to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in under two seconds — a feat that Musk said would make the vehicle the “fastest production car ever.”

Scratches in the glitter paint

Corporations like BMW or VW use mica to make their cars shine. The mineral often comes from dubious sources. The air sparkles at the entrance to the mine. Microscopic microparticles floating weightlessly. They reflect the sun, which here in the East Indian Tisri for temperatures of more than 40 degrees. 15 meters below, in almost… Continue reading Scratches in the glitter paint

Etihad Cargo launches ‘FlightValet’ for luxury vehicle shipment

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the seasonal surge in demand for luxury vehicle shipments to popular holiday destinations, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched ‘FlightValet.’ It is a newly designed product that aims to ease the process of moving motor vehicles across the globe. Etihad Cargo transports hundreds of high-value… Continue reading Etihad Cargo launches ‘FlightValet’ for luxury vehicle shipment