In the contemporary automotive calendar, model changes often only mark subtle shifts. Some things are becoming edgier, others are becoming more digital, and many things are becoming more efficient. It’s similar with the Opel with probably the most heavenly name, Astra. He’s starting this year with new resolutions. After a year in which the brand… Continue reading German FAZ: Go to heaven010442
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German FAZ: Fiesta with the GTI010441
On January 1st there will be a change that will affect all West German drivers: the requirement to wear a seatbelt in the front seats will be introduced. Since there are initially no penalties, Germany remains a nation of seatbelt grumpy people. In any case, the GDR only followed suit in 1980, but issued tickets… Continue reading German FAZ: Fiesta with the GTI010441
German FAZ: The highest interest rates on daily money in the new year010443
A number of banks have increased their interest rates on overnight deposits. At the start of the year, there is movement in the market, especially in the top group, reports the Internet portal Verivox in an evaluation provided to the F.A.Z. available exclusively in advance. “While average daily interest rates on the market remain stagnant,… Continue reading German FAZ: The highest interest rates on daily money in the new year010443
German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010442
The European Commission did not explicitly confirm this. However, on Monday it published “guidelines” on how manufacturers can avoid the current special tariffs on electric cars produced in China. They must commit not to sell the cars below a certain minimum price in Europe. The special tariffs are currently between 7.8 percent and 35.3 percent… Continue reading German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010442
German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010441
For Mercedes it is the great hope: the electric model GLC, equipped with the latest technology from ultra-fast charging to modern driving assistants, should finally make the brand with the star shine again. It’s an “incredibly important car,” enthuses CEO Ola Källenius every time he’s asked about it. Compact mid-range off-road vehicles like the GLC… Continue reading German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010441
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Opel aims for a market share of four percent in Europe012210
Opel boss Florian Huettl: “Opel needs a certain volume from Germany too so that German production is economically viable in the long term.” Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa Frankfurt. In order to utilize its factories to capacity, the car manufacturer Opel wants to expand its market share in Europe to four percent. “We want to achieve this… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Opel aims for a market share of four percent in Europe012210
MSI’s new EZgo 9.6 kW portable EV charger
EV charger manufacturer MSI has released a new portable Level 1/Level 2 charger that delivers up to 9.6 kW of power (40 A). MSI’s new EZgo is designed to be “the charger you keep mounted at home during the week—and toss in the trunk when you travel. It supports 100-240 V input voltages, comes with… Continue reading MSI’s new EZgo 9.6 kW portable EV charger
BMW says electric M3 will be a ‘new level’ of performance
Transportation The upcoming M3 will be BMW’s first proper all-electric M-series sports car. It’s quad motor setup is sure to pack a punch. The upcoming M3 will be BMW’s first proper all-electric M-series sports car. It’s quad motor setup is sure to pack a punch. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 14, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC… Continue reading BMW says electric M3 will be a ‘new level’ of performance
Antarctica’s Former Largest Iceberg Is Now Completely Disintegrating
An enormous iceberg that split off from the Antarctic ice sheet decades ago has turned an alarmingly bright shade of vivid blue — an alarming indication that it’s about to undergo complete disintegration before the much warmer summer months are over. When it first detached in 1986, the ice giant known as A-23A was twice… Continue reading Antarctica’s Former Largest Iceberg Is Now Completely Disintegrating
Duffer Brothers Accused of Using ChatGPT for Final Season of “Stranger Things”
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Jerod Harris / Getty Images for Netflix Rumors are running rampant online that Matt and Ross Duffer used OpenAI’s ChatGPT when producing the last season of “Stranger Things” after fans zoomed on a still from a behind-the-scenes documentary that appears to show that one of the brothers had… Continue reading Duffer Brothers Accused of Using ChatGPT for Final Season of “Stranger Things”