Of all people, Stéphane Séjourné was not there when the European Commission discussed the EU’s competitiveness on Wednesday. The Industrial Commissioner set the tone for the debate, which is scheduled to culminate in a special summit at the end of next week. On Sunday, Séjourné vehemently promoted a “Made in Europe” strategy to protect European… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are digging our own grave”010526
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German FAZ: Delivery time? Disaster!010528
Manufacturers say a lot when the day is long. As we all know, what counts is on the pitch. We show up at the car dealership. “Hello, how are you?” the salesman says happily. We would be interested in the new class, iX3. What about the delivery time? “Disaster,” says the man; he no longer… Continue reading German FAZ: Delivery time? Disaster!010528
German FAZ: Winter tour to Winterthur010527
FAZ + driving report BMW R 12 G/S: Winter tour to WinterthurBy Walter Wille05.01.2026, 09:42Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionThe letters G and S always stood for terrain and road. Or maybe for terrain and snow? A historic lap with the BMW R 12 G/S. Go to Source
German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526
The time has come. The car year is over. What inventory is for retail, review is for technology and engines. These were eventful months, both for the automotive industry and for us. They fluctuated between twelve cylinders and charging inhibition, between the promise of a great electric future and the stubborn presence of diesel, which… Continue reading German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526
German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010528
In the hallway of the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court before the start of the hearing into alleged emissions violations of Mercedes-Benz diesel cars, one of the car manufacturer’s legal representatives pulled out his cell phone to take a photo. Several lawyers and representatives of the legal department smile happily into the camera. That shows confidence.… Continue reading German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010528
German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010527
The world’s largest electric car manufacturer BYD is threatened with a real crisis. The group’s sales fell by 30 percent to 210,000 vehicles in January compared to the same month last year, the company announced. It was the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. The company’s share price fell almost seven percent in Hong Kong.… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010527
German FAZ: Two Audi managers in court010526
When things weren’t going well in the Volkswagen empire, Ulrich Hackenberg often came into play. The gifted car engineer was something of a problem solver in the company. When the model brand Audi was weakening, the then chairman of the supervisory board, Ferdinand Piëch, and his CEO, Martin Winterkorn, sent their best man to Ingolstadt.… Continue reading German FAZ: Two Audi managers in court010526
Care rental agency Midwestern Wheels provides EV charging in Wisconsin communities
Midwestern Wheels, a licensee of Avis Budget Group, is working with EV charging provider ChargePoint to deliver EV charging to its rental car customers and local residents. New public charging hubs at Midwestern Wheels’ airport and local market rental car branches in Appleton and Madison, Wisconsin are open to the public. Multiple stations feature the… Continue reading Care rental agency Midwestern Wheels provides EV charging in Wisconsin communities
Polymarket CEO Known for Yelling at His Employees, Attending Meetings Shirtless
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Paul Morigi / Getty Images for Haddad Media Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s social media went silent in the aftermath of a dawn raid on his Manhattan penthouse late in 2024. FBI agents came in force early one Wednesday morning, and though they hadn’t arrested Coplan or even issued… Continue reading Polymarket CEO Known for Yelling at His Employees, Attending Meetings Shirtless
If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death Spiral” for the Entire Economy
The major cryptocurrency Bitcoin has had an absolutely horrible start to the year. The digital token has plummeted almost 14 percent so far in 2026, and almost 40 percent since hitting all-time highs of well over $120,000 in October — its longest losing streak since 2018. It’s down almost three percent today alone. It’s a… Continue reading If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death Spiral” for the Entire Economy