Mercedes-Benz is apparently struggling with production problems with the new CLA. Nevertheless, the electric car was the safest NCAP car in 2025. (Electric car, Security) Go to Source
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Nexperia crisis: Car manufacturers take semiconductor supply into their own hands
The Dutch government is out, but Nexperia and the Chinese owner continue to argue. Car manufacturers have found a strange solution. (China, policy) Go to Source
Even without a power grid: Africa offers good conditions for electric cars
Even if the power supply is not very reliable depending on the region, the electric car will undercut the combustion engine in terms of price in 10 years. (Electric car, car) Go to Source
Neue Klasse BMW 4 Series to offer petrol, EV and hot M4
BMW is working on a new 4 Series to serve as a more style-focused and dynamic alternative to the bold Neue Klasse 3 Series – and it’s set once again to spawn a potent M4 coupé. The 4 Series was launched in 2013 as a more rakish take on the stalwart 3 Series, with the… Continue reading Neue Klasse BMW 4 Series to offer petrol, EV and hot M4
ISMA seeks GST rationalisation, policy support for biofuels and clean mobility
ISMA director general said the measures could deliver immediate carbon reductions using existing ethanol supplies, production capacity and vehicle technologies without waiting for new infrastructure. Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Wednesday urged Centre to undertake comprehensive GST rationalisation and provide targeted policy support across the biofuel and clean mobility ecosystem to cut… Continue reading ISMA seeks GST rationalisation, policy support for biofuels and clean mobility
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012215
Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012215
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012214
Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012214
Honda Scooter Share Falls to 38%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in Record-Setting CY2025
CY2025 turned out to be the year of scooters when it comes to the Indian two-wheeler industry. At a record 7.5 million units (75,23,678 units, up 13% YoY), annual scooter sales rode past the seven-million milestone for the first time and also helped the overall 2W industry achieve the 20-million-units milestone after seven years. The… Continue reading Honda Scooter Share Falls to 38%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in Record-Setting CY2025
Tesla STOPS selling Full Self Driving, a sexy electric road bike, and Transformers
On today’s subscriber-focused episode of Quick Charge, Tesla stops selling Full Self Driving as the promise of a Tesla as an appreciating asset dies. Plus, someone’s getting a $200 million bonus and Komatsu introduces its own, IRL take on a transforming farm robot at CES. At least one Tesla executive not named “Elon Musk” has… Continue reading Tesla STOPS selling Full Self Driving, a sexy electric road bike, and Transformers
ICE Reportedly Stole a 10th Grader’s Phone, Then Seemingly Sold It for Cash
Stephen Maturen / Getty Images Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly stole a teenage boy’s phone — and then seemingly pawned it afterwards for cash. That detail comes from alarming new reporting from ProPublica that documents more than forty cases of ICE agents putting civilians in chokeholds and other moves that can block breathing.… Continue reading ICE Reportedly Stole a 10th Grader’s Phone, Then Seemingly Sold It for Cash