Category: German Press

German FAZ: Germans prefer cheap cars, Chinese prefer digital technology010528

FAZ+Software in the car: Germans prefer cheap cars, Chinese prefer digital technology04.02.2026, 07:00Reading time: 9 min. Expand image descriptionHeated belts and a shining star, but no autonomous driving: While the Asians are asking for software and AI in the car, the Germans remain conservative – and prefer to look at the price. Go to Source

German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010527

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 allegations010527

German FAZ: “We are digging our own grave”010526

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

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