For the first time, four autonomous cars will compete against each other on the race track. (Autonomous driving, AI) Go to Source
Category: German Press
Paying it forward: Ford is making massive losses with electric cars
Ford announced a significant loss of $1.3 billion in its electric car division in the first quarter of 2024. Ford boss Jim Farley vows to improve. (ford, Electric car) Go to Source
Traffic jam triggered: Police have to repeatedly help with new AI traffic lights
The city of Hamm recently installed its second AI traffic light. This seems to annoy drivers every now and then with extremely long red phases. (AI, automobile) Go to Source
Fisker Ocean production stop: Magna Graz cuts 500 jobs
After the production of the Fisker Ocean electric car is stopped, Magna Steyr will cut around 500 jobs. (Karma Automotive, Electric car) Go to Source
Electric sedan: BMW upgrades the i4 with a new design and standard extras
The BMW i4 is getting a technology and design update that is intended to increase the attractiveness of the fully electric mid-range vehicle. (BMW, Electric car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: G-Class: Three tons, four engines – Mercedes unveils the electric version of the off-road legend008882
The G-Class is one of the iconic Mercedes models. Now it also runs electrically for the first time. The colossus is powered by four engines. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Autodoc: Auto parts retailer now worth 2.3 billion euros003278
The first attempt to raise money for expansion through an IPO blew Autodoc in 2021 at short notice. Recently, the Berlin auto parts retailer even flirted with a second attempt, but left it open as to when that might happen. “We don’t feel any pressure,” explained CFO Lennart Schmidt in the interview . Now the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Autodoc: Auto parts retailer now worth 2.3 billion euros003278
German Handelsblatt: Beijing Auto Show: “Time is running out for Volkswagen”: Investors are concerned about the China disaster – Blume sets new goals008881
VW is in its worst crisis to date in the world’s largest car market. Now a new formula is supposed to bring about a change. Analysts see a problem above all – and are calling for radical steps. Go to Source
Le Chëvron: New Citroën showroom opened
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AUTOHAUS SteuerLuchs: Raising thresholds for company size classes
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