German FAZ: Herculean task for centenarians005758

The track is tough, but the 100-year-old Mercedes 6/40/65 hp will master it. Image: Thomas Geiger The best racing cars in the world used to compete on the Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel, old Jaguars, Daimler, Bugatti, Opel, Tatra and BMW. At the end of April, some dare to climb the summit again. An early summer morning,… Continue reading German FAZ: Herculean task for centenarians005758

German FAZ: “Inflation is a disease”005760

Demonstrators in Paris: Inflation is also fueling dissatisfaction. Image: EPA High food inflation has alarmed the French. The debate has picked up speed, as has the blame game. Michel-Édouard Leclerc rarely minces his words. But last week, the boss and founder’s son of France’s largest supermarket chain of the same name shared on the radio… Continue reading German FAZ: “Inflation is a disease”005760

German FAZ: Mehmets Liebling005759

How do you advertise a likeable car? With a sympathizer. A decade ago, former national soccer player Mehmet Scholl, who was known as a television commentator for his snappy jokes, drove up to the golf course in the cute Dacia Duster. We don’t know what kind of vehicle the man had when he wasn’t out… Continue reading German FAZ: Mehmets Liebling005759

German FAZ: Plug out005758

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German FAZ: A drop in the diplomatic service005758

Little speedster: With its teardrop shape, the Microlino looks like it’s always in a bit of a hurry. Image: Micro Neither a car nor a motorcycle, but in a class of its own: the Microlino is preparing to become the most likeable urban vehicle on the market. Electric, of course. But expensive. When grandfather’s heart… Continue reading German FAZ: A drop in the diplomatic service005758

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006792

Volkswagen verkauft sein Werk in Kaluga an die russische Autohandelsgruppe Avilon. Das berichten mehrere russische Medien und beziehen sich dabei unter anderem auf ein Statement des Handels- und Industrieministers Denis Manturov.Manturov sagte der Nachrichtenagentur Tass bereits am Dienstag, dass die entscheidende Sitzung der Regierungskommission stattgefunden habe. „Dementsprechend sind die Details genehmigt, und der Deal zwischen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006792

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006791

Volkswagen verkauft sein Werk in Kaluga an die russische Autohandelsgruppe Avilon. Das berichten mehrere russische Medien und beziehen sich dabei unter anderem auf ein Statement des Handels- und Industrieministers Denis Manturov.Manturov sagte der Nachrichtenagentur Tass bereits am Dienstag, dass die entscheidende Sitzung der Regierungskommission stattgefunden habe. „Dementsprechend sind die Details genehmigt, und der Deal zwischen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006791

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006789

Volkswagen verkauft sein Werk in Kaluga an die russische Autohandelsgruppe Avilon. Das berichten mehrere russische Medien und beziehen sich dabei unter anderem auf ein Statement des Handels- und Industrieministers Denis Manturov.Manturov sagte der Nachrichtenagentur Tass bereits am Dienstag, dass die entscheidende Sitzung der Regierungskommission stattgefunden habe. „Dementsprechend sind die Details genehmigt, und der Deal zwischen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006789

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006789

Volkswagen verkauft sein Werk in Kaluga an die russische Autohandelsgruppe Avilon. Das berichten mehrere russische Medien und beziehen sich dabei unter anderem auf ein Statement des Handels- und Industrieministers Denis Manturov.Manturov sagte der Nachrichtenagentur Tass bereits am Dienstag, dass die entscheidende Sitzung der Regierungskommission stattgefunden habe. „Dementsprechend sind die Details genehmigt, und der Deal zwischen… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW is apparently selling its plant in Kaluga to a Russian car dealer – who could manufacture Chinese vehicles there006789