Level 1 – assisted driving: The driver is responsible, he has to stay in control of the system at all times. The technology provides support when steering or accelerating. Typical examples would be lane departure warning, cruise control or automatic distance control. Level 2 – semi-automated driving: Here, too, the driver remains responsible and must… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen and Ford stop robo car dream Argo AI002100
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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes doubles profit and increases its forecast again005491
Krieg, Inflation, Zinswende: Über der gesamten europäischen Industrie hat sich ein „perfekter Sturm“ zusammengebraut, bekundete Mercedes-Chef Ola Källenius erst vor wenigen Tagen. Der Manager beobachtet eine nie da gewesene „Makronervosität“. Sein Unternehmen spürt davon im Tagesgeschäft jedoch bis dato nahezu nichts. Im Gegenteil: Der Stuttgarter Autobauer verdient trotz der vielen Krisen weiterhin prächtig.Im dritten Quartal… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes doubles profit and increases its forecast again005491
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes doubles profit and increases its forecast again005491
Krieg, Inflation, Zinswende: Über der gesamten europäischen Industrie hat sich ein „perfekter Sturm“ zusammengebraut, bekundete Mercedes-Chef Ola Källenius erst vor wenigen Tagen. Der Manager beobachtet eine nie da gewesene „Makronervosität“. Sein Unternehmen spürt davon im Tagesgeschäft jedoch bis dato nahezu nichts. Im Gegenteil: Der Stuttgarter Autobauer verdient trotz der vielen Krisen weiterhin prächtig.Im dritten Quartal… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes doubles profit and increases its forecast again005491
German Handelsblatt: Used car check: Mercedes without airs and graces – this is how the B-Class performs as a used car from005490
Mercedes B-Class (Type W 246) The model proves to be extremely reliable in the used car check. Should the used vehicle you are looking for be practical and solid? Is neither the “coolness” factor nor the ostentatious horsepower the focus of the used car search? And does your back pinch and twitch every now and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Used car check: Mercedes without airs and graces – this is how the B-Class performs as a used car from005490
Electric cars: Car buyers fear hidden costs
Insurance, disposal and high repair costs after accidents deter potential buyers of electric cars. (electromobility, electric car) Go to Source
Ken Block: Audi S1 Hoonitron drifts electrically through Las Vegas
US drift artist Ken Block drifted through Las Vegas in the electric Audi S1 Hoonitron. The vehicle is a one-off. (Audi, electric car) Go to Source
Sports car in SUV look: Lotus Eletre drives up to 265 km/h
Lotus has released prices and features of its SUV Eletre. The electric car with five doors is available from 95,990 euros. (lotus, OLED) Go to Source
Electric car: Volkswagen wants to build 23,000 euro electric car
From 2030, Volkswagen intends to only offer the cars of its R sub-brand with electric drives. From VW there should be small electric cars from 23,000 euros. (Volkswagen ID., electric car) Go to Source
Energy crisis: Audi boss for speed limit and car-free days
Audi boss Duesmann sees a speed limit and car-free days as a symbol to get Germany in the mood for savings. (Audi, technology) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Argo AI: Volkswagen and Ford abandon a billion-dollar project for autonomous driving – employees appalled005487
The Volkswagen Group and the US car manufacturer Ford are abandoning a joint project for autonomous driving. Both companies are stopping financial support for the software developer Argo AI, which was supposed to develop computer systems for autonomously used robotic taxis for both Ford and VW. The US company Argo AI will therefore probably have… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Argo AI: Volkswagen and Ford abandon a billion-dollar project for autonomous driving – employees appalled005487