ZF sells its driver assistance business to Harman. The group would like to use the proceeds to reduce debt and focus more on core areas such as chassis and drive. Go to Source
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German Handelsblatt: Car trade: Volkswagen ends direct sales of electric cars throughout Europe012116
First a pioneer, now a U-turn: VW is once again leaving the e-car business in Europe entirely to its dealers. The manufacturer is thus ending an ongoing dispute. Go to Source
Electromobility: VW ends direct sales of electric cars
Volkswagen is giving up direct sales of ID models. In the future, dealers will buy electric cars themselves again and determine the prices. (Electric car, car) Go to Source
Waymo: Robotaxis cause traffic jams during power outages
On Saturday, Waymo taxis got stuck in moving traffic, causing traffic jams in San Francisco. The reason was probably a power outage. (Waymo, car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car supplier: Samsung subsidiary Harman buys ZF division 012115
The German auto supplier ZF’s driving assistance systems business is changing hands in a billion-dollar deal. The buyer of the division comes from South Korea. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car supplier: Samsung subsidiary Harman buys ZF division 012114
The German auto supplier ZF’s driving assistance systems business is changing hands in a billion-dollar deal. The buyer of the division comes from South Korea. Go to Source
German FAZ: Mercedes wants to pay 100 million for the end of the diesel dispute010374
Mercedes-Benz wants to finally settle the dispute over alleged emissions violations in the USA with a payment of the equivalent of just over 102 million euros. A spokesman for the car manufacturer in Stuttgart said settlements had been reached with US states. They would still have to be approved by the responsible courts. In the… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes wants to pay 100 million for the end of the diesel dispute010374
German FAZ: A new attempt010374
Good evening, just before Christmas, would you like a little quiz? But please. Which of these former mayors of Frankfurt announced his return to politics on Monday? Volker Hauff? Andreas von Schoeler? Maybe Petra Roth? Or maybe Peter Feldmann? Pondering, pondering. Mr. Feldmann, of course. At ten in the morning he invited the journalists to… Continue reading German FAZ: A new attempt010374
German FAZ: These are not ordinary horses010374
FAZ+Spirit Horses: These are not ordinary horsesBy Stefan NinkDecember 22, 2025, 1:52 p.m. Reading time: 3 min. Expand image descriptionGrounding yourself with horses: The most miraculous things happen on Manitoulin Island, an island in the Canadian province of Ontario. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Waymo robot taxis: Blackout in San Francisco leads to traffic chaos004616
An hour-long power outage in San Francisco, USA, not only left many of the city’s citizens in the dark on Sunday – there were also apparently chaotic conditions on many streets because of the company’s autonomous taxis Waymo stopped along the way. It is unclear exactly how many vehicles were affected. Videos shared on social… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Waymo robot taxis: Blackout in San Francisco leads to traffic chaos004616