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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: This is what Mercedes is planning for the successor to the A-Class012321

Production in Rastatt: The A-Class could be relocated to Hungary in the future. Photo: dpa Oberpfaffenhofen. Mercedes is planning a successor to the A-Class. As “Automobilwoche” reports, citing head of development Jörg Burzer, the next generation of the compact model will be built based on the MMA platform from 2028. Together with the larger CLA… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: This is what Mercedes is planning for the successor to the A-Class012321

German Handelsblatt: Used car check: The VW Passat reveals these weaknesses in the Tüv012320

VW also offered the Passat in an R Line. However, the performance range only reached 280 hp Photo: VW Cologne. The VW Passat is at the top of the list for many people who are entitled to a company car. The station wagon version called Variant is particularly popular as a fleet vehicle, as is… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Used car check: The VW Passat reveals these weaknesses in the Tüv012320

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Model surprise: Mercedes is working on a successor to the A-Class012319

Production in Rastatt: The A-Class could be relocated to Hungary in the future. Photo: dpa Oberpfaffenhofen. Mercedes is planning a successor to the A-Class. As “Automobilwoche” reports, citing head of development Jörg Burzer, the next generation of the compact model will be built based on the MMA platform from 2028. Together with the larger CLA… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Model surprise: Mercedes is working on a successor to the A-Class012319

German FAZ: Union accuses Mercedes of intimidation in the USA010554

In the end it was clear. Only 43.6 percent of employees at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, voted for union representation of their interests in May 2024. The car union United Auto Workers (UAW) had been so confident in advance that it would be able to get union membership this time. From the UAW’s… Continue reading German FAZ: Union accuses Mercedes of intimidation in the USA010554

German FAZ: Should VW soon build drones?010553

Europe now needs a lot of drones, and as quickly as possible. To help Ukraine in its fight for survival against Russia, but also for its own defense. If an emergency occurs and Putin dares to attack, Europe will not only have to be protected by tanks, anti-aircraft missiles and fighter jets, but also by… Continue reading German FAZ: Should VW soon build drones?010553

German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010552

Buying a used car from a private seller in Russia does not generate revenue for the Russian state on a scale that would help President Vladimir Putin in the war against Ukraine. With this reason, the buyer of a Mercedes from Russia defended himself against the seizure of his car by the main customs office.… Continue reading German FAZ: ECJ strengthens EU sanctions regime against Russia010552

German FAZ: Should VW soon build drones?010554

German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010553

Although Dacia, the cheaper brand of the Renault Group, has recently had great success, the new boss Katrin Adt does not want to enjoy her laurels in peace. On the contrary: “We need change because the world around us is changing,” Adt told the F.A.Z. “Dacia has to reinvent itself so that we can remain… Continue reading German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010553

German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010552

There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010552