BMW says goodbye to preferred shares: conversion into common shares is planned. The price reactions showed mixed market sentiment. A final decision is due in May 2026. Go to Source
Category: German Press
German Handelsblatt: Mercedes CLA: Mercedes also wants to become more economical with combustion engines012071
The new Mercedes CLA uses a new 48-volt hybrid system. Even with a petrol engine, the model is often electrically powered. What the new system can and cannot do. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: End of preferred shares – BMW plans new share structure012070
BMW says goodbye to preferred shares: conversion into common shares is planned. The price reactions showed mixed market sentiment. A final decision is due in May 2026. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes exchanges key positions below the board012069
Because the manufacturer is facing a crucial year, CEO Källenius is relying on new top managers. Above all, Mercedes attaches great importance to new appointments. Go to Source
Electric GT from Jaguar: Monolith with gigantic engine power
The electric Jaguar GT is huge and has gigantic engine power. It practically flies over the runway, but the price is also off the charts. (Jaguar Land Rover, Electric car) Go to Source
Battery cell production: VW puts the Salzgitter gigafactory into operation
In addition to numerous failed battery cell factories, there is a successful project in Germany. Tesla is also preparing cell production. (Battery, technology) Go to Source
Kia EV4 Fastback in the test: Kia’s sedan with comfortable road holding
Kia’s EV4 is a mix of EV3 and EV6. A hatchback was designed specifically for Europe, but the fastback was better in the test. (Kia, Electric car) Go to Source
Misleading advertising: Tesla threatens to stop sales for 30 days in California
Tesla shares are reaching new records, but in California there is still trouble with the traffic authority over terms like autopilot. (Tesla, technology) Go to Source
New climate protection requirements: Auto industry dissatisfied with ban on combustion engines
As expected, Brussels is partially withdrawing the ban on combustion engines. The auto industry has nevertheless announced resistance to the plans. (Combustion ban, Electric car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car financing: Mercedes talks to BNP Paribas about selling leasing division012067
The Athlon leasing division is apparently about to be sold. The French bank wants to build a European leasing champion and expects high profits. Go to Source