The Mercedes B-Class was never really beautiful. But especially as a used car, the compact model shows how solidly built it is and reveals only a few weaknesses. Go to Source
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German Handelsblatt: Achim Dietrich: ZF works council sounds the alarm: A third of the domestic plants should be “closed as quickly as possible”009833
The head of the works council of the second largest automotive supplier sees the board “in panic mode” and complains about expensive McKinsey consultants. Their austerity measures are costing profitable sales and endangering the future. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: SUV: VW Tayron: The XL version of the Tiguan009832 can do that
The long version of the Tiguan with up to seven seats will in future be called Tayron and will be managed as an independent series. It starts at an impressive 45,000 euros, but that is put into perspective upon closer inspection. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: SUV: The flagship from Eisenach – Opel shows the new Grandland009831
The basis for the new Opel Grandland comes from Stellantis. But the German brand is selling the new SUV with great confidence. Because the designers had a lot of freedom. Go to Source
German FAZ: Social is what saves work007881
When things get tight for Olaf Scholz, he discovers his inner labor law specialist. This is how he introduced himself on stage when he wanted to become SPD chairman in 2019 – without success. The comrades did not believe that the Federal Minister of Finance also had a heart for the little people. Go to… Continue reading German FAZ: Social is what saves work007881
German FAZ: How a blockchain makes luxury goods more valuable007880
When the keyword blockchain is mentioned, most people’s association is: Bitcoin. After that there might be Ethereum, but then it’s usually over. The possible applications of a blockchain are diverse and go far beyond cryptocurrencies. In order to put such an application, which has nothing to do with cryptocurrencies, into practice, the luxury goods manufacturers… Continue reading German FAZ: How a blockchain makes luxury goods more valuable007880
German FAZ: Renault crosses its fingers007880
Two of countless encounters during our first test drive in the new electric R5, painted bright green. A French man in his mid-forties wants to look and sit down. He drives a Porsche 911 “for joy”, a Tesla “in everyday life” and lives in Paris, “where it is tight and this wonderful reminiscence of the… Continue reading German FAZ: Renault crosses its fingers007880
German FAZ: Electric motor with double oomph007882
Engine developers are also hoping for more power from less material, perhaps even double power. They don’t rely so much on the principle of hope, but rather on clever constructions. A new double-rotor engine, which the Deep Drive company, which was only founded in 2021, has hatched under the wings of the Bavarian Motor Works,… Continue reading German FAZ: Electric motor with double oomph007882
German FAZ: The environment has to be worth it007881
A week ago we asked the question on this site whether riding a motorcycle with an automatic transmission is even fun. Yamaha has a corresponding model at the start, as does BMW. Technically speaking, these are automated manual transmissions with the option of automatic gear changing. Our conclusion was that automatic systems with intervention options… Continue reading German FAZ: The environment has to be worth it007881
German FAZ: The fourth one likes contrasts007880
BMW is renewing two of its most important models almost simultaneously: the One and the X3, which was presented here last week. Before the Three million units of the Golf competitor have been built since 2004. Go to Source