After the sudden expiry of the electric car purchase bonus in 2023 and the decline in demand, politicians are increasingly calling for new purchase incentives. (Electric car, car) Go to Source
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McLaren P1: Formula 1 driver drives Lego McLaren in Silverstone
Lego’s model building team from the Czech Republic has done it again and recreated a super sports car. This time Lego is letting a Formula 1 driver drive the McLaren P1. (Lego, formula 1) Go to Source
Meta-study: Air taxis “more castle in the air than vertical take-off aircraft”
Air taxis like Volocopter probably only bring a few advantages in urban traffic. Especially for people who can afford such flights. (Air taxi, Skydrive) Go to Source
German FAZ: Adrian Newey and the fear of retirement007679
He has won more world titles than Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen combined. His salary puts him in the same league as the highest-paid pilots. There is no team that wouldn’t like to have him in their ranks. Adrian Newey is the most successful designer in Formula 1 history. Go to Source
German FAZ: Short-time work at Opel partner Segula007679
According to F.A.Z. information, the company initially applied for short-time work for around 60 employees for three months, which corresponds to around a tenth of the workforce in Rüsselsheim. However, management said that in some cases the issue had already been resolved because new orders had come in. Segula Technologies, headquartered in France, took over… Continue reading German FAZ: Short-time work at Opel partner Segula007679
German FAZ: BMW reorganizes design007681
The Bavarian automobile manufacturer BMW is restructuring its design department and is also bringing in staff from outside. According to information from the F.A.Z. The change will be announced in the next few days. Accordingly, responsibilities will be divided under the leadership of the previous head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk. From now on, Maximilian… Continue reading German FAZ: BMW reorganizes design007681
German FAZ: Bergab007680
It’s hard to argue that automakers’ share prices are cause for celebration. What Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz deliver on the trading floor raises questions. Oliver Blume overloaded with his numerous tasks? Oliver Zipse without an attractive answer to the upheavals? Ola Källenius took a wrong turn into a lost luxury strategy? Or has a… Continue reading German FAZ: Bergab007680
German FAZ: Volvo fills up with fresh energy007679
Volvo is practicing the balancing act. We ask ourselves whether there can be a balancing act with three legs. So the story goes like this: The large SUV XC90, which defines the brand alongside the eternal station wagons, is currently getting a refresh so that it can live even longer with its practical talents and… Continue reading German FAZ: Volvo fills up with fresh energy007679
German FAZ: BMW slowed down007679
BMW is not Volkswagen. The Munich car manufacturer is a long way from a failed electric offensive, poorly utilized factories and a broken industrial peace. And CEO Oliver Zipse generally only talks about a crisis when the situation is almost hopeless: “A crisis is when you no longer know what to do,” said Zipse recently… Continue reading German FAZ: BMW slowed down007679
German FAZ: The great frustration of Boeing employees007680
The bad news for Boeing continues: The American aircraft manufacturer is being rocked by a major strike for the first time since 2008. Thousands of employees walked off work at factories near Seattle on Friday, bringing production of key Boeing models such as the 737 Max and 777 to a standstill. The workers had previously… Continue reading German FAZ: The great frustration of Boeing employees007680