The Tesla Model Y Standard retains the expensive glass roof of the premium version – but no one can see it anymore. A roof lining obscures the view. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Category: German Press
German FAZ: “Industrial suicide, senseless and stupid”010084
FAZ+Ineos founder in a rage: “Industrial suicide, senseless and stupid” October 11, 2025, 1:41 p.m. Reading time: 5 min. Expand image description Jim Ratcliffe founded the chemical company Ineos, is known as the financier of the Manchester United football club and enjoys the role of clear speaker. His anger is currently sparked by the EU’s… Continue reading German FAZ: “Industrial suicide, senseless and stupid”010084
Charging record: Mercedes-AMG breaks the megawatt barrier
With over 1,000 kilowatts of charging power, the Mercedes GT XX sets new standards. 17.3 kWh flows in just 60 seconds – enough for a range of 125 kilometers. (Mercedes Benz, Electric car) Go to Source
Model Y: Tesla attacks with competitive pricing – and leaves a big gap
Tesla will be bringing the Model Y Standard onto the market in November for 39,990 euros. A vehicle will be removed from the program for this purpose. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Compensation package: Musk is unlikely to go away empty-handed
Tesla’s board of directors emphasizes that Elon Musk could not get anything from his $1 trillion package – experts believe that is unrealistic. (Elon Musk, Electric car) Go to Source
Grandland: Opel expands electric range with long-distance version
Opel’s Grandland Electric is intended to appeal to long-distance customers with its large battery. The long-range version offers a range of almost 700 kilometers. (Opel, Electric car) Go to Source
Car summit in the Chancellery: Government wants a ban on combustion engines
The Union and SPD are for electric cars, but want more flexibility for the auto industry. According to Merz, the combustion ban is “technically not possible”. (Combustion ban, Electric car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Talks about savings round: Will the Porsche job guarantee be overturned?011595
Decline in sales in China, combustion engine comeback, billions in costs: Porsche is under pressure. Now management and employees are negotiating further cuts. The job guarantee is also up for debate. Go to Source
German FAZ: The next heating rules are coming010082
FAZ+Europe’s building plan: The next heating rules are coming October 10th, 2025, 11:24am Reading time: 4 minutes Expand image description Off for gas and oil in new buildings, renovation goals for the oldest houses: An EU directive sets the course for the heating transition. A major landlord warns of high costs. Go to Source
German FAZ: VW sells almost 80 percent more electric cars in Europe010082
After a long dry spell, the Volkswagen Group is making progress in its European electric car business, but is facing increasing difficulties in other regions of the world – especially China. As VW announced on Friday, deliveries of fully electric cars in Europe rose by 78 percent to 522,600 vehicles between January and September. This… Continue reading German FAZ: VW sells almost 80 percent more electric cars in Europe010082