The automotive industry is in crisis worldwide. German manufacturers are hit particularly hard. Profits in particular are under pressure, as a new analysis shows. Go to Source
Category: German Press
EU: FDP calls for complete withdrawal of the combustion ban
From the FDP’s point of view, corrections to the planned ban on combustion engines in the EU are not enough. The party leader sees the future of the automotive industry in Europe at risk. (Combustion ban, Electric car) Go to Source
E-Pickups: Rivian is developing its own AI chip for autonomous driving
Rivian presents its own processor, AI assistants and lidar integration and will launch a subscription for autonomous driving in early 2026. (Rivian, star Wars) Go to Source
Electric SUV: Geely is testing a car with 90-degree steering
The car manufacturer Geely has presented an electric car prototype with wheel hub motors that can drive sideways and turn on the spot. (Park, Electric car) Go to Source
German FAZ: “You know him”010345
The car crisis dictates the topics in the Baden-Württemberg state election campaign. On Friday, the CDU brought Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the chairman of the EPP parliamentary group, Manfred Weber, and its top candidate Manuel Hagel to Heidelberg to inform about the “end of the combustion engine”. According to Weber, a serious industrial policy mistake by… Continue reading German FAZ: “You know him”010345
German FAZ: VW sets billion-dollar milestone for German auto industry010345
FAZ+Battery cells for electric cars: VW sets a billion-dollar milestone for the German auto industryDecember 13, 2025, 11:30 a.m. Reading time: 7 min. Expand image descriptionThe Volkswagen car company is putting its first battery cell factory into operation in Salzgitter. It is Europe’s last chance to catch up with China. Go to Source
CO2 fleet requirements: EU is considering weakening climate requirements for car manufacturers
Instead of annual targets, car manufacturers should be able to offset their CO2 emissions over several years in the future. (car, EU Commission) Go to Source
Electromobility: Cable thefts are crippling charging points in the north
The theft of copper is increasing nationwide. In the north, it is currently leading to charging station failures particularly frequently. (Electromobility, Electric car) Go to Source
Car: Tesla’s dashcam embeds telemetry data
Tesla has expanded its dashcam function with an update: various telemetry data is now embedded. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Parking and charging: EU plans to grant benefits for small electric cars from Europe
The aim is to strengthen the range of small European electric cars with parking advantages and fewer requirements compared to larger vehicles. (Electric car, policy) Go to Source