Auto giant shares tumble on Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland

The logo of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen can be seen on a vehicle in front of a VW dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Shares of some of Europe’s biggest carmakers fell sharply on Monday morning, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on several European countries over Greenland.… Continue reading Auto giant shares tumble on Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland

German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010454

Small small cars have a hard time. Due to many new technical regulations, production costs are rising and profits are difficult to realize. A number of manufacturers such as VW and Opel no longer serve the A segment. Instead of 180,000 units like in 2021, less than 80,000 were sold in Germany last year. Toyota… Continue reading German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010454

Getting an old Peugeot 205 (and its driver) through UK’s toughest rally

Standing here in Carmarthen’s Guildhall Square, I can barely see the ramp that has been erected for the inbound procession, because of the horde of people surrounding me. It’s snowing, but a wintry shower isn’t going to subdue this vibrant crowd. Parked a metre away from me is a long line of historic rally cars… Continue reading Getting an old Peugeot 205 (and its driver) through UK’s toughest rally

International Paper Declares Quarterly Dividend

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4625 per share for the period from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, inclusive, on the common stock, par value $1.00, of the Company, payable on March 17, 2026, to holders of record at the… Continue reading International Paper Declares Quarterly Dividend

German FAZ: Protest against development of farmland 010452

The city of Rüsselsheim would like to make its contribution to alleviating the housing shortage in the Rhine-Main region. This is not entirely selfless, as more residents also bring more money into the cash-strapped city coffers. In addition to the development of the old Opel factory, the approximately 65 hectare new development area “Eselswiese” in… Continue reading German FAZ: Protest against development of farmland 010452

German FAZ: Journey to heaven 010451

In the contemporary automotive calendar, model changes often only mark subtle shifts. Some things are becoming edgier, others are becoming more digital, and many things are becoming more efficient. It’s similar with the Opel with probably the most heavenly name, Astra. He’s starting this year with new resolutions. After a year in which the brand… Continue reading German FAZ: Journey to heaven 010451

More powerful DS No4 primed to become brand’s first hot hatch

The outlandish DS No4 Taylor Made concept previews how DS will make its range-topping variants stand out better – and the first of these will be a sportier version of its mid-sized hatchback. The concept, designed in partnership with DS Formula E driver Taylor Barnard (hence the name) and unveiled at the Brussels motor show, is based on… Continue reading More powerful DS No4 primed to become brand’s first hot hatch

Vauxhall to push ‘Britishness’ in battle against the Chinese, with help from Team GB

Vauxhall has announced a partnership with Team GB, something the maker’s MD says will give the brand a renewed focus on its “Britishness”, and help it back to the UK new-car sales podium by 2028.  Speaking exclusively to Auto Express, group managing director for Stellantis UK and managing director of Vauxhall, Eurig Druce, said: “To… Continue reading Vauxhall to push ‘Britishness’ in battle against the Chinese, with help from Team GB