Only a few months in and already the 2025 Formula 1 season is proving to be a nail-biter, with the established driver order and team hierarchy under threat. So it’s fortunate that two cars present at every race are standing ready to intervene when things get messy. They are the official FIA safety and medical… Continue reading Safety fast: driving Aston’s other F1 car
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German FAZ: Max Verstappen and the silver arrow on the Horizont009596
Just got up and already zoff? In the morning early in the morning, two men bend around fifty to the Brackley Road around fifty. They come from one of the campsites, of which there is a good dozen in the area around Silverstone. Now they want to go. The men have created their ornate: the… Continue reading German FAZ: Max Verstappen and the silver arrow on the Horizont009596
Mercedes-Benz electric G-Wagen review: king of the off-road
The G580 with EQ Technology may have a fancy name, but it stays true to its original formula. The G580 with EQ Technology may have a fancy name, but it stays true to its original formula. As exciting as it is to see how electric technology redefines automotive transportation, it’s just as exciting to see… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz electric G-Wagen review: king of the off-road
How Venkat Thimaraju Bridged Mines and Machines for Daimler
To an outsider, Venkat Thimaraju’s job description wouldn’t have included “mining evangelist.” But after months of crawling into iron ore pits to fine-tune shift patterns, that’s effectively what he became. The truck that emerged—Daimler’s Torqshift series models—bears the imprint of his persistence, a testament to what can happen when institutional boundaries yield to individual vision. … Continue reading How Venkat Thimaraju Bridged Mines and Machines for Daimler
@VW Group: A new era for the four rings: 60 years since the first post-war Audi010400
A new era began in Ingolstadt 60 years ago: the first post-Second World War Audi rolled off the assembly line on August 13, 1965. And on that occasion, after a quarter of a century, Auto Union GmbH once again adopted the traditional Audi brand name. The name itself was intended to demonstrate the model’s status… Continue reading @VW Group: A new era for the four rings: 60 years since the first post-war Audi010400
German FAZ: Fight for America009587
There was a time when Volkswagen was a big number in the United States. In the 1950s and 1960s, VW brought its beetle to America, the Bulli became a symbol of the Flower power generation. But then the Wolfsburgers let a lot of grinding. False products and other mistakes led to their market shares going… Continue reading German FAZ: Fight for America009587
German FAZ: Cartel lawsuit is particularly aimed at Scania009586
Almost 1000 transport and logistics companies from all over Germany continue to put pressure on the members of the so-called trucks cartel. As the Federal Association of Good Working Logistics and Disposal (BGL) announced, the legal service provider Truck Reclaim claims to be claimed for almost 15,000 procurement processes in court, which he previously had… Continue reading German FAZ: Cartel lawsuit is particularly aimed at Scania009586
German FAZ: Fight for America009586
There was a time when Volkswagen was a big number in the United States. In the 1950s and 1960s, VW brought its beetle to America, the Bulli became a symbol of the Flower power generation. But then the Wolfsburgers let a lot of grinding. False products and other mistakes led to their market shares going… Continue reading German FAZ: Fight for America009586
Xperi Showcases HD Radio Tech for Indian Automotive Market
Xperi, a global technology leader in audio, imaging, and digital media, today emphasised the benefits of its HD Radio technology for the evolution of terrestrial radio broadcasting in India. With over two decades of successful commercial deployment in North America, HD Radio offers anefficient and enhanced digital radio solution for the Indian market. The company… Continue reading Xperi Showcases HD Radio Tech for Indian Automotive Market
China urges caution – and speed – on assisted-driving technology
I see sleek electric cars and flying taxis navigate a bustling cityscape, guided by holographic projections and advanced assisted-driving technology. China’s automakers are outpacing foreign rivals in their push for assisted-driving technology, eager to woo motorists hungry for rapid innovation. Yet, Beijing has a nuanced message for its rising stars: move fast – but be… Continue reading China urges caution – and speed – on assisted-driving technology