There was a time when Volvo’s aversion to curves was so acute that you’d see one only in the wheel in your hands, under the arches or perhaps under the bonnet, where the arc of a cable had escaped the company’s obsession with the straight and narrow. That changed quite suddenly in 1996 with the… Continue reading Volvo C70: Sweden’s forgotten 4 Series now a £1000 bargain
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BASF develops new processes for recycling of polyamides from ELVs
At this year’s K 2025 (October 8-15) to be held in Dusseldorf, BASF and its partners will be presenting two pioneering technologies that enable the recycling of polyamides from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). While the recovery of metals from decommissioned vehicles has been successfully practiced for decades, around 200 kilograms of plastic per vehicle often end… Continue reading BASF develops new processes for recycling of polyamides from ELVs
Stellantis Said to Explore Sale of Car-Sharing Unit Free2move
(Bloomberg) — Stellantis NV is mulling a potential sale of its car-sharing business Free2move as Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa looks to turn around the ailing automaker, according to people familiar with the situation. The manufacturer has reached out to potential buyers for Free2move, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal… Continue reading Stellantis Said to Explore Sale of Car-Sharing Unit Free2move
German Manager Magazin: Mobileye, ZF and the new bicycle fright – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004455
Dear reader, dear reader, A new blow every week. First, Bosch announces that it will be deleted another 13,000 jobs in Germany by 2030. Now the new ZF boss Mathias Miedreich (50) puts on: 7600 jobs less in the drive division until 2030; Overall, he wants to reduce the number of jobs at ZF by… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Mobileye, ZF and the new bicycle fright – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004455
Tourism: Daimler builds Ladenetz for coaches
The bus manufacturer Daimler wants to enable the use of electric buses on travel routes. The charging points arise at tourist destinations. ((Electromobility,, Electric car))) Go to source
Are buyers ready for the amazing things their new cars can do?
What David Hasselhoff depicted back in the 1980s with KITT, a sentient Pontiac Trans Am, car makers and their technology partners now believe is becoming a reality for everyone. Smarter software, ballooning levels of computer power and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) are on the cusp of allowing drivers to create a relationship with… Continue reading Are buyers ready for the amazing things their new cars can do?
German Handelsblatt: Oldtimer: The Volks-Benz will be 50-a look back at the Mercedes-Benz W 123011531
The Mercedes W 123 stands for the Federal Republic of the 70s and 80s like no other premium car: the Benz imparted bourgeois noblesse and temporarily sold better than the VW Golf. Go to source
GST ICE effect: Electric car and SUV sales slow down after two months of record growth
After two consecutive months of record sales, demand for electric passenger vehicles has felt the heat from the massive consumer demand for internal combustion engine (ICE) PVs as a result of the intensive price cuts enabled by the rationalisation of GST from 28% to 18% as also the withdrawal of the compensation cess. The 5%… Continue reading GST ICE effect: Electric car and SUV sales slow down after two months of record growth
“2025 Belonging Awards” Winners Announced – Setting a Benchmark for Leading Organizations
SHANGHAI, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the “2025 Belonging Awards” hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, a leading employer brand communication organization, have been officially announced in China. This year’s awards involved a comprehensive evaluation of companies across 10 key categories, 21 dimensions, and 112 indicators. Ultimately, the following 72 outstanding companies… Continue reading “2025 Belonging Awards” Winners Announced – Setting a Benchmark for Leading Organizations
“2025 Belonging Awards” Winners Announced – Setting a Benchmark for Leading Organizations
SHANGHAI, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the “2025 Belonging Awards” hosted by the Employer Branding Institute, a leading employer brand communication organization, have been officially announced in China. This year’s awards involved a comprehensive evaluation of companies across 10 key categories, 21 dimensions, and 112 indicators. Ultimately, the following 72 outstanding companies… Continue reading “2025 Belonging Awards” Winners Announced – Setting a Benchmark for Leading Organizations