German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012211

Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012211

German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010442

The European Commission did not explicitly confirm this. However, on Monday it published “guidelines” on how manufacturers can avoid the current special tariffs on electric cars produced in China. They must commit not to sell the cars below a certain minimum price in Europe. The special tariffs are currently between 7.8 percent and 35.3 percent… Continue reading German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010442

German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010441

For Mercedes it is the great hope: the electric model GLC, equipped with the latest technology from ultra-fast charging to modern driving assistants, should finally make the brand with the star shine again. It’s an “incredibly important car,” enthuses CEO Ola Källenius every time he’s asked about it. Compact mid-range off-road vehicles like the GLC… Continue reading German FAZ: Waiting for the hopefuls GLC, ID.Polo and iX3010441

BMW says electric M3 will be a ‘new level’ of performance

Transportation The upcoming M3 will be BMW’s first proper all-electric M-series sports car. It’s quad motor setup is sure to pack a punch. The upcoming M3 will be BMW’s first proper all-electric M-series sports car. It’s quad motor setup is sure to pack a punch. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 14, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC… Continue reading BMW says electric M3 will be a ‘new level’ of performance

Provest Equity Partners y CTW Venture Partners anuncian una inversión conjunta estratégica en NFW

-Provest Equity Partners y CTW Venture Partners anuncian una inversión conjunta estratégica en Natural Fiber Welding Inc. Esta alianza acelera la innovación y la comercialización de una plataforma de materiales vegetales de alto rendimiento PEORIA, Ill., 14 de enero de 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Fiber Welding Inc. NFW, pionera en materiales vegetales de alto rendimiento,… Continue reading Provest Equity Partners y CTW Venture Partners anuncian una inversión conjunta estratégica en NFW

Provest Equity Partners und CTW Venture Partners kündigen eine gemeinsame strategische Investition in Natural Fiber Welding Inc. an.

Partnerschaft beschleunigt Innovation und Markteinführung einer leistungsstarken, pflanzenbasierten Materialplattform PEORIA, Ill., 14. Januar 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Fiber Welding Inc. NFW, ein Pionier auf dem Gebiet der pflanzlichen Hochleistungsmaterialien, gab heute eine strategische gemeinsame Investition von Provest Equity Partners und CTW Venture Partners bekannt. Die Investition unterstützt die nächste Wachstumsphase von NFW, in der das Unternehmen… Continue reading Provest Equity Partners und CTW Venture Partners kündigen eine gemeinsame strategische Investition in Natural Fiber Welding Inc. an.

Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners Announce Strategic Joint Investment in Natural Fiber Welding Inc.

Partnership Accelerates Innovation and Market Introduction of High-Performance, Plant-Based Materials Platform PEORIA, Ill., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Fiber Welding Inc. NFW, a pioneer in high-performance, plant-based materials, today announced a strategic joint investment from Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners. The investment supports NFW’s next phase of growth as the company accelerates commercialization… Continue reading Provest Equity Partners and CTW Venture Partners Announce Strategic Joint Investment in Natural Fiber Welding Inc.

GENESIS EARNS ‘PLATINUM’ FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FROM PINNACLE AWARDS

Genesis recognized for its mini-pitch initiative in partnership with U.S. Soccer Foundation FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Genesis earned Platinum, receiving top honors in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category from the 2025 Pinnacle Awards for Business. Through Genesis Gives, Genesis partners with nonprofit organizations, like U.S. Soccer Foundation, to expand access… Continue reading GENESIS EARNS ‘PLATINUM’ FOR CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FROM PINNACLE AWARDS

Honda Begins U.S. Production of New Lineup of ProZision™ Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers

Honda produces its first line of zero-turn radius (ZTR) riding lawn mowers Zero-turn radius mower is Honda’s first designed for commercial use Honda began lawn mower production in North Carolina in 1984, where it now builds all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in addition to lawn mowers and other power equipment SWEPSONVILLE, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —… Continue reading Honda Begins U.S. Production of New Lineup of ProZision™ Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers

German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012207

Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: Under high pressure. Photo: PR (3), Getty Images Dusseldorf. The crisis facing German car manufacturers in China is getting worse. In 2025, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW delivered fewer vehicles in the People’s Republic than in 13 years. Between January and December, the three companies together sold less than 3.9 million vehicles –… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012207