There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
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German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010484
Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is to testify in court for the first time in a trial involving investor lawsuits in connection with the diesel emissions scandal. As the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court (OLG) announced on Tuesday, “a former CEO” will be heard on February 3rd. Zetsche led what is now the Mercedes-Benz Group at… Continue reading German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010484
German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010484
Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is to testify in court for the first time in a trial involving investor lawsuits in connection with the diesel emissions scandal. As the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court (OLG) announced on Tuesday, “a former CEO” will be heard on February 3rd. Zetsche led what is now the Mercedes-Benz Group at… Continue reading German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010484
German FAZ: When the going gets tough010483
The fact that even serious accidents do not necessarily result in serious injuries is primarily thanks to the car manufacturers. The safety body, known in less professional circles as the crumple zone, patented 75 years ago by Béla Barényi, an engineer working for Mercedes-Benz, was just the beginning of a development that led to fewer… Continue reading German FAZ: When the going gets tough010483
German FAZ: When the going gets tough010483
The fact that even serious accidents do not necessarily result in serious injuries is primarily thanks to the car manufacturers. The safety body, known in less professional circles as the crumple zone, patented 75 years ago by Béla Barényi, an engineer working for Mercedes-Benz, was just the beginning of a development that led to fewer… Continue reading German FAZ: When the going gets tough010483
German Manager Magazine: General Motors: Adjusted profit falls by almost 15 percent due to tariffs and electric cars004671
Increased US import tariffs and billions in charges due to falling demand for electric cars depressed profits at General Motors last year. Adjusted operating profit fell by almost 15 percent to $12.7 billion in 2025 compared to the previous year, and sales fell by 1.3 percent to $185 billion. The bottom line was a profit… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: General Motors: Adjusted profit falls by almost 15 percent due to tariffs and electric cars004671
Trade pact with EU could be a boost for India’s auto sector– but there is a catch
In 2024, India imported motor vehicles worth over €1.6 billion from the EU, according to the official data. India on Tuesday agreed to significantly lower import quotas and tariffs for European carmakers under the newly signed India-EU free trade agreement. Under the new pact, it has been agreed to allow up to 2,50,000 European-made vehicles… Continue reading Trade pact with EU could be a boost for India’s auto sector– but there is a catch