Porsche headquarters in Zuffenhausen with 911 vehicles: The series is one of the classics at Porsche. Photo: dpa Stuttgart, Düsseldorf. The sports car manufacturer Porsche is replacing its chief designer. As company circles confirm to Handelsblatt, Tobias Sühlmann is replacing long-time head of design Michael Mauer. Mauer is handing over operational design responsibility in Zuffenhausen,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Sports car manufacturer: Porsche replaces chief designer012294
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Automotive Transmission Market: IC Engines Share at 72.94% in 2025 as Global Market Value is Set to Reach USD 209.72 Billion by 2031 says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report
HYDERABAD, India, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest report by Mordor Intelligence, the automotive transmission market is valued at USD 163.39 billion in 2026, is projected to reach USD 209.72 billion by 2031, growing at a 5.12% CAGR. This growth is driven by the shift from manual gearboxes to software-defined, electrified drivetrains, with stricter fuel economy regulations… Continue reading Automotive Transmission Market: IC Engines Share at 72.94% in 2025 as Global Market Value is Set to Reach USD 209.72 Billion by 2031 says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report
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: 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 Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012289
BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid: The model was the best-selling of its drive form in Europe in 2025. Photo: BYD [M] Dusseldorf. Car brands from China continue to gain market share in Europe – albeit differently than expected. As data from the industry service provider Dataforce for Handelsblatt shows, the share of Chinese car manufacturers… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012289
German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012289
BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid: The model was the best-selling of its drive form in Europe in 2025. Photo: BYD [M] Dusseldorf. Car brands from China continue to gain market share in Europe – albeit differently than expected. As data from the industry service provider Dataforce for Handelsblatt shows, the share of Chinese car manufacturers… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012289
German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012289
BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid: The model was the best-selling of its drive form in Europe in 2025. Photo: BYD [M] Dusseldorf. Car brands from China continue to gain market share in Europe – albeit differently than expected. As data from the industry service provider Dataforce for Handelsblatt shows, the share of Chinese car manufacturers… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012289
German Manager Magazine: ACEA: Europe’s car market will grow slightly in 2025004668
Europe’s car market has seen growth from 2025. In December, 963,319 vehicles were sold in the European Union, 5.8 percent more than in the previous year, as the industry association Acea announced on Tuesday. For the full year 2025, this leaves an increase of 1.8 percent to a good 10.8 million vehicles. There was an… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ACEA: Europe’s car market will grow slightly in 2025004668