Handelsblatt Morning Briefing Manual operation: Mercedes restricts autonomous driving / Chart technology: Dax could continue to rise in 2026 Just now Play 08:40 Good morning, dear readers, When it comes to the lack of innovation and growth in Germany, there is quick agreement among senior private sector officials: the state is to blame. The many rules,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Morning Briefing: Mercedes is typical of the faintheartedness of the German economy012171
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German Handelsblatt: Handelsblatt Morning Briefing: Manual operation: Mercedes restricts autonomous driving / Chart technology: Dax could rise further in 2026012170
The car company with approval for true autonomous driving no longer wants to offer the system for the time being. There is a business administration logic behind this, according to which we should still live in caves. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Up to seven times the cost of development: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012169
The S-Class allows drivers to watch films behind the wheel. In the next version, the company will probably restrict autonomous driving again for the time being – and rely on a new assistant. Go to Source
German FAZ: Hans Herrmann’s luck and his eye for what is possible010433
“Hans in luck.” This is how he described himself, Hans Herrmann, the racing driver. A look at his statistics makes it a bit doubtful: 18 Formula 1 races with Mercedes, among others, ten points, one fastest race lap. In terms of results, Herrmann was not one of the greatest in German Formula 1 history. But… Continue reading German FAZ: Hans Herrmann’s luck and his eye for what is possible010433
2026’s Top Tech ETF Is Little Known, Cheap, Perfectly Positioned, and Ready To Rally
After years of delays, autonomous vehicles are shifting from pilot programs to commercial reality. At CES 2026, NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) unveiled partnerships with Mercedes-Benz (OTC:MBGAF) for city-street autonomy and a robotaxi alliance with Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) and Uber (NYSE:UBER). Waymo plans to expand to 12 new cities this year while targeting over one million weekly rides. iShares… Continue reading 2026’s Top Tech ETF Is Little Known, Cheap, Perfectly Positioned, and Ready To Rally
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Assistant instead of autopilot: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012166
In the USA, the DAX group is attacking its rival Tesla with a new assistance system. The new S-Class, on the other hand, is expected to lose autopilot functions for the time being – for one reason in particular. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Assistant instead of autopilot: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012166
In the USA, the DAX group is attacking its rival Tesla with a new assistance system. The new S-Class, on the other hand, is expected to lose autopilot functions for the time being – for one reason in particular. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Assistant instead of autopilot: Mercedes changes strategy for autonomous driving012166
In the USA, the DAX group is attacking its rival Tesla with a new assistance system. The new S-Class, on the other hand, is expected to lose autopilot functions for the time being – for one reason in particular. Go to Source
Clean Technica: Tesla’s Germany Sales Down 72% From Their Peak!004320
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. After writing about Tesla’s 10% drop in sales in the UK despite the UK EV market rising 24%, and BYD passing up Tesla in the UK in annual sales last year, a reader pointed out some extra jaw-dropping stats. The reader, “manes,” posted the numbers… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Germany Sales Down 72% From Their Peak!004320
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429
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 2026010429