In the hallway of the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court before the start of the hearing into alleged emissions violations of Mercedes-Benz diesel cars, one of the car manufacturer’s legal representatives pulled out his cell phone to take a photo. Several lawyers and representatives of the legal department smile happily into the camera. That shows confidence.… Continue reading German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010521
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German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010520
The world’s largest electric car manufacturer BYD is threatened with a real crisis. The group’s sales fell by 30 percent to 210,000 vehicles in January compared to the same month last year, the company announced. It was the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. The company’s share price fell almost seven percent in Hong Kong.… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010520
Material’s Printed Batteries Put Power in Every Nook and Cranny
A superpowered Formula 1 car, a buzzing drone, a soldier’s pack, and a wearable smart device have this in common: they all need batteries. Ideally, those batteries could fit into oddly shaped nooks, curves and voids, something that today’s cylindrical or rectangular cells struggle to do. Engineer Gabe Elias, who helped design the Mercedes-AMG Petronas… Continue reading Material’s Printed Batteries Put Power in Every Nook and Cranny
Mercedes S-Class without Level 3: The autonomous level that nobody wants
Mercedes-Benz was a pioneer in level 3 autonomous driving. But the system did not convince customers and will no longer be available in the S-Class and EQS in the future. (Autonomous driving, Nvidia) Go to Source
Audi to revive A2 name for segment-bending electric hatchback
Audi is set to revive the A2 name for its new distinctively styled entry-level model, senior sources at the company have revealed. Due to be unveiled before the end of the year, the new model is seen as an indirect modern-day successor to the early-noughties original. It will feature – as test mules have shown… Continue reading Audi to revive A2 name for segment-bending electric hatchback
German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513
The Formula 1 racing team Mercedes is prepared for the season that begins on March 8th. “We don’t consider ourselves the favorites,” said team boss Toto Wolff on Monday during a digital press conference shortly after the presentation of the new W17 racer, “but we are in the fight for victories.” The basis for this… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are in the fight for victories”010513
German FAZ: Stammtischkollaps010511
As a journalist, in general and perhaps especially in this department, you can’t write or do anything without someone writing to you. Sometimes pointing out, sometimes admonishing, sometimes scolding, sometimes praising. So Mercedes-Benz CLA. The electric car has just been named Car of the Year. Unfortunately it suffers from one or two recalls. Not a… Continue reading German FAZ: Stammtischkollaps010511
German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010511
The world’s largest electric car manufacturer BYD is threatened with a real crisis. The group’s sales fell by 30 percent to 210,000 vehicles in January compared to the same month last year, the company announced. It was the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. The company’s share price fell almost seven percent in Hong Kong.… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010511
German Manager Magazine: Diesel scandal: Ex-Audi board members in court, ex-Daimler boss Zetsche testifies as a witness004684
More than ten years after the diesel scandal was exposed Volkswagen A second criminal trial against the daughter’s former managers took place on Monday before the Munich Regional Court Audi started. The former development directors Ulrich Hackenberg (75) and Stefan Knirsch (59) as well as two other senior engineers are accused. The public prosecutor’s office… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Diesel scandal: Ex-Audi board members in court, ex-Daimler boss Zetsche testifies as a witness004684
Focus on building value chain in critical minerals in Budget vital enabler for EVs, next-gen mobility: Industry
The governments focus on rare earth permanent magnet corridors will significantly strengthen domestic supply chains critical for EVs, aerospace and advanced electronics sectors. The focus in the Union Budget 2026-27 on scaling manufacturing in strategic sectors, building value chain in critical minerals and rare earths will be vital enablers for the future of electric vehicles,… Continue reading Focus on building value chain in critical minerals in Budget vital enabler for EVs, next-gen mobility: Industry