@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011107

The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011107

smart #2 Advances Real-World Testing on All-New Electric Compact Architecture

smart’s new ECA platform is being validated through rigorous testing. smart #2 will present a new vision while preserving the essential DNA of the fortwo.  Progress on-track for world premiere in 2026. HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The reinvention of smart’s iconic city car is accelerating as the all-electric #2 advances through real-world testing of… Continue reading smart #2 Advances Real-World Testing on All-New Electric Compact Architecture

German FAZ: German automobile manufacturers earn less than they have since the financial crisis010347

From July to September, German automobile manufacturers were under greater pressure than at any time since the financial crisis. Taken together, sales and revenue from Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz remained largely stable. However, the manufacturers’ operating profit (EBIT) fell by almost 76 percent. With a total of just over 1.7 billion euros, they reached the… Continue reading German FAZ: German automobile manufacturers earn less than they have since the financial crisis010347

German FAZ: German automobile manufacturers earn less than they have since the financial crisis010349

From July to September, German automobile manufacturers were under greater pressure than at any time since the financial crisis. Taken together, sales and revenue from Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz remained largely stable. However, the manufacturers’ operating profit (EBIT) fell by almost 76 percent. With a total of just over 1.7 billion euros, they reached the… Continue reading German FAZ: German automobile manufacturers earn less than they have since the financial crisis010349

smart #2 Advances Real-World Testing on All-New Electric Compact Architecture

smart’s new ECA platform is being validated through rigorous testing. smart #2 will present a new vision while preserving the essential DNA of the fortwo.  Progress on-track for world premiere in 2026. HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The reinvention of smart’s iconic city car is accelerating as the all-electric #2 advances through real-world testing of… Continue reading smart #2 Advances Real-World Testing on All-New Electric Compact Architecture

German Manager Magazine: VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: German car manufacturers with lowest quarterly profit since 2009004593

The Germans Car manufacturer From July to September, they were under greater pressure than at any time since the financial crisis. Considered together, sales and turnover remained at Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes Benz although largely stable. However, the manufacturers’ operating profit (EBIT) fell by almost 76 percent. With a total of just over 1.7 billion… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: German car manufacturers with lowest quarterly profit since 2009004593

@VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011094

The Porsche story was electric from the very beginning. Around the turn of the twentieth century, Ferdinand Porsche built his first electric and hybrid vehicles. Today – 150 years after the birth of the company founder on September 3, 1875 – this story is more alive than ever: with a trio of efficient combustion engines,… Continue reading @VW Group: Continuity as a principle: The philosophy of Ferdinand Porsche011094