The Audi R8 LMS has won a total of six further titles in the GT2 and GT3 variants, spread across four continents. An additional scoring success for the Audi RS 3 LMS touring car brings Audi Sport customer racing’s historic title tally since 2009 to 580. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Winning streak continues: As in… Continue reading @VW Group: Further title successes for Audi in America, Asia, Italy, and New Zealand010815
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German FAZ: How long will the chips last?010147
The failure of chip deliveries from the manufacturer Nexperia is putting the auto industry under increasing pressure. A first prominent example of short-time work could be the Bosch factory in Salzgitter, where control devices for drive technology are manufactured. A thousand employees would be affected if chips were no longer delivered – and the company… Continue reading German FAZ: How long will the chips last?010147
German Manager Magazine: Nvidia: Chip company is planning a fleet of 100,000 robotaxis with Uber004516
The chip company Nvidia is massively expanding its ambitions in autonomous driving. The American group, which has so far been a partner or service provider for automobile companies such as Mercedes or Stellantis wants to bring around 100,000 robotaxis into circulation together with the ride-hailing company Uber from 2027, as both companies said on Tuesday… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Nvidia: Chip company is planning a fleet of 100,000 robotaxis with Uber004516
German Manager Magazine: Association Acea reports: Europe’s car market is growing again004515
In the European Union, new car registrations increased noticeably last month. In September, 888,672 new cars were registered, 10.0 percent more than a year earlier, as the manufacturers’ association Acea announced in Brussels on Tuesday. After the first nine months, the balance turned slightly positive: at 8.06 million cars, there are now 0.9 percent more… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Association Acea reports: Europe’s car market is growing again004515
This is our first glimpse of the next Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz has given us the first glimpse of its next-generation Sprinter by unveiling a design study called The Boulder. The rock carving hints at what the new van will look like, with a revised grille and a boxier rear that will feature on both electric and combustion versions. The new Sprinter will lead a new line-up of vans. These were… Continue reading This is our first glimpse of the next Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers
In mid-October, the Netherland government did something rare in Europe’s usually quiet semiconductor world. It seized control of Nexperia, a major European chipmaker owned by China’s Wingtech. The move, framed as a national security measure, aimed to prevent sensitive chip technologies from flowing to China. There were apprehensions within the government that the company’s former… Continue reading When Chips Collide: How Europe’s Nexperia Crisis Could Hit India’s Auto Makers
Opus IVS Unveils Industry Additional 2026 Model Year Content Release: Increasing the lead in Diagnostic Capabilities
Giotto release includes deep 2026 MY and ADAS content DETROIT, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Opus IVS™, the pioneering global leader in diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming and on-demand remote expert support today proudly announces the launch of Giotto software’s latest iteration — release 23.3, seamlessly integrated into the DriveSafe™ and DrivePro™ products. The newly enhanced Giotto… Continue reading Opus IVS Unveils Industry Additional 2026 Model Year Content Release: Increasing the lead in Diagnostic Capabilities
Mercedes-Benz India and Zoho Launch SKYLine Dealer Management System
Mercedes-Benz India has partnered with Zoho to launch SKYLine, a bespoke Dealer Management System built entirely in India over a two-year development period. The platform, now operational across all Mercedes-Benz dealerships in India, replaces legacy infrastructure with a decentralized digital system designed to enhance customer service operations. Built on Zoho CRM and implemented by Zoho’s… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India and Zoho Launch SKYLine Dealer Management System
Group 1 Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Current quarter diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations of $1.02 and current quarter adjusted diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations (a non-GAAP measure) of $10.45 Record quarterly revenues of $5.8 billion, a 10.8% increase over the comparable prior-year quarter, driven by record quarterly used vehicle retail revenues of $1.9 billion Parts… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Mercedes-AMG GT 43
Mercedes-AMG has clearly sought to make the GT a four-seat option that only very rarely carries any more than two occupants, although that is precisely the position that the likes of the Porsche 911, Ferrari Amalfi-nee-Roma, and Aston Martin DB12 occupy. And the GT, just like them, has a pair of rear chairs big enough… Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT 43