Campaign for the Mercedes EQA By turning away from the combustion engine, a separate electric brand is no longer necessary. (Photo: Daimler AG) For Mercedes-Benz, luxury has many facets. In order to cannibalize all of them economically, the carmaker has grouped a number of sub-brands around the star logo in recent decades. The AMG tuning… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electric car: The end of the electric brand EQ: Mercedes is reviving well-known series names005962
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German Handelsblatt: Electric car: The end of the electric brand EQ: Mercedes is reviving well-known series names005963
Campaign for the Mercedes EQA By turning away from the combustion engine, a separate electric brand is no longer necessary. (Photo: Daimler AG) For Mercedes-Benz, luxury has many facets. In order to cannibalize all of them economically, the carmaker has grouped a number of sub-brands around the star logo in recent decades. The AMG tuning… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electric car: The end of the electric brand EQ: Mercedes is reviving well-known series names005963
German Handelsblatt: Nobel transporter: Extravagant challenger for the VW Multivan – the Hyundai Staria Signature in the test005962
The Hyundai Staria is an almost perfect car for large families. And at the same time a disaster for parents. Because in the MPV it is so obvious which is the best seat that it inevitably leads to arguments among the youngsters. A driving and suffering report. Six seats are available in the Staria next… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Nobel transporter: Extravagant challenger for the VW Multivan – the Hyundai Staria Signature in the test005962
German Handelsblatt: Sports cars: 16 percent drop in sales: Taycan electric model worries Porsche005954
Porsche Taycan at the Los Angeles Auto Show The decline in sales worsened in the fourth quarter. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) The Taycan electric sports car is causing increasing concern for the newcomer Porsche. Sales boss Detlev von Platen speaks of an “unchanged high level of orders.” But last year, Porsche was only able to deliver… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Sports cars: 16 percent drop in sales: Taycan electric model worries Porsche005954
German Handelsblatt: Sports cars: 16 percent drop in sales: Taycan electric model worries Porsche005954
Porsche Taycan at the Los Angeles Auto Show The decline in sales worsened in the fourth quarter. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) The Taycan electric sports car is causing increasing concern for the newcomer Porsche. Sales boss Detlev von Platen speaks of an “unchanged high level of orders.” But last year, Porsche was only able to deliver… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Sports cars: 16 percent drop in sales: Taycan electric model worries Porsche005954
Under the skin: the resurgence of the fuel cell electric car
As the will-it-won’t it story of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) continues to ramble on, BMW and Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK both announced new plans for FCEVs in early December. BMW has started producing a limited run of its iX5 Hydrogen which will be used as technology demonstrators. A consortium led by Toyota Manufacturing is starting… Continue reading Under the skin: the resurgence of the fuel cell electric car
New Volvo EX30: high-tech Jeep Avenger rival lands in 2023
Volvo’s forthcoming electric-only compact crossover, tipped to be called the EX30, will feature bold new design elements and technology in a bid to help the firm win over a younger audience. Set to be revealed this year before sales kick off in October, the EX30 is likely to rival the Mercedes-Benz EQA and will sit… Continue reading New Volvo EX30: high-tech Jeep Avenger rival lands in 2023
@VW Group: “Carl Hahn was, is and will remain an integral part of the Volkswagen family”006480
Prof. Dr. Carl Horst Hahn has passed away. As Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG and member of the supervisory board for numerous national and international companies, Carl Hahn was one of the most important European entrepreneurs. He had a lasting impact on the Volkswagen Group and its suppliers, but also assumed… Continue reading @VW Group: “Carl Hahn was, is and will remain an integral part of the Volkswagen family”006480
As Luxury Car Owner Moves to Back Seat, So Do all the Comforts
Backseat driver! The term James Bond had said in ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ seems to have been taken literally by luxury car owners in India. Premium car makers are increasingly choosing to do backseat driving for customers who own their brands but prefer to be driven. As they choose to be stationed on the rear seats… Continue reading As Luxury Car Owner Moves to Back Seat, So Do all the Comforts
German Handelsblatt: Obituary: The man who made Volkswagen a global corporation: Carl Hahn died at the age of 96005952
As early as the summer of 2014, the top city representatives agreed that Carl Hahn had achieved something very special not only for Volkswagen, but also for the city of Wolfsburg. The VW community therefore decided to take an unusual step: From now on, a vocational school on the outskirts of downtown Wolfsburg should be… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Obituary: The man who made Volkswagen a global corporation: Carl Hahn died at the age of 96005952