There is fear of a major industrial decline in Germany, and in terms of job losses, nowhere is the need as great as in the most German of all industries: automobile manufacturing. In the decades since the Second World War, the global reputation of their cars has not only made Germans rich, but also proud.… Continue reading German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010402
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Buttons are back: First look inside £22k Volkswagen ID Polo
Volkswagen has unveiled the interior of the new ID Polo ahead of the electric supermini’s launch later this year, showcasing the increased provision of physical buttons for key functions. The supermini is the firm’s vital new offering in the sub-£22,000 electric car category. It is also the first model to encompass the brand’s new design language under… Continue reading Buttons are back: First look inside £22k Volkswagen ID Polo
Carplay and Android Auto: Battle for the cockpit – the car industry is splitting
The automotive industry is splitting: While GM is planning to phase out Carplay by 2028, Tesla is testing an integration and Porsche is relying on Apple. (car, Tesla) Go to Source
Tesla reports 418,227 deliveries for the fourth quarter, down 16%
watch now Tesla posted its fourth-quarter 2025 vehicle production and deliveries report on Friday, marking a second annual decline for Elon Musk’s automaker. Shares closed 2.59% lower on the day. Here are the key numbers: Total Q4 deliveries: 418,227 Total Q4 production: 434,358 Total 2025 deliveries: 1.64 million Total 2025 production: 1.65 million Wall Street expected 426,000 deliveries… Continue reading Tesla reports 418,227 deliveries for the fourth quarter, down 16%
German FAZ: Children, how time flies010396
Christmas brings back memories of youth. In the rearview mirror, everything always seems a little easier, a little less complicated. The model train ran under the Christmas tree, the turtleneck sweater scratched, and Mother rattled the cookware in the kitchen. The roast was sizzling, the red cabbage was on the stove. If you close your… Continue reading German FAZ: Children, how time flies010396
German FAZ: How Toyota wants to attack Porsche and Mercedes010397
When Akio Toyoda presents a new project, he likes to use big words. When Toyota Motor’s chairman introduced the new Century brand, he said at the opening of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo this fall: “I want to build the brand so that it shares the soul of Japan and the pride of Japan… Continue reading German FAZ: How Toyota wants to attack Porsche and Mercedes010397
German Manager Magazine: Tesla loses the crown as the world’s largest electric car manufacturer – BYD overtakes 004626
The TeslaDeliveries fell in the last quarter after the end of electric car subsidies USA clearly fallen. The electric car pioneer delivered 418,227 vehicles to customers worldwide, which was 15.6 percent less than in the same quarter of the previous year. Tesla shares were recently down more than one percent. This means that Tesla recorded… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla loses the crown as the world’s largest electric car manufacturer – BYD overtakes 004626
What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
If your answer to that question was space, there’s the slightly larger and boxier Renault 4, our Small SUV of the Year. As well as a bigger boot and more rear-seat space, the R4 also offers one-pedal driving – something its sibling doesn’t right now – which is great around town. On top of all… Continue reading What cars qualify for the electric car grant? Full list with our best (and worst) picks
Ducati Launches Panigale V4 R in India at ₹84.99 Lakh
Ducati has launched the Panigale V4 R superbike in India, bringing racing technology from the World Superbike Championship to the road. The motorcycle is priced at ₹84.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and is now available for bookings across Ducati dealerships nationwide. The first unit was delivered by Ducati Chennai on January 1, 2026, marking the arrival of… Continue reading Ducati Launches Panigale V4 R in India at ₹84.99 Lakh
German Handelsblatt: Sports car manufacturer: What Porsche boss Michael Leiters thinks about his new role012140
From assistant to boss: Michael Leiters is back at Porsche. What he thinks about it – and what hurdles now await him. Go to Source