The looming fiasco with the FCAS air combat system has overshadowed German-French arms cooperation for months. A decision is still pending as to whether and – if so – how the mega-project consisting of combat aircraft, drones and digital battle clouds will continue. Contrary to plan, Berlin and Paris did not reach an agreement by… Continue reading German FAZ: Military trucks worth billions for the defense of NATO010449
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German Handelsblatt: Armament: Daimler Truck and Arquus build 7,000 military trucks for France012221
Daimler Truck: The order is for a military variant of the Mercedes-Benz Zetros. Photo: PR Frankfurt. Daimler Truck, together with its partner Arquus, has received a major order from the French Ministry of Defense for 7,000 military trucks. The order covers the delivery of the vehicles over a period of more than ten years, the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Armament: Daimler Truck and Arquus build 7,000 military trucks for France012221
German Handelsblatt: Armament: Daimler Truck and Arquus build 7,000 military trucks for France012221
Daimler Truck: The order is for a military variant of the Mercedes-Benz Zetros. Photo: PR Frankfurt. Daimler Truck, together with its partner Arquus, has received a major order from the French Ministry of Defense for 7,000 military trucks. The order covers the delivery of the vehicles over a period of more than ten years, the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Armament: Daimler Truck and Arquus build 7,000 military trucks for France012221
Vienna Motor Symposium to Address Global Climate Strategies
The automotive industry will gather in Vienna from April 22-24, 2026, for the 47th International Vienna Motor Symposium, as different regions pursue contrasting approaches to vehicle emissions and climate targets. While North American countries emphasize continued use of gasoline and diesel, the European Union remains divided between electric-only policies and technology-neutral strategies. Host Prof. Bernhard… Continue reading Vienna Motor Symposium to Address Global Climate Strategies
Landmark Cars Reports 10.8% Revenue Growth in Q3FY26; Highest Quarterly Performance
Landmark Cars Limited reported consolidated total revenue from operations of Rs 1,849 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, marking a 10.78% increase compared to Rs 1,669 crore in Q3FY25. The company achieved an 11.59% sequential growth over Q2FY26, which recorded Rs 1,657 crore in revenue. For the nine-month period ending December 2025, total… Continue reading Landmark Cars Reports 10.8% Revenue Growth in Q3FY26; Highest Quarterly Performance
German Manager Magazine: Audi, Rose Bikes, Volkswagen, Flix – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004647
Dear reader, 2025 was not a successful sales year for Germany’s automobile manufacturers. Things were particularly dismal in their most important market, China: Volkswagen? Minus 8 percent. BMW? Minus 12.5 percent. Mercedes? Minus 19 percent. The main reason for this is their abandoned electric cars. VW, Mercedes and BMW have developed past the market. The… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi, Rose Bikes, Volkswagen, Flix – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004647
German Handelsblatt: Vehicle safety: VW wants to train driver assistance systems with customer data012218
VW assistants: Driving data should ensure better results. Photo: VW Berlin. Volkswagen wants to train its driver assistance systems with customer data from around 40 European countries. After successful experiences in Germany, the program will be expanded this year, the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer announced on Thursday. The developers focused on special situations in which driver… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Vehicle safety: VW wants to train driver assistance systems with customer data012218
Mercedes-Benz: Increased recalls for CLA sedans
Mercedes-Benz is apparently struggling with production problems with the new CLA. Nevertheless, the electric car was the safest NCAP car in 2025. (Electric car, Security) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012215
Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012215
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012214
Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Only one German premium brand is keeping up – “Audi has disappeared into obscurity”012214