German FAZ: What the EU and India trade agreement brings010478

Negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and India took almost 20 years. It only became clear shortly before the goal that it was finally becoming concrete. Indian Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal declared on Monday that the negotiations had ended and both sides were ready to announce the agreement on Tuesday. Government… Continue reading German FAZ: What the EU and India trade agreement brings010478

German FAZ: “The S-Class is the best car in the world, and it will remain so”010477

The foils, which are intended to hide the final lines of the new S-Class from the eyes of curious car fans, have an elegant, gold-black pattern. On the side doors the color changes completely to bright gold. The way the current version of the well-known luxury model from Mercedes stands on the car manufacturer’s campus… Continue reading German FAZ: “The S-Class is the best car in the world, and it will remain so”010477

German FAZ: What the EU and India trade agreement brings010477

Negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and India took almost 20 years. It only became clear shortly before the goal that it was finally becoming concrete. Indian Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal declared on Monday that the negotiations had ended and both sides were ready to announce the agreement on Tuesday. Government… Continue reading German FAZ: What the EU and India trade agreement brings010477

The V12 Aston Martin you can buy for the price of a Golf

Aston Martin’s ‘DB’ lineage of sporting GTs began in 1948 with the DB1, the first product under the ownership of David Brown. By 2016 Aston was 12 years into production of the elegant Aston Martin DB9, but that car was starting to feel behind the times, and sales and profits were on the decline. Then… Continue reading The V12 Aston Martin you can buy for the price of a Golf

German FAZ: “You can’t live properly in the country without a car”010474

Tuesday evening in the Villa Reitzenstein, the stately government seat of the Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg in the best location in Stuttgart. The view down to the sea of ​​houses in the valley basin is magnificent. Creaking parquet floors, high stucco ceilings, in the wood-paneled library the obligatory herbal tea is already waiting for the… Continue reading German FAZ: “You can’t live properly in the country without a car”010474

India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters

India is preparing to significantly lower import tariffs on cars from the European Union as part of a long-awaited free trade agreement, two sources told Reuters, marking the biggest opening yet of the country’s heavily protected automobile market. According to Reuters, the Indian government has agreed to immediately reduce duties on a limited number of… Continue reading India Plans Sharp Cut in Car Import Tariffs to 40% Under Proposed EU Trade Pact: Reuters

Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios

Product launches dominated the headlines this week, with the industry witnessing a bunch of new offerings across segments. Major commercial vehicle makers Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland rolled out a series of new trucks, focusing on fleet productivity and efficiency. In the passenger vehicle space, Toyota and Skoda stepped up the action with the launch… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Truck Makers go Aggressive; Toyota, Skoda Expand Portfolios

Is there a future for contract manufacturing in Europe?

The European car industry is facing decline. Sales in 2025 remain roughly 25% below pre-Covid levels, while production has dropped by around 20% as manufacturers have been forced to close factories or fall into overcapacity. Factories that were once major contributors to Europe’s economy have been shuttered, including many last year: the Ford Saarlouis, Audi Brussels and Stellantis Luton are some… Continue reading Is there a future for contract manufacturing in Europe?

Clean Technica: Time to Trade Your Old EV for a New One?004334

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! New front and rear styling on Premium 2026 Tesla Model Y. Tesla Service and Sales Center Pleasant Grove, Utah. January 12, 2025. Fritz Hasler photo. I have a Tesla Model 3 that is more than 6 years old, so I will… Continue reading Clean Technica: Time to Trade Your Old EV for a New One?004334

L’écurie Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team annonce un accord de collaboration avec Zuma

Une collaboration pluriannuelle qui redéfinit l’hôtellerie de luxe en tant que partenaire intégré de la performance et du style de vie dans le sport de haut niveau.  BRACKLEY, Angleterre, 23 janvier 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Azumi Ltd, le groupe de restauration de renommée internationale à l’origine de Zuma, ROKA, Oblix et d’autres concepts de restauration célèbres dans… Continue reading L’écurie Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team annonce un accord de collaboration avec Zuma