Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. After writing about Tesla’s 10% drop in sales in the UK despite the UK EV market rising 24%, and BYD passing up Tesla in the UK in annual sales last year, a reader pointed out some extra jaw-dropping stats. The reader, “manes,” posted the numbers… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla’s Germany Sales Down 72% From Their Peak!004320
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German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010429
Silicon Valley Billionaires Panic Over California’s Proposed Wealth Tax
Did California lose Larry Page? The Google and Alphabet cofounder, who left day-to-day operations in 2019, has seen his net worth soar in the years since—from around $50 billion at the time of his departure to somewhere approximating $260 billion today. (Leaving his job clearly didn’t hurt his wallet.) Last year, a proposed ballot initiative… Continue reading Silicon Valley Billionaires Panic Over California’s Proposed Wealth Tax
Sangbo Sim is the new CFO of the ZKW Group
WIESELBURG, Austria, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sangbo Sim (57) has taken over the position of CFO of ZKW Group GmbH as of January 1, 2026. The internationally experienced financial expert succeeds Sangwook Woo, who is returning to Korea as planned. Sim has held various positions at LG Electronics (LG) since 2001, with a focus… Continue reading Sangbo Sim is the new CFO of the ZKW Group
Mercedes-Benz CLA named Car of the Year 2026
The Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named Car of the Year 2026. The CLA is the first Mercedes to win Europe’s top new car prize since the 450SE in 1974 and the first time a Mercedes has made the podium since the 1997 E-Class. The award was announced at the Brussels motor show, where the CLA… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA named Car of the Year 2026
Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
Transportation The in-dash Sphera receiver uses virtualization to create convincing Atmos without needing to purchase a Cadillac. The in-dash Sphera receiver uses virtualization to create convincing Atmos without needing to purchase a Cadillac. by John Higgins Jan 8, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over… Continue reading Pioneer Sphera is bringing Dolby Atmos in cars to the people
BMW Moves Within Striking Distance of Mercedes-Benz
The race for the top position in India’s luxury car market is tightening, with BMW Group India closing in rapidly on long-time leader Mercedes-Benz India, even as it insists it will not chase volumes at the cost of brand or profitability. “Who minds getting number one, but we want it to be an organic growth… Continue reading BMW Moves Within Striking Distance of Mercedes-Benz
As EU FTA enters final stretch, Indian automakers worry about a China backdoor
Electric Vehicles (Image for representation) As India and the European Union move into what are seen as the final rounds of negotiations for a long-pending free trade agreement, a new concern has come sharply into focus. According to a ToI report, local automobile makers are urging caution, warning that the deal could open a route… Continue reading As EU FTA enters final stretch, Indian automakers worry about a China backdoor
India enters BMW’s top 20; Brar eyes top 15 by 2030
On the back of sustained double-digit growth, India has broken into the top 20 markets for BMW globally by sales volume, underscoring the rising importance to the German luxury carmaker even as global auto demand remains uneven. Speaking to Autocar Professional, Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said, “The next target is… Continue reading India enters BMW’s top 20; Brar eyes top 15 by 2030