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
Tag: Electric vehicles
Autonomous driving: Tesla switches FSD to a pure monthly subscription
Previously, Tesla buyers in the USA could choose between a one-off price or a subscription for autonomous driving. Now Elon Musk has canceled one of the options. (Autonomous driving, Electric car) Go to Source
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
Even without a power grid: Africa offers good conditions for electric cars
Even if the power supply is not very reliable depending on the region, the electric car will undercut the combustion engine in terms of price in 10 years. (Electric car, car) Go to Source
@Groupe PSA: OP With power, courage and tailwind000856
The wind blows coolly across the asphalt of Jarama. A track where Lauda, Hunt and Fittipaldi once fought for tenths of a second. Today Lea van Acken is sitting in the passenger seat of the Mokka GSE – helmet strapped on, looking ahead. An electric sprint through the curves. No intake whine, no cylinder cycling… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP With power, courage and tailwind000856
Shanghai Electric Showcases “The Power of Integration” at WFES 2026, with Full-Scenario Energy Solutions for the Middle East
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) made a high-profile appearance at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026, which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. At the summit, the company showcased its full-scenario energy solutions, including solar power, desalination, hybrid energy storage, hydrogen energy,… Continue reading Shanghai Electric Showcases “The Power of Integration” at WFES 2026, with Full-Scenario Energy Solutions for the Middle East
ISMA seeks GST rationalisation, policy support for biofuels and clean mobility
ISMA director general said the measures could deliver immediate carbon reductions using existing ethanol supplies, production capacity and vehicle technologies without waiting for new infrastructure. Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Wednesday urged Centre to undertake comprehensive GST rationalisation and provide targeted policy support across the biofuel and clean mobility ecosystem to cut… Continue reading ISMA seeks GST rationalisation, policy support for biofuels and clean mobility
Shanghai Electric Showcases “The Power of Integration” at WFES 2026, with Full-Scenario Energy Solutions for the Middle East
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) made a high-profile appearance at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026, which opened today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. At the summit, the company showcased its full-scenario energy solutions, including solar power, desalination, hybrid energy storage, hydrogen energy,… Continue reading Shanghai Electric Showcases “The Power of Integration” at WFES 2026, with Full-Scenario Energy Solutions for the Middle East
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
Tesla STOPS selling Full Self Driving, a sexy electric road bike, and Transformers
On today’s subscriber-focused episode of Quick Charge, Tesla stops selling Full Self Driving as the promise of a Tesla as an appreciating asset dies. Plus, someone’s getting a $200 million bonus and Komatsu introduces its own, IRL take on a transforming farm robot at CES. At least one Tesla executive not named “Elon Musk” has… Continue reading Tesla STOPS selling Full Self Driving, a sexy electric road bike, and Transformers