German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474

There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474

German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010474

There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 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

How the Defender became a rally-raid winner

The Dakar Rally bivouac is a vast, sprawling, transient community, a ragtag collection of vans, trucks and tents sprouting from the hardscrabble Arabian Desert. Walking through the camp is like stepping into the world of Mad Max, a disparate cast of thousands tending to a bewildering array of outlandish vehicles, from bikes to buggies and… Continue reading How the Defender became a rally-raid winner

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW’s largest electric car factory should now recycle cars012257

Assembly at VW in Zwickau: In the future, the group will rely on a “second pillar” in Saxony. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa Dusseldorf. Volkswagen now also wants to recycle vehicles at its plant in Zwickau, Saxony. The car manufacturer announced the start of the new business area on Tuesday morning. From 2027 onwards, capacity will be… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW’s largest electric car factory should now recycle cars012257

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW’s largest electric car factory should now recycle cars012257

Assembly at VW in Zwickau: In the future, the group will rely on a “second pillar” in Saxony. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa Dusseldorf. Volkswagen now also wants to recycle vehicles at its plant in Zwickau, Saxony. The car manufacturer announced the start of the new business area on Tuesday morning. From 2027 onwards, capacity will be… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: VW’s largest electric car factory should now recycle cars012257

Mental health: How employers can help with emotional wellbeing

Drivers and other road transport workers should feel like they can be open about any concerns regarding their emotional wellbeing, rather than keeping things hidden. Likewise, it is extremely important that drivers and road transport staff are always able to access the right mental health support from employers, colleagues and the wider industry to prevent… Continue reading Mental health: How employers can help with emotional wellbeing