Waymo opens Robotaxi service without a safety driver to more users
In the US city of Phoenix, more people should be able to call self-driving taxis. This helps especially in the corona crisis to protect drivers and guests. The Google sister …
Mercedes to launch seven electric vehicles by 2023
From the end of the year, Mercedes will begin its vast offensive on the market for electric models with no less than seven models offered by 2023. All segments will …
Hyundai Kona recall: LG Chem refutes fault in battery cells
LG Chem says that Ionic and electric buses use the same battery cells, concentrated fire only in Kona, “it is not caused by defective battery cells”. Hyundai Motor has decided …
Merkel praises the Tesla project in Grünheide as a role model for other construction projects
Critics of the planned Tesla factory in Grünheide are in great demand. Chancellor Merkel nevertheless sees “great approval” for the planned plant in Brandenburg. Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel sees the …
Ford recalls over 700,000 cars in North America over faulty camera
Problems with the rear view camera have led the automaker to recall the high number of cars. The cameras will now be exchanged. The second largest US automaker Ford is …
Tesla delivers record vehicles in third quarter of 2020
Tesla delivered nearly 140,000 vehicles to its customers in the third quarter. The car manufacturer has thus clearly exceeded the previous year’s figure. While the corona pandemic is slowing the …
Electric car production expected to skyrocket in Germany
Annual production of electric cars in Germany is expected to increase to around 600,000 cars by 2022 – and to more than 1.1 million by 2025. Every fourth car will …
Left warns of groundwater salinization by the Tesla factory in Germany
The left opposition in the Brandenburg state parliament calls for a regular report on the question of the salinization of the groundwater because of the factory of US electric car …
Ford presents 342 kW Mustang Mach-E GT for European market
European premiere for an exciting electric sports car in a class of its own: Ford presents the Mustang Mach-E GT. The high-performance version of the electric crossover has a peak …
Ford recalls 38,005 Mustangs over brake failure risk
Ford recalls 38,005 units of its Mustang sports car back to the workshops in the USA. The brake pedal bracket could break on vehicles with an automatic transmission. Vehicles with …
Ford Germany boss criticizes EU climate plans
The tightened EU climate plans are likely to lead to cuts at Ford in Germany and Europe. “Our goal for Ford is that we definitely meet the new climate targets. …
Ford vies for direct state aid in Germany
The US group Ford, apparently for the first time wants to be saved from the corona consequences with state money in Germany. The US automobile company Ford is apparently trying …
Electronics group Hella sells camera business to Volkswagen
The automaker is taking over the Hella Aglaia division for an estimated 100 million euros. A deal that will benefit both sides. Volkswagen’s software unit could soon get a large …
Daimler could cut the workforce at the Berlin engine plant in half
From 2022, no more diesel engines will be produced in Berlin. 2500 employees in Daimler’s oldest factory fear for their jobs. IG Metall is appalled. The car manufacturer Daimler is …
BMW pays $18 million fine in the USA for dubious sales figures
The German automaker is said to have made misleading information about its US sales figures. BMW cooperated in the investigation and thus received reduced sentence. The German car manufacturer BMW …
Investors in Asia cautious – Tesla’s Battery Day depresses prices of battery manufacturers
Investors in Asia are skeptical of the development of the corona pandemic. Battery suppliers, among others, came under pressure in the Far East. The fear of another economic downturn in …
Daimler starts clearing the main plant – 4,000 jobs are at stake
The car manufacturer wants to cut every fifth position in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim. In return, battery cell production could take place at the site. The works councils of Daimler in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim are …
Premiere for the “electric Tiguan” – the VW ID.4
Volkswagen is starting the second offspring of the MEB family with the ID.4. The compact SUV should appeal primarily to families – and become a bestseller like the Tiguan. Compact …
Car sales in the EU fell 19 percent in August 2020
The recovery in the European car market is not continuing. After a strong July, sales in August are again significantly weaker. The demand for new cars collapsed across Europe due …
Why the 32 billion euro diesel scandal also has its positive side
Five years ago, VW shook confidence in the German auto industry with the diesel scandal. But the shock was followed by the overdue renewal. It is the biggest scandal in …
The auto industry warns of job losses if the EU climate regulations become more stringent
The German automotive industry wants to become climate neutral – but open to technology and without stricter intermediate goals. VDA President Müller attacks the commission. The German automotive industry criticizes …
Tesla wants to deploy its Superchargers in city centers
On the occasion of the inauguration of a V3 Supercharger in the center of Berlin, Tesla announced the deployment of a network of urban charging stations to cope with growth …
Lucid Motors to launch electric SUV based on Air sedan
While it has just unveiled the new Air, the Californian brand has announced the upcoming arrival of an SUV based on the electric sedan. Lucid Motors has finally gone from …
VW subsidiary MAN Trucks to cut 9,500 jobs
9500 jobs are to be cut at the VW subsidiary – that is significantly more than previously known. Due to the austerity measures, three locations are facing the end. The …
Fiat Chrysler tries to reignite luxury brand Maserati, unveils all new MC20 supercar
“No part of Maserati has not been touched,” said Fiat boss Manley about the rebuilding. New models should now shake up the competition. The Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler (FCA) sees …