Germany

Volkswagen confirms development of ninth-generation Golf

Volkswagen boss Thomas Schäfer says development of the Golf Mk9 is well advanced and promises a model that will satisfy many customers.

BMW prépare plus de 40 nouveaux modèles d'ici 2027

BMW prévoit le lancement de plus de 40 nouveaux modèles ou versions d'ici 2027 dans le cadre du renouvellement de sa gamme.

Ban on petrol and diesel engines after 2035 dropped

The European rule providing for the end of new internal combustion car sales in 2035 is no longer in force. This regulatory about-face reshuffles the cards for automakers and the electrification of the European market.

In Germany, the tax on electric cars could use mileage transmitted via mobile

The electric vehicle tax project in Germany plans to transmit vehicle mileage to authorities via mobile telephony.

À Duisbourg, les infrastructures de recharge privées se multiplient

Le nombre d'installations de recharge privées pour véhicules électriques continue de progresser à Duisbourg.

A Volkswagen Phaeton W12 shows nearly 100,000 euros in depreciation on resale

A 450 hp Volkswagen Phaeton W12, sold new for nearly 120,000 euros, is now offered for about 100,000 euros less, illustrating the steep depreciation of large luxury sedans.

BYD refunds an Atto 3 immobilized for nine weeks in Germany

A German owner of a BYD Atto 3 Evo was stuck at the garage for nine weeks due to a software update. BYD eventually agreed to refund nearly 39,000 euros.

Electric cars gradually dethrone gasoline and diesel

The boom in electric vehicles is accompanied by a decline in gasoline and diesel car sales. The article analyzes the drivers of this market shift.

Mercedes-Benz prépare des batteries au manganèse

Mercedes-Benz développe, en plus du solide, une chimie de batterie au manganèse pour ses futurs véhicules électriques.

Porsche revisits the launch of its first electric car: « it was not the ideal time »

Porsche acknowledges that the timing of its first electric model was not optimal and is revising its thinking.

Volkswagen design chief wants friendlier cars

Volkswagen's design chief is calling for less aggressive and friendlier lines on future models.

BMW ends production of the electric iX SUV

BMW ends the career of the iX, its large electric SUV, with no direct successor announced under this name.

Volkswagen to supply 840 electric Transporters to Miele for its after-sales service

Appliance maker Miele is converting its European technical assistance fleet to electric with 840 Volkswagen Transporters, in order to reduce its emissions.

Volkswagen becomes Rivian's largest shareholder

After investing around $3 billion, Volkswagen Group becomes the main shareholder of US automaker Rivian, with a commitment that could reach an additional $2.8 billion.

First track test of the Mercedes-AMG GT electric SUV

Mercedes-AMG is testing its new high-performance electric SUV on the track, presented as a fast and dynamic model.

Mercedes-Benz unveils the interior of the future electric C-Class

Mercedes-Benz presents the interior of its future electric C-Class, marking a step in the electrification of its sedan range.

Audi prepares the return of the A2 model

Audi is working on the return of the A2 nameplate for a future model, whose contours are beginning to take shape.

New 2028 BMW X5 M spotted testing with unprecedented design

The future 2028 BMW X5 M has been photographed testing with a radically new look. It will be offered for the first time in an electric version, while retaining the V8.

SPIRIT-E project concludes electric trucks can serve as mobile batteries

After three years, the SPIRIT-E project consortium presented its results showing that electric trucks can store and return electricity like a mobile battery.

German automakers continue their decline

German automaker figures continue to deteriorate, illustrating the sector's ongoing difficulties in Germany.

Future Mercedes-Benz minivan to get Maybach version

Mercedes-Benz is preparing a new minivan that will benefit from a very high-end Maybach version.

ADAC test of the new BMW i3

ADAC publishes a test of the new BMW i3 and questions its ability to become the benchmark among electric cars.

Recall of several Volkswagen models in Germany

Volkswagen recalls several models in Germany; the list of affected vehicles is detailed.

Volkswagen crisis threatens Germany's industrial influence

Analysis of the impact of the Volkswagen crisis on the German automotive industry and on the country's soft power.

The new electric Mercedes GLC elicits positive reactions on social media

The unveiling of the electric Mercedes GLC prompts numerous comments praising its luxurious character on social media.

Volvo EX30 recall in Germany over headrest defect

Germany's KBA reports a recall of Volvo EX30s in Germany concerning headrests. The automaker must correct the defect on affected vehicles.

Traffic bans target certain combustion vehicles in Germany

An article lists the combustion vehicles affected by traffic bans in Germany, presented as a safety issue.

Could German automakers leave Europe?

Analysis of the pressures pushing German automakers to consider relocating production outside Europe.