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The Simplicity of the Mazda Miata is What Makes it Great. Will Changes to the Next One Ruin It?.
Small, light, quick, gasoline-only, naturally-aspirated ... Show more
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VW Beetle: The automotive icon lives on in Mexico City: The VW Beetle is the favorite classic car of an entire generation, but it has almost disappeared ...
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Harley-Davidson brings back the Super Glide for 2026 ½, celebrating the 1971 FX model that created the factory custom and cruiser segment.The Return of the Harley-Davidson Super Glide
Factories operate more cheaply: Fewer employees, lower costs - | VW reports cost-cutting successes
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Key FactsVolkswagen Cuts Jobs to Save Billions by 2030
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Volkswagen plans to reduce its German workforce by 19,000 employees by the end of 2026.
- More than 28,000 job exits have been contractually secured through 2030 to lower expenses.
- Factory costs in Germany have already dropped by over 20 percent amid restructuring.
- The company aims for annual net savings of six billion euros by 2030.
By 2030 we are targeting annual net savings of six billion euros— Oliver Blume, VW CEO, from the speech text for the annual general meeting – about the savings program and expected net savings
TIME has named Cristiano Ronaldo, the soccer icon from Portugal who has more social media followers than any other athlete on earth ... Show more
TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026
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VW Annual Shareholders' Meeting: Blume announces tough cost-cutting targets by year-end
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Key FactsVolkswagen to Cut Thousands of Jobs by 2030
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: manager-magazin.de
- Volkswagen will reduce its German workforce by 19,000 employees by the end of 2026.
- More than 28,000 departures have been contractually agreed upon through 2030.
- Factory costs at German locations have already decreased by more than 20 percent.
- Savings programs aim to achieve annual net reductions of six billion euros starting now.
By 2030 we are aiming for annual net savings of six billion euros.— Oliver Blume, Volkswagen CEO, said this in the speech text for the upcoming annual general meeting.
Key FactsExclusive Porsche 911s Celebrate Toy Story’s 30 Years
4 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: motortrend.com
- To mark 30 years of Toy Story, Porsche created three one-of-a-kind 911 models themed after Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie.
- Each car was uniquely designed by Porsche’s Sonderwunsch division, reflecting the characters’ traits through distinct colors and features.
- The Buzz Lightyear 911 GT3 RS features custom magnesium wheels, special 'Lightyear' branded tires, and hidden Easter eggs.
- Proceeds from selling these exclusive cars will benefit charitable organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Rivian Roadmap: When To Expect R2T, R3/R3X, R4, R5, and RAD-Tuned Variants: The R2 is only the beginning. Rivian's next decade is already taking shape.
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Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire: Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture ...
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Automotive summit in Stuttgart - | Mercedes CEO: "We must reduce costs in this country"
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Key FactsGerman Auto Leaders Warn of Industry Decline Risks
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Executives from Mercedes, Porsche, VW, BMW, and Audi warn that stricter EU CO2 regulations threaten Germany’s automotive sector.
- Mercedes CEO Källenius highlights the urgent need to reduce domestic production costs to retain industrial capital.
- BMW and VW leaders criticize rising fleet emission targets despite limited customer demand for electric vehicles.
- Minister-President Özdemir calls for societal commitment and reducing bureaucracy to enhance Germany’s industrial appeal.
It cannot be that we have to go to Poland, to China, or the USA to produce profitably.— Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, at the Auto Motor Sport panel discussion at the New Palace in Stuttgart.
Rivian’s Most Exciting EV Is Still Years Away.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe laid out the brand's future plans for its newest model.
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Mazda Made A New Green For The MX-5, And It Was Inspired By Industrial Primer.
Mazda's new Zinc Green Metallic takes its cue from industrial rust primer ... Show more
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Key FactsSpaceX IPO Sees Massive Investor Interest Amid Volatility
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- SpaceX’s IPO is nearly four times oversubscribed, with investor demand surpassing $250 billion.
- The company emphasizes Starlink, AI, and space-based data centers as main growth opportunities.
- Executives met approximately 300 institutional investors at a Morgan Stanley event ahead of the IPO.
- Final share allocations will be determined at pricing, with some large investors submitting late orders.
By dramatically reducing the cost of access to space, we have been able to expand our mission to address some of the Earth's most pressing challenges, including bridging the digital divide by aiming to connect over three billion unconnected people to the internet and humanity's collective knowledge.— SpaceX said in a statement accompanying the IPO roadshow materials.
Nissan Teases A New Mystery Model, And We Think We Know What It Is.
Nissan announced it's launching a new car, which will be revealed on June 17 ... Show more
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The Porsche Macan Electric is the brand’s first shot at a fully electric compact luxury SUV, and it’s got all the usual Porsche attitude – just minus the ... Show more
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Waymo buys 5,500-acre vehicle proving ground in Wittmann for $220 million: Waymo is making one of its biggest bets yet on Arizona, acquiring a 5 ...
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Cost explosion at Stuttgart 21 - | Extend the Undav contract to 3423 - | What could have been done with the billions
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1001 hp on the Audi Piazza: Audi Nuvolari supercar is presented in Ingolstadt: From 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds: The 1001 hp Audi Nuvolari supercar rolls ...
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The 2027 Rivian R2 is finally here, and it was worth the wait: The all-electric midsize EV is loaded with the automaker's adventure-oriented DNA—and a price set ...
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Tamm - | 19-year-old repeatedly speeds through 30 km/h zone: A Nissan driver is alleged to have repeatedly driven at excessive speed through a 30 km/h zone in ...
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Contract for Mercedes and Daimler: Lithuania is investing one billion euros in new military vehicles from Germany
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Key FactsLithuania Boosts Defense with German Military Vehicles
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Lithuania is upgrading its military fleet with Mercedes-Benz G-Class vehicles and Daimler Truck military trucks valued at about one billion euros.
- The vehicles will be delivered from 2026 to 2032, partially funded by an EU defense credit from the Safe program.
- This acquisition ranks among the largest logistics investments for Lithuania’s armed forces, improving troop and supply transport capabilities.
- At the same time, a German tank brigade conducts a large-scale exercise near the Belarus border involving 2,900 soldiers and 800 vehicles.
"one of the largest investments in the logistics of the Lithuanian Armed Forces"— According to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense
Mazda’s Next CX-5 Hybrid Just Moved Closer To Production.
Mazda just dropped a fresh trademark, and it looks like the CX-5 is about to get a major shakeup ... Show more
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Honda’s $15.7 Billion EV Mistake Has Former Bosses Turning On Its CEO.
Honda's big EV dreams just slammed into a brick wall ... Show more
One Peterborough Sikh's perspective: Del Singh's call for unity after facing abuse following murder in Southampton
One Peterborough Sikh's perspective: Del Singh's call for unity after facing abuse following murder in Southampton
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday.
This was the second time Vijay met the prime minister after ... Show more
Accident in Murrhardt – Drunk driver damages car while passing: On Wednesday evening near Murrhardt, a VW driver collided with an Opel and drove on ...
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Key FactsDrunk Driver Causes Collision During Risky Overtake
16 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- A 21-year-old VW driver collided with an Opel while attempting to overtake on the country road between Fornsbach and Murrhardt.
- After the crash, the driver initially fled until the 63-year-old Opel owner signaled him to stop using headlights.
- A breathalyzer test revealed the driver had about 1.1 per mille blood alcohol content, leading to immediate license confiscation.
- No injuries occurred, the damage is estimated at 2500 euros, and the driver faces potential criminal charges.
Neura Robotics from Metzingen – Swabian robotics firm secures record funding: A billion-dollar coup for a Swabian startup: Neura Robotics has secured the largest ...
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Key FactsNeura Robotics Secures Massive Funding Amid Global Rivalry
10 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: capital.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: capital.de
- Neura Robotics from Metzingen announced the largest funding round ever for a German start-up, up to $1.4 billion.
- Investors include major tech firms like Amazon and Nvidia, alongside unconventional backers such as the stablecoin company Tether.
- The company aims to produce several million robots by 2030, increasing annual output to tens of thousands.
- The global robotics market is highly competitive, with dominant players like Tesla and numerous Chinese companies.
He does not understand the company well and wonders where Neura's competitive advantage lies.— Philipp Klöckner, tech analyst, commenting on Neura Robotics in a podcast segment titled 'Red Flags'.
InsideEVs 10h
BYD Says It Will Be The World's Largest Automaker In 5 Years. The Pentagon Is Nervous
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Iserlohn: Audi crashes into concrete pillar in parking garage, triggering emergency call
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Financing plans - | Heated discussion between Left Party leader and CSU politician on Lanz's show in the video
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Key FactsSaxony-Anhalt Election: Rising Tensions and Political Divide
15 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- The AfD holds a strong lead in polls with about 40%, significantly ahead of the CDU and Left Party ahead of the September 6, 2026 election.
- CSU's Markus Blume cautions against political shifts reminiscent of the GDR, triggered by demands to abolish the debt brake and impose wealth taxes.
- Left Party co-leader Ines Schwerdtner advocates for heavy taxes on the super-rich and billionaires plus a trillion-euro investment in the economy over ten years.
- Despite mutual rejection of the AfD, a coalition between the Union and Left Party remains unlikely due to the CDU's incompatibility resolution.
At some point they'll lock people up, and we'll have DDR 2.0.— Markus Blume, former CSU General Secretary, on Markus Lanz; about potential consequences if the AfD wins
Indian Motorcycle rips Harley-Davidson's CEO, DEI efforts in new ad: Indian Motorcycle launched an ad campaign criticizing Harley-Davidson's leadership ...
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Stuttgart-based automaker - Mercedes-Benz reportedly plans cooperation with a drone defense startup
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Audi A5 vs BMW 4 Series: One German Luxury Car Pulls Ahead.
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Dealership revoked offer to buy back customer's BMW, blaming wayward AI chatbot
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Honda recalls 880,514 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles: Honda is recalling more than 800,000 vehicles because rear suspension components may ...
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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire: At a time when concerns about inequality are high and public attitudes toward the ultra-wealthy have ...
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Stuttgart-based company - Rapidly growing future market: Bosch focuses on robotics and AI
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Key FactsBosch Drives Growth in Robotics Amid Struggles
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- Bosch is shifting focus to the automation and humanoid robotics sector in response to a severe earnings crisis in automotive.
- The company aims to provide advanced MEMS sensors that give robots sensitive tactile capabilities, rather than manufacturing robots itself.
- A dedicated robotics unit and partnerships with startups like Neura Robotics support Bosch’s rapid industrial expansion in Asia.
- To improve competitiveness, Bosch plans massive job cuts, including 22,000 positions in the supplier division by 2028.
Bosch moves the future – on wheels and with arms— Tanja Rückert, Bosch's Chief Digital Officer, at the Bosch Connected World (BCW) in Berlin
Mazda Moves Closer To A Car That Captures CO2 As You Drive.
Mazda’s wildest green tech idea just jumped another hurdle. Its onboard carbon-capture system ... Show more
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Waymo launches premier subscription tier for $29.99 a month, starting in select cities
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Connection to a Munich startup: Mercedes is apparently ramping up its drone defense capabilities
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Key FactsMercedes Joins Forces on Advanced Drone Defense System
1 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Mercedes-Benz partners with Tytan Technologies to build a mobile drone defense called ‚Drone Defender‘.
- The system uses Sprinter vans and militarized G-Class chassis equipped with sensors and drone interception tools.
- Production is expected to begin by the end of 2026, offering faster and cheaper deployment than traditional military platforms.
- This effort addresses increased drone threats to critical infrastructure following the 2022 Ukraine conflict.
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This Dodge Charger EV Prototype Packs An Experimental Semi-Solid-State Battery: Dodge parent Stellantis is exploring the viability of semi-solid-state batteries ...
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Germany's economic position is at stake - | "We have to recognize that": Volkswagen, Mercedes, and BMW still see potential for Germany as a business location ...
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Toyota’s Chairman Is Still Fighting for Gas Engines in an Electric World.
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda advocates a multi-pathway strategy ... Show more
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US names Alibaba, BYD, Baidu as supporting China's military: The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military ...
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Subaru Teases Three New Manual Models for 2027, Including New WRX STI: Subaru previews three new cars with manual transmissions: the WRX STI, BRZ ...
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Letter of intent signed - | Mercedes and defense company want to combine strengths - | this is the plan
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Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says: Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to ...
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TN CM Vijay To Raise Key Issues At NITI Aayog Meeting: Vijay is also likely to demand the allocation of funds for key infrastructure projects ...
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BYD launches attack: Billions for new Flash chargers in Europe: BYD is really stepping on the gas when it comes to charging. According to the report ...
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Honda’s upcoming V3R, which uses an electric supercharger, is still shrouded in mystery. Patent applications reveal some of its secrets.Honda Documents Reveal Secrets of Supercharged V3R
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Acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja dies at 84; Rajinikanth, Vijay, Radikaa and others pay tribute
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Jimmy Kimmel Rents Spencer Pratt a U-Haul to Help Him Make Good on Election-Loss Promise to Leave LA | Video
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China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push
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Canadian who stole $13M US in crypto bought Lamborghini, BMWs: plea deal: Canadian Trenton Johnston pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Miami in ...
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Renk-Chef Alexander Sagel fodert mehr Tempo in der Rüstungspolitik ein. : Für Alexander Sagel bleiben die Verteidigungs-Bemühungen hinter dem zurück ...
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2026 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Y-AMT Review | Brilliant tourer, mixed tech: We test the 2026 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Y-AMT over 1000 km to see whether its auto gearbox ...
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Bmw M Electrified Episode 5 Testing To The Limits - BIMMERPOST
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Stellantis tells owners of 1.3 million Jeeps to park outside over fire concerns: Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide ...
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Used cars: Mercedes EQS - | AUTO BILD: Anyone wanting to buy a Mercedes EQS usually needs a large budget. The used car market is a bit different.
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