Articles by author Guido Reinking

cenews – April 18, 2025. For CEO Luca de Meo, it is fortunate not to be represented in North America and China. The brand is currently riding a wave of success and is a year ahead of VW.

cenews – April 15, 2025. The automotive supplier got off lightly again in 2024. Whether it succeeds again this year depends not only on Trump, the Board of Directors and the workforce being downsized.

cenews – March 9, 2025. A completely new VW model - that doesn't happen very often. The 7-seater Tayron has no direct predecessor. It is an independent SUV model, positioned between the Tiguan and Touareg.

cenews – March 7, 2025. The successful model enters what may be its last generation. The new hybrid drive is a stunner, but the massive radiator grille is more a matter of taste. Plug-in comes later.

cenews – February 25, 2025. A classic GT from the brand should have a free-breathing twelve cylinders - and drive breathtakingly. The new model delivers on this promise. Also in terms of price.

cenews – January 14, 2025. Racing legends such as Fangio and Moss sat behind the wheel of the W 196 R, which will be auctioned on February 1. The Silver Arrow is one of four surviving vehicles. Restored in 1965.

cenews – January 9, 2025. American drivers will be the first to get brake-by-wire from ZF: A global US manufacturer will use the technology in its pick-ups.

cenews – January 2, 2025. "At first I just thought the sticker was funny, now I think it's necessary," says Patrik Schneider. He runs an online store for stickers and bicycle accessories. His most successful product at the moment is a sticker for Tesla vehicles with the text: "I bought this before Elon went crazy". Since Tesla founder Elon Musk has been spreading his controversial political theses on the internet, often via his own platform X, more and more drivers of his cars want to distance themselves from him.

cenews – December 6, 2024. Opel has answered the call and brings the compact Frontera onto the road. Lots of space for less than 29,000 euros. Another 5000 euros cheaper as a hybrid with up to seven seats.

cenews – November 29, 2024. Made in Germany" is still one of the most important purchasing criteria - not only in Germany, but also in the UK, Spain and France. This even applies to cars that are not even built in Germany, according to a large-scale customer survey conducted by market researchers at Appinio. Most prospective buyers still value "German virtues" such as durability and reliability. Cars from China, on the other hand, have a hard time. A low price also counts less than you might think.

cenews – October 25, 2024. The competition never sleeps. That is why the IZB is held regularly in Wolfsburg. Over 800 exhibitors present new ideas for production and products.

cenews – October 9, 2024. The top model from Rüsselsheim has become 17 centimeters longer. Also purely electric for the first time. Small petrol model with 48-volt support from 36,400 euros.

cenews – October 7, 2024. With only four votes against, including Germany, the EU has spoken out in favor of countermeasures to curb low-priced imports. There is another way.

cenews – October 1, 2024. The almost five-meter-long new brand flagship also comes with a six-cylinder diesel engine as an alternative to the plug-in hybrid. Three rows of seats and optional individual seats in the middle.

cenews – September 21, 2024. "The drive revolution in commercial vehicles will only succeed with technological openness," says Bosch Board of Management member Markus Heyn. Manufacturers showcase their solutions in Hanover.

cenews – September 19, 2024. The Opel boss is relaxed about the announced tightening of CO2 limits in the coming year; two electric vans with hydrogen fuel cells complete the range.

cenews – September 16, 2024. The Chinese Geely brand is currently struggling in Germany. Dealers and a smaller model should turn things around, promises CEO Nicolas Lopez Appelgren in an interview.

cenews – September 6, 2024. Volkswagen is in crisis. The management mistakes of the past weigh heavily, and the current challenges of electromobility even more so. Creative ideas are needed.

cenews – September 4, 2024. The Koreans' largest SUV with a turbodiesel is fast and economical on the road, and also impresses in everyday use with its spaciousness and safety features.

cenews – August 19, 2024. The brand completes the hybridization of its model range with the successor to the Huracán. 340 km/h fast. A purely electric car has already been announced.

cenews – August 13, 2024. Many manufacturers only sell their cars in homeopathic doses because there is a lack of advertising. BYD is making a name for itself with the Olympics, MG already has one.

cenews – August 12, 2024. Mahle is working on a wireless solution. The vehicle must be positioned over the coil with centimeter precision. The technology has become the world standard.

cenews – July 15, 2024. First test drive with the Chinese electric two-seater on the legendary Goodwood circuit in southern England, on the German market in late summer, up to 500 hp.

cenews – July 15, 2024. Soccer sponsorship has greatly increased brand awareness and tripled sales in some countries. We spoke to Stella Li, Head of Europe.

cenews – June 21, 2024. More than 48,000 associates work in software development at Bosch worldwide, 42,000 of whom are involved in mobility topics.

cenews – June 10, 2024. 125 years of automotive engineering at Opel. To mark the anniversary, Opel chief designer Mark Adams takes a few treasures from the brand's history out of the magazine - prototypes and concept studies from the past.

cenews – June 6, 2024. The company subsidiary Lifetec has many ideas for further improving passive safety in cars. Optimization of airbags and seat belts. Soon to be independent.

cenews – June 4, 2024. Only electric cars are now built in Cologne. Where the Fiesta needed six screws, the new model has 58.

cenews – May 30, 2024. Seat's performance brand is launching another model series and a dynamic offshoot of the ID-3 twin. Both reach 100 km/h in under six seconds.

cenews – May 28, 2024. Light commercial vehicles are on the rise at the multinational multi-brand group and already account for more than a third of net sales, making them number one by 2027.

cenews – May 27, 2024. The Chinese can also do things differently: the English SAIC subsidiary is bucking the trend with a 194 hp gasoline hybrid, priced at less than 20,000 euros, with a pure combustion engine even cheaper.

cenews – May 1, 2024. Customers' tastes have changed. Former designers from VW and Audi are now setting the trend in China - globally.

cenews – April 30, 2024. From the summer, the Formentor and Leon will have a shark nose, a new cockpit and up to 333 hp. Prices remain virtually unchanged when adjusted for equipment.

cenews – April 29, 2024. The sports car manufacturer's first plug-in hybrid delivers 800 hp, making it even more powerful than the previous top model. 60 kilometers of electric range.

cenews – April 18, 2024. Stuttgart-based automotive supplier remains number one worldwide, 91.6 billion euros turnover, focus on combustion engines, fuel cells and battery-electric drives.

cenews – April 18, 2024. Mazda comes with a premium product, but not at a premium price. The CX-80 has spectacular drives and a homely interior.

cenews – April 2, 2024. Bosch surveyed over 11,000 people in seven countries. More than half of them hope that AI will improve mobility and expect a high level of performance.

cenews – March 22, 2024. The success is not only due to the Cupra sports brand. The company is returning to profit. A series of new products announced.

cenews – March 21, 2024. Volkswagen transfers the GTX concept to the ID Buzz, which is also available with a long wheelbase. 250 kW and all-wheel drive. To 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.

cenews – March 20, 2024. The automotive group acquires a stake in the French start-up. Solid-state systems do not require moving parts and are more cost-effective. First it's the turn of the premium brands.

cenews – March 14, 2024. Wolfsburg is pressing ahead with electric cars in particular. However, an entry-level model for around 20,000 euros is not in sight until 2027, while the ID 2 is expected to cost around 25,000 euros.

cenews – March 13, 2024. Sales of electric cars rose by 35 percent last year. Nevertheless, the Wolfsburg-based company is also investing in combustion engines.

cenews – February 25, 2024. In April, however, the Milano will be the first electric car from the Italian premium brand in the Stellantis Group; the Giulia and Stelvio are to be renewed in 2025 and 2026.

cenews – February 22, 2024. The huge overcapacities in China are to end up on the local continent. The factories' export quota is to be boosted by their own fleet of transport ships.

cenews – February 22, 2024. After more than seven million units, the third generation of the compact SUV rolls out. New operating concept, more space and a choice of six drive systems.

cenews – February 1, 2024. Following the disappointing sales figures to date, the Chinese car manufacturer is working on a small car project and going the retail route.

cenews – January 29, 2024. The new mid-range SUV is reasonably priced. The drive could do with a little more power, but technically the brand is at the forefront. Thin dealer network.

cenews – January 25, 2024. In future, the Stuttgart SUV will only be available as an electric car, but with up to 639 hp and a sprint time of up to 3.3 seconds. It starts at 84,100 euros.

cenews – January 19, 2024. A software company from Silicon Valley has developed a program that helps to reduce waste in battery production to ten percent.

cenews – January 17, 2024. The second most popular brand among buyers in Europe. Sales increased by 17.1 percent. The Renault subsidiary is in the top ten. The Spring will remain the most affordable electric car.

cenews – January 10, 2024. Bosch presents Automated Valet Charging together with the VW software division Cariad in Las Vegas. Focus on the interior and hydrogen in the engine.

cenews – January 1, 2024. Classic cars as an investment. It doesn't always have to be an expensive Ferrari or Lamborghini. An Opel Corsa, for example, is also traded twice as high today as it was a year ago.

cenews – December 17, 2023. Even for the American cult brand, there is no way around the battery drive. The Wagoneer is also set to be reborn at the end of next year.

cenews – December 12, 2023. The new generation of pick-ups is a joint product. Lots of options and assistance systems. Only available in Germany as a crew cab with diesel and all-wheel drive.

cenews – December 11, 2023. In his book, Harald Hamprecht tells all kinds of new details and exciting stories from the first 125 years of the traditional German brand, forgotten prototypes and motorcycles.

cenews – December 8, 2023. The Japanese manufacturer believes in the small segment. "Mobility should be affordable for many people," says the Head of Sales and Marketing for Toyota in Europe.

cenews – December 5, 2023. An interview with one of Germany's largest multi-brand dealers about the model offensive from the Far East and how European manufacturers can score points.

cenews – December 4, 2023. The Japanese are presenting six new electric concept vehicles that are to be launched on the market in the next three years, including hydrogen engines and e-fuels depending on the market.

cenews – November 19, 2023. The brand is struggling with weak demand. Shorter development times should help. Brand boss Thomas Schäfer in an interview. 2033 is the end of combustion engines,

cenews – November 12, 2023. In 2025, historic racing cars powered by climate-neutral, synthetic fuels are to start at the Salzburgring. Stuck, Danner and Prince Leopold want to take part.

cenews – November 6, 2023. In this interview, the CEO of the world's third-largest automotive supplier talks about electromobility, technological openness and the Chinese car manufacturers' offensive.

cenews – November 3, 2023. The fourth model generation of the large Skoda once again offers plenty of space and up to 28 smart ideas. Up to 265 hp and a plug-in hybrid with a range of over 100 kilometers.

cenews – October 20, 2023. Industry summit at the Institute of Automotive Economics discusses manufacturers' agency model to prevent discount battles, more suitable for premium than volume brands.

cenews – October 10, 2023. Ford is launching the next generation of its Transit Custom one-ton truck and Tourneo Custom van. A new variant and a helper for the courier industry.

cenews – October 10, 2023. In an interview with Car-Eidtors.Net, CEO Wayne Griffiths comments on the future of VW's two Spanish subsidiaries. New solutions. Project Microcar.

cenews – October 8, 2023. The young business unit Charge Big offers a solution beyond the wallbox. Costs per charging point are significantly lower. Seven or 22 kilowatts.

cenews – September 19, 2023. From 2025, the pickup will also be able to travel a good 45 kilometers on electric power alone and will also be able to supply its owner's work equipment with electricity. Price still open.

cenews – August 30, 2023. Car premieres, family programs, outdoor concerts and job prospects are just some of the offers to see the IAA Mobility 2023 - and maybe even the last time in Munich.