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Automatisiertes Schaltgetriebe von KTM.

cenews – October 9, 2024. The new AMT will initially be available for selected KTM models. Further options will be added to the model range in the coming years.

Ducati Scramber Full Throttle (l.) und Icon Dark.

cenews – October 8, 2024. The black and minimalist Icon Dark is the most affordable Scrambler model. The classic character of the Full Throttle will be emphasized even more from December.

Hyundai Inster.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – October 7, 2024. The basic version of the Koreans' new battery-electric entry-level model should cost well under 25,000 euros and be capable of 150 km/h.

Guido Reinking, Chefredakteur des Auto-Medienportals.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Kawasaki W 230/Meguro S1.

cenews – October 4, 2024. The W 230 makes its debut at the Intermot in Cologne in December. The air-cooled single-cylinder engine with six-speed gearbox delivers 18 hp.

Volkswagen Tayron.

cenews – October 4, 2024. The VW Tiguan Allspace becomes the Tayron, Hyundai enters the electric A-segment, Opel electrifies the Grandland and a new brand is launched.

Renault Emblème.

cenews – October 4, 2024. The concept car, which will be presented at the Paris Motor Show, combines two energy systems. The saloon's electric motor delivers 160 kW.

Kawasaki Ninja 1100 SX.

cenews – October 3, 2024. As with the large Versys, there are 56 cubic centimeters more in the new year. For the first time also as an SE. Premiere in Cologne in December.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
By Frank Wald

cenews – October 3, 2024. Following the ASX and Colt, the renewed flagship model with plug-in hybrid drive has now been added to the Japanese company's European model range, the fourth generation after a four-year absence.

Peugeot E-408.

cenews – October 2, 2024. Orders can be placed from today. Range of around 450 kilometers. The engine produces 157 kW and delivers 345 Nm of torque. Prices start at 46,600 euros.

Ram 1500.

cenews – October 2, 2024. Dodge is bringing its iconic Pick-up to Europe in six versions. From 62,000 euros. An impressive electric version will follow.

Hyundai Tucson Plug-in-Hybrid.

cenews – October 2, 2024. The Select 1.6 T-GDI PHEV comes with front-wheel drive. This lowers the base price for the series to under 45,000 euros. Standard consumption between 1.0 and 6.6 liters.

Mazda CX-80.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Photovoltaikanlage auf dem Werksgelände von Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge im polnischen Wrzesnia.

cenews – October 1, 2024. The Wrzesnia plant in Poland is home to one of the largest factory-owned solar plants in Europe. It extends over 22 hectares. On average, 20 percent is covered.

Hyundai hat mit einem Ioniq 5 aus dem Werk Ulsan die Marke von 100 Millionen gebauter Autos überschritten.

cenews – September 30, 2024. The company reached its production milestone with an Ioniq 5 built at its main plant. Half of all vehicles have been produced in the past eleven years.

Michael Schlabitz.

cenews – September 30, 2024. The former Head of Marketing and Managing Director of Ducati Germany is returning to his former employer in a global role. New business division.

Yamaha R1 Race.

cenews – September 23, 2024. Yamaha offers the super sports bike in two versions. It is even more clearly oriented towards motorsport, while the GYTR, which is a third more expensive, increases the performance even further.

Polestar 3.
By Frank Wald

cenews – September 22, 2024. A few months late, the Geely subsidiary is launching its first electric SUV in Germany; the Volvo EX90 counterpart impresses with its cool scan design and strong performance.

Ducati Multistrada V4 S.

cenews – September 21, 2024. The touring character of the series is strengthened. New Riding Mode and extended cylinder deactivation. S with automatic suspension lowering.

Toyota Hilux mit Brennstoffzellenantrieb.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Die European Harley Owners Group (H.O.G) Rally 2025 findet im kroatischen Medulin in Istrien statt.

cenews – September 20, 2024. The H.O.G. Rally will take place in Istria in mid-June 2025. Long beaches and historic surroundings as well as three days of live music and test drives.

Opel-Chef Florian Huettl auf der IAA Transportation in Hannover.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Martin Resch, Leapmotor International.

cenews – September 19, 2024. New Chinese electric car brand, a joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor, launches in Europe with the battery-electric models T03 and C10, with more to follow.

Xpeng G6.

cenews – September 19, 2024. Chinese electric brand feels "very committed to the European market" and wants to introduce a new model with advanced AI functions alongside its European range.

Citroën ist 2024 erstmals Titelpartner des Windsurf World Cup auf Sylt.

cenews – September 18, 2024. Citroën is the title partner of the Windsurf World Cup on Sylt for the first time, a long-term commitment with an extensive range of vehicles for test drives and VIP shuttles.

Autofahrerin.

cenews – September 18, 2024. In the current YouGov study "Automotive Rankings Germany 2024", there is a cross-generational winner, only men and women are - once again - not in agreement.

Hyundai präsentiert auf der IAA Transportation den Iveco „eMoovy“.

cenews – September 18, 2024. At the IAA Transportation, the "eMoovy" with 800-volt system is making its debut, 100 kilometers range in ten minutes, interior derived from the Staria.

Elektromobilität.

cenews – September 18, 2024. For the first time, there are more electric cars on the road in Norway than petrol cars - not including hybrid combustion models, but diesel remains the dominant drive.

Stellantis-CEO Carlos Tavares eröffnet Nutzfahrzeug-Zentrum in Turin.

cenews – September 17, 2024. New hub to coordinate engineering, marketing, product development, sales and logistics; commercial vehicle business accounts for a third of Stellantis' total net sales.

Audi RS e-tron GT performance.

cenews – September 17, 2024. Further developed drives, adapted thermal management and new battery cell chemistry provide up to 680 kW of power, maximum charging power increased to 320 kW, from 160,500 euros.

Elektrifizierter Lkw-Anhänger „TrailTrax“ von ZF.

cenews – September 17, 2024. system is designed to reduce emissions by up to 16 percent through recuperation, and even 40 percent with plug-in drive, trailers from Kässbohrer and Krone at the IAA Transportation.

Renault Transporter-Studie Estafette Concept.

cenews – September 17, 2024. At the IAA Transportation, the French are presenting their vision of an electric delivery van with the footprint of a Kangoo, turning circle of a Clio, load capacity of a Trafic, series production in 2026.

Kia-Studie PV5 Concept auf der IAA Transportation 2024.

cenews – September 17, 2024. At the IAA Transportation, the Koreans are presenting four studies for a future range of electric vans; the first series model is scheduled for 2025, with up to 300,000 units planned per year.

Bulli-Spektrum der 7. Generation: Transporter, Multivan und ID Buzz.

cenews – September 16, 2024. More power and range, new entry-level versions with 59 kWh battery for the electric van, premiere for the Multivan e-Hybrid 4Motion with plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive.

Renault Master H2 Tech.

cenews – September 16, 2024. Master H2-Tech with 700 kilometers of emission-free range, developed together with fuel cell specialists Plug Power, as a van, flatbed or just as a chassis.

Lynk & Co.
By Guido Reinking

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.

VW Transporter und „The Transporter“-Schauspieler Jason Statham.

cenews – September 16, 2024. Seventh generation of the commercial version on the Ford Transit platform, a plug-in hybrid and three electric drives for the first time, advertising coup with "The Transporter" Jason Statham.

JLR setzt Roboterhund „Rover“ zur Überwachung der Produktionsanlagen im Werk Coventry ein.

cenews – September 15, 2024. Electronic quadruped autonomously monitors Jaguar Land Rover's production and test facilities for electric vehicles, up to 24 patrols day and night, seven days a week.

Werbespot für Alfa Romeo Junior mit Schauspieler Pedro González Alonso.
By Frank Wald

cenews – September 15, 2024. Alfa Romeo launches an advertising campaign with Spanish "Casa del papel" actor Pedro González Alonso for the dealer premiere of its compact SUV, spot already on YouTube.

Land Rover Discovery „35th Anniversary Edition“.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – September 13, 2024. 35 years ago, the all-wheel drive specialist launched a model on the market that not only excelled off-road, but also as a comfortable van for everyday use.

Neues BMW-Designteam um Chefdesigner Adrian van Hooydonk.

cenews – September 13, 2024. Cross-brand design team, new addition Ex-Polestar designer Maximilian Missoni responsible for upper mid-range, luxury class and Alpina, BMW Design with two studios in future.

Renaults erster rnlt© Store am Berliner Ku‘damm.

cenews – September 13, 2024. New showroom concept on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm to showcase the brand world in a new setting, around twenty locations planned in European and non-European countries.

Lutz Leif Linden, neu ernannter Präsident des Automobilclub von Deutschland (AvD).

cenews – September 12, 2024. Graduate industrial engineer now also chairs the FIA Manufacturers' Committee, the interface between the car manufacturers active in motorsport and the FIA institutions.

GM-Vorstandsvorsitzende Mary Barra und Euisun Chung, Vorstandsvorsitzende der Hyundai Motor Group, haben eine mögliche Zusammenarbeit vereinbart.

cenews – September 12, 2024. Declaration of intent to explore future vehicles, supply chains and clean energy technologies, improved efficiency and greater competitiveness

Autonomes Fahren: Der Griff ins Lenkrad soll jederzeit möglich sein.

cenews – September 12, 2024. Almost half of Germans expect fewer traffic jams on freeways, but almost two thirds are concerned about the safety of heavy commercial vehicles without a person behind the wheel.

Jeep Avenger im Euro NCAP-Test 2024.

cenews – September 12, 2024. Mediocre result for Jeep Avenger, deficits in child protection, top rating for Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, Subaru Crosstrek and Xpeng G6, Renault weakens with the Symbioz.

Mit der 360-Grad-Kamera: Frankfurt.

cenews – September 11, 2024. Study on road safety in Europe - Munich and Hamburg score best in Germany - majority in favor of 30 km/h and a zero alcohol limit.

BMW-Hauptverwaltung "Vierzylinder" in München.

cenews – September 10, 2024. The Board of Management of BMW AG today adjusted its annual forecast for the financial year 2024. Significant decline in Group earnings expected.

Smart #5.

cenews – September 10, 2024. The most versatile vehicle in the Smart model range to date will initially appear in China and Australia. Details for Europe have not yet been finalized.

VW Touareg e-Hybrid.

cenews – September 10, 2024. Volkswagen apparently does not want to raise the prices for electric cars. The state of Lower Saxony is now calling for concrete incentives for electric vehicles.

Automechanika in Frankfurt.

cenews – September 9, 2024. "Automechanika" with new technologies for the mobility of tomorrow, topics: Electrification, sustainability, digitalization, networking, AI and recruiting.

Defender im Einsatz für Rotes Kreuz Italien.

cenews – September 8, 2024. To mark the 70th anniversary, Land Rover presents a fully restored Series IIA ambulance, one of the oldest humanitarian partnerships of its kind in the world.

Nascar-Starterfeld in der Motorsport Arena Oschersleben.

cenews – September 8, 2024. The European racing series of the US-American V8 racing cars will return to the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben from September 20 to 22, pre-event on the town's market square.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade.

cenews – September 8, 2024. With this unique piece, the Sonderwunsch Exclusive Manufaktur demonstrates the art of Chromaflair painting, the color changes depending on the incidence of light and viewing angle.

Volvo EX90.
By Daniel Killy

cenews – September 7, 2024. The Swedes' new electric flagship impresses on the first drive with high-tech comfort, relaxed elegance and an unprecedented level of safety.

Christian Stein, CCO der Renault Group.

cenews – September 6, 2024. Christian Stein has been appointed Chief Communications Officer, responsible for the communication of all Group activities; the Frenchman was previously with Seat for more than ten years.

Range Rover Riviera Edition.

cenews – September 6, 2024. German premiere of the Range Rover Riviera Edition in Hamburg, exclusive special model as a tribute to the lifestyle of Europe's most beautiful coasts, limited to ten units.

Peugeot E-5008.
By Guido Borck

cenews – September 6, 2024. The largest crossover SUV in the model range is now also available as an electric model. It offers space for up to seven people and is said to boast a range of up to 660 kilometers.

Guido Reinking, Chefredakteur des Auto-Medienportals.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Showcar R17 electric restomod x Ora Ïto.

cenews – September 5, 2024. Modern reinterpretation of the historic sports coupé, one-off created in collaboration with the French designer Ora Ïto, not a precursor to a possible series model.

BMW-Chef Oliver Zipse und Toyota-Präsident Koji Sato.

cenews – September 5, 2024. Development of new fuel cell systems, use of synergies in development and procurement, first BMW model with fuel cell drive announced for 2028.

Volvo XC90.

cenews – September 5, 2024. New SUV top model rolls into dealerships at the end of the year with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid petrol engines, four equipment lines, prices start from 79,890 euros.

Mit der vollelektrischen Studie 4Ever Trophy zeigte Renault bereits auf dem letzten Pariser Salon, wie ein R4 als Elektro-SUV aussehen könnte.

cenews – September 4, 2024. New Renault 4 debuts as another electric car in the B-segment, two more concept cars and a show car from Alpine, all five brands with their own stands.

Meeresschutzinitiative "Under the Pole".

cenews – September 4, 2024. Marine conservation initiative combines worldwide expeditions, scientific research and actions to protect the oceans, two Boxers and three electric cars as support.

Produktion des VW Golf im Werk Wolfsburg.

cenews – September 4, 2024. 313,700 cars rolled off the production lines in Germany, an increase of 24 percent compared to the same month last year, 2.7 million since January, order intake up after eight months.

Volvo EX90.

cenews – September 4, 2024. All-electric premium SUV starts from EUR 83,700 in Germany, three drive systems with a maximum of 380 kW (517 PS), two battery sizes for WLTP ranges of up to 614 kilometers.

Kia Sorento.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Cupra Terramar.

cenews – September 3, 2024. New SUV model completes the offensive of the sporty Seat offshoot, five gasoline, mild and plug-in hybrid drive systems with outputs of up to 272 hp, delivery at the end of the year.

Bürstner Talis auf dem Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2024.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – September 3, 2024. Talis" caravan with flexible use of furniture and fold-out alcove, ideal trailer for electric cars at 900 kilograms, "Action" caravan with eye-catching off-road look.

Kia PBV-Studien für die IAA Transportation 2024.

cenews – September 2, 2024. European premiere for four possible fully electric and connected variants of the future PV5 and PV7 models, Korean brand at the trade fair in Hanover for the first time.

Personenzug im Gotthard-Basistunnel.

cenews – September 2, 2024. 13 months after the derailment of a freight train, the world's longest railroad tunnel is fully open to rail traffic, with a direct half-hourly connection to Ticino.

Ladestation von Eon für E-Lkw im Hamburger Hafen.

cenews – September 2, 2024. Four charging stations with 400 kilowatts of power each, 25-meter-long charging stations also suitable for convenient charging of articulated lorries, further charging parks in planning.

Audi Q5.
By Jens Meiners

cenews – September 2, 2024. The core model from Ingolstadt is now in its third generation: Economical, modern and partially electrified. A plug-in hybrid is to follow later.

Hyundai Santa Fe.
By Frank Wald

cenews – August 30, 2024. The large SUV of the fifth generation appeals with its monolithic design, generous spaciousness and well thought-out variability, while there is still room for improvement in terms of drive systems.

Fertigung des Skoda Octiva im tschechischen Werk Kvasiny.

cenews – August 29, 2024. With the relocation of Superb production to Bratislava, Skoda gains additional capacity for its bestseller. Over 7.5 million units since 1996.

Werk von ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules in Peking.

cenews – August 29, 2024. Founded in 1994, the joint venture is represented internationally with 25 locations and benefits from the ouotsorcing in the automotive industry. Two new plants in Hungary go into operation.

Bosch hat mittlerweile über eine Million Ladepunkte geschaffen.

cenews – August 29, 2024. There are now over one million charging points on four continents, most of them in Europe. Forecasts predict strong growth in the business.

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.

cenews – August 26, 2024. The super sports car is reminiscent of the 1960s model of the same name. All 33 models have already been sold. Optionally with V6 or electric drive.

Philipp Römers.
By Jens Meiners

cenews – August 26, 2024. The top Audi designer goes to the electric brand in Sweden. He meets an old acquaintance there. His successor is Massimo Frascella, who comes from Jaguar Land Rover.

Toyota GR Supra GT4 Evo 2.

cenews – August 26, 2024. Toyota has listened to the feedback from teams and drivers and is sending the GR Supra GT4 into the next racing season with some optimizations.

Nissan Interstar mit herausnehmbaren Campingmodul von Plug Van.

cenews – August 26, 2024. Nissan is presenting the new Interstar with a Plug Van leisure module at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The insert can be easily removed again.

Vanessa Repp.

cenews – August 26, 2024. Vanessa Repp becomes Vice President Future Product. Tobias Gubitz takes over responsibility for Sales. Both have been with the company for around ten years.

Skoda Motorsport stellt auf dem Nordic Sustainable Mobility Forum nachhaltige Materialien vor: Der ausgestellte Fabia RS Rally2 zeigt Karosseriekomponenten aus Flachsfasern, so zum Beispiel der hintere Stoßfänger.

cenews – August 24, 2024. Skoda presents a Fabia RS with a range of components made from biocomposite materials at the Nordic Sustainable Mobility Forum in Finland. Enyaq Coupé RS Race concept study.

Wohnmobile auf dem Hof eines Händlers.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – August 24, 2024. The variety of products at the exhibition at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center has never been so great. Nevertheless, the industry is showing the first signs of concern.

Schwingungsversuch am VoloCity.

cenews – August 23, 2024. The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has conducted vibration tests on the "VoloCity" flying cab from Volocopter.

Toyota Land Cruiser SE Concept.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – August 23, 2024. Toyota is not leaving climate protection to electromobility alone. E-fuels and hydrogen also play a role in the development of new vehicles.

Rimac Nevera R.

cenews – August 21, 2024. Rimac goes one better with the Nevera R. 40 vehicles are built at a unit price of 2.3 million euros. 2136 hp and a theoretical speed of 412 km/h.

Renault Symbioz.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – August 20, 2024. The brand closes the gap between Captur and Austral with a 4.40-meter-long compact SUV. Hybrid drive with 143 hp. The WLTP consumption is 4.8 liters. From 32,500 euros.

Can-Am Origin und Pulse (v.l.).

cenews – August 20, 2024. The two electric models are a naked bike and an enduro. The 8.9 kWh battery should enable ranges of up to 160 kilometers in the city.

Volkswagen ID Buzz GTX.

cenews – August 20, 2024. The Pure Freestyle pushes the price down to just under 50,000 euros. The GTX is at the top of the range. In future, the Cargo will also be available with all-wheel drive. Up to 1.8 tons towing capacity.

Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 4 1000 LE.

cenews – August 19, 2024. The Wolverine RMAX 2 gets a version with a sportier touch, the four-seater is extended by a small loading area. New turf mode protects the turf.

Innenraumstudie EVI (Electric Vehicle Interior) von Yanfeng: Dirk Blomeyer (r.) erklärt Autor Guido Borck die Bedienung.
By Guido Borck

cenews – August 19, 2024. With the EVI concept study, Chinese supplier Yanfeng shows where the journey in terms of vehicle interiors will take us in the future. Because this will change massively.

Dieser Porsche 911 Speedster (Typ 993) wurde für den Designer und Sammler Luca Trazzi als Unikat über das Sonderwunsch-Programm verwirklicht.

cenews – August 19, 2024. Designer and Porsche collector Luca Trazzi missed a 993 version and had it built according to his own ideas via the special program. Unique in Ottoyellow.

Lamborghini Temerario.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Kia Niro Plug-in-Hybrid.
By Frank Wald

cenews – August 18, 2024. The crossover is a versatile city runabout with a green conscience, but if you want plug-in power, you have to be patient when charging - and dig deep into your pocket.

Porsche 911 Turbo „50 Jahre“.

cenews – August 16, 2024. The 911 Turbo "50 Years" is based on the S presented in 2019 and was built in 1974. Design elements quote the history. Optional heritage package. From 274,000 euros.

Citroën C4.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – August 16, 2024. With the C4 You, Citroën offers a compact model for less than 20,000 euros. Functional cockpit with manageable entertainment. 1.2-liter engine with 101 hp.

BMW M5 Touring.

cenews – August 16, 2024. The plug-in hybrid has a system output of 727 hp and 1000 Nm and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under four seconds. Up to 305 km/h on request.

Traktoren der neuen 6M-Serie von John Deere, die in Mannheim gebaut werden.

cenews – August 15, 2024. Net profit in the third quarter of the current financial year fell by 42% compared to the previous year. Weak market conditions.

VW Caddy e-Hybrid.

cenews – August 15, 2024. The new e-Hybrid with a 1.5-liter engine has a system output of 150 hp and a range in pure electric mode of up to 122 kilometers. Also available as a Maxi.