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Lucid Europa-Chef Alexander Lutz.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – August 6, 2024. US electric car manufacturer faces competition from established premium manufacturers, the Gravity SUV is to be followed by a mid-range model in 2026, Aston Martin wants to use technology.

Unternehmenszentrale von Continental in Hannover.

cenews – August 5, 2024. The tire manufacturer's Executive Board has decided to examine this step in detail. The spin-off could be completed by the end of 2025. Annual General Meeting in April.

Dacia Sandero Stepway.

cenews – August 5, 2024. Almost 165,000 vehicles were sold worldwide in the first half of the year. One in ten went to Germany, where new registrations rose by 33 percent.

Kia Picanto Vision.
By Frank Wald

cenews – August 5, 2024. With a second facelift, the Koreans are bringing their smallest model closer to the new design line, with state-of-the-art comfort and safety equipment, but no electrification.

Unikat: Porsche 911 GT3 RS „Tribute to Jo Siffert“.

cenews – August 4, 2024. The tribute model of the 911 GT3 RS picks up on details of the 917 and was created in close collaboration with the family of the deceased racing driver. The buyer is chosen by lot.

Mitsubishi.

cenews – August 2, 2024. Memorandum of understanding signed. The three companies want to work more closely together on supply technologies in order to achieve their goals more quickly.

Lucid.

cenews – August 2, 2024. We talk to the European head of Lucid and present the newly updated Kia Picanto. A practical test of the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and an innovation from Bürstner.

VW Transporter (Ausführung: „Pan Americana“).

cenews – August 2, 2024. The van is significantly larger, but still fits into the parking garage with a normal roof. Tidy cockpit. Available as a diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric version with up to 286 hp.

Seat Ibiza.

cenews – August 2, 2024. Best financial result for a first half-year. Sales increased by almost 14 percent. Both brands grew. Bestseller is the Formentor. Germany and Spain main markets.

Peugeot E-3008.

cenews – August 1, 2024. Many buyers of the Peugeot 3008 opt for the top-of-the-range GT trim and a quarter choose the electric version. A plug-in hybrid will be added shortly.

Die ersten Fahrzeuge von Leapmotor stehen in Shanghai zur Verschiffung nach Europa bereit.

cenews – July 30, 2024. The C10 and the T03 are shipped from Shanghai. Stellantis holds a 51% stake in the Chinese electric car manufacturer and uses its sales channels.

Ari 1710.

cenews – July 30, 2024. With the 1710, the supplier of electric commercial vehicles is entering the 3.5-ton class. 4.25 tons also possible. Range of up to 415 kilometers.

World Ducati Week 2024.

cenews – July 29, 2024. Record attendance at the World Ducati Week. World premiere of the new Panigale V4. Race of Champions, motocross prototypes and a big motorcycle parade.

Opel Zafira Electric.

cenews – July 29, 2024. The large van gets the new "Vizor" brand face and an improved 75 kWh drive battery for over 20 kilometers more range. Available to order at prices from 47,550 euros.

Niesmann + Bischoff Arto 78.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – July 29, 2024. The Niesmann + Bischoff series is entering its fifth generation. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Two layouts and two engines to choose from. From 138,990 euros.

Peter Schwerdtmann.
By Peter Schwerdtmann

cenews – July 29, 2024. The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research wanted to send us into the weekend with some good news.

VW Touareg e-Hybrid.
By Frank Wald

cenews – July 28, 2024. As a plug-in hybrid, the flagship in the Wolfsburg model range can impress with its performance, function and luxury-class feel - if it weren't for the little things.

Opel OSV 40 von 1974.

cenews – July 27, 2024. 50 years ago, Opel presented the OSV 40 test vehicle based on the Kadett C. The crash test gave it its name. It featured many solutions that later became standard.

Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric.

cenews – July 26, 2024. Bad times for the used electric car trade. The Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric impresses in everyday use. Lively heavyweight from Harley-Davidson.

Renault Rafale E-Tech Plug-in-Hybrid 300 4x4 Atelier Alpine.

cenews – July 26, 2024. The E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 300 4x4 is available at prices starting at 53,300 euros. 22 kWh battery. All-wheel steering as standard. Two Alpine trims.

Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT.

cenews – July 26, 2024. Shift or let it shift: Yamaha's new transmission works without a clutch lever or foot pedal. Automatic with two settings. 500 euros surcharge.

Ducati Panigale V4.

cenews – July 26, 2024. The new model generation arrives in September with less weight, more power and two technical world premieres. Even closer to the factory racers.

Prototypen des Porsche Cayenne Electric.

cenews – July 25, 2024. Parallel to the fourth generation, the current one is being further developed and will be available until after 2030; electric prototypes are being tested worldwide under extreme conditions.

Vinfast VF 8.

cenews – July 25, 2024. Electric SUV VF 8 Plus currently the most popular model in Germany, France and the Netherlands, 15.6-inch infotainment screen, panoramic roof, head-up display and eleven airbags.

Arantxa Alonso, Seat Brand Officer.

cenews – July 25, 2024. Spaniard to develop long-term strategy for the brand in newly created position, more than 20 years of marketing and management experience in the automotive industry.

Toyota zeigt während der Olympischen Spiele in Paris in einem inklusiven Mobility Park Mobilitätslösungen für Menschen mit körperlichen Einschränkungen.

cenews – July 25, 2024. A central meeting point for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, dealers and employees, Mobility Park showcases mobility solutions for people with physical disabilities.

ZF und Goodyear haben gemeinsam ein System gegen Aquaplaning entwickelt.
By Guido Borck

cenews – July 25, 2024. Combination of control software and intelligent chip in the tire stabilizes automatically in the event of danger. First use in the Lotus Eletre. Technology soon to be standard in trucks.

Renault Group.

cenews – July 25, 2024. Increased Group sales and record profitability, operating margin at 8.1%, currently number 3 in Europe and number 1 in France in terms of sales, strong order backlog.

Toyota C-HR Hybrid.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – July 24, 2024. The hybrid with the bold design is harmoniously tuned for everyday use, but is slowed down at 180 km/h. High proportion of electric power. From 34,990 euros.

Porsche.

cenews – July 24, 2024. Business figures for the first six months fell short of those for the first half of 2023 Five model changes. Second quarter stronger again.

DS Automobiles bei der „Tour de Düsseldorf“.

cenews – July 23, 2024. DS 7 E-Tense leads the "Tour de Düsseldorf" classic car rally, 150 historic vehicles from French brands, DS has sponsored Germany's largest French festival since 2015.

Getarnter Skoda Elroq begleitet die Finaletappe der Tour de France.

cenews – July 22, 2024. First public appearance of the brand's new battery-electric SUV model, official world premiere in the fall, winning trophies made of crystal glass by Skoda Design.

Die deutsche Toyota-Mitarbeiterin Carina Hoffmann trägt die olympische Fackel.

cenews – July 22, 2024. Since 2022, more than 22,000 people from all over Europe have applied via a specially programmed app in 34 languages.

Als Teil der WLTP-Zertifizierung muss die Einhaltung der Grenzwerte in einem so genannten RDE-Straßentest (Real Driving Emissions) nachgewiesen werden. Hierfür werden die Entwicklungsfahrzeuge mit portabler Emissionsmesstechnik (PEMS = Portable Emission Measurement System) ausgestattet. Die Messkoffer sitzen auf der Anhängekupplung oder finden im Kofferraum Platz.

cenews – July 22, 2024. Legal opinion: Outdated measurement method leads to unlawful preference for electric drives. Penalties also lack a legal basis.

Morelo Loft.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – July 22, 2024. Morelo is renewing its entry-level Loft series, between 7.99 and 8.45 meters long, new exterior and interior design, textile wall coverings, even the basic model costs 219,900 euros.

Pascal Wehrlein, TAG Heuer Porsche Formel-E-Team.

cenews – July 22, 2024. At the finale in London, the German drove to overall victory ahead of the British Jaguar team, the first world championship title for the works team and a new record with seven victories in one season.

VW Touareg e-Hybrid.

cenews – July 19, 2024. VW Touareg e-Hybrid and Toyota C-HR in a practical test, presentation of the Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid. Agriturismo with the Eura Profilia. Novelty at Niesmann and Bischoff.

Toyota.

cenews – July 19, 2024. With 626,572 vehicles, a record result was achieved in the first half of the year. Second strongest brand on the continent. Lexus increased by 21 percent.

Lancia Ypsilon HF.

cenews – July 19, 2024. With 206 kW, the HF will become the top model in the series next year. The brand will return to motorsport with the 212 hp Rally.