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Maria Schiewald.

cenews – February 29, 2024. The 28-year-old succeeds Cristiano Colaiacomo, who has moved to Opel. She has been with the company for ten years and is a qualified car saleswoman.

Maserati Gran Cabrio Trofeo.

cenews – February 29, 2024. The open-top version of the four-seater comes with a soft top and neck warmer. At market launch, the Trofeo with 550 hp is available for 231,035 euros.

Stephan Stuhr gewann den „Hyperbattle“-Wettbewerb von Peugeot und Lego.

cenews – February 29, 2024. Stephan Stuhr won the brand's Lego "Hyperbattle" in Rüsselsheim. Five finalists competed against one expert. One was eliminated every hour.

Fiat Doblò.

cenews – February 29, 2024. The revised van is available from 20,100 euros net. Available as a petrol, diesel or electric version with increased range. Safety and comfort are also enhanced.

Subaru P-1 / 1500 (1954).

cenews – February 28, 2024. In 1954, seven months after its foundation, the brand presented its first car. But it wasn't until four years later that things really took off. More milestone birthdays.

Opel Movano.

cenews – February 28, 2024. The Group division Pro One contributed a third of the company's net sales. Market leader in Europe and South America. Campervans for Australia and Japan.

Hopper.

cenews – February 28, 2024. The covered pedelec with two seats and three wheels is built in Hamburg and will initially be launched in a "First Edition" for 13,500 euros.

Opel Corsa Hybrid.

cenews – February 28, 2024. Specially developed 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine in two power levels. Up to one kilometer of purely electric driving is possible. The price list starts at 26,100 euros.

Hinten oder vorn, links oder rechts: Für die Ladeklappe am Elektroauto gibt es unterschiedliche Positionen.

cenews – February 28, 2024. The ADAC found six different positions for the power connection on 235 vehicles. Not all of them ideal. In the middle of the front is the exception rather than the rule.

McLaren Artura Spider.

cenews – February 27, 2024. The Artura is now also available as a Spider. Ten percent surcharge for open-top driving. At the same time, the output of the hybrid drive has been increased by 20 hp to 700 hp for the new model year

Breil Abarth 500e Automatic.

cenews – February 27, 2024. Together with Breil, a unisex wristwatch was created in the style of the small electric sports car. Limited to 999 pieces. The price is 499 euros.

Skoda kündigt für 2025 ein kleines SUV als neues Einstiegsmodell in Indien an.

cenews – February 27, 2024. The third model developed specifically for the subcontinent will be the brand's entry-level model in future and will benefit from tax advantages. Customers and fans help with the name search.

Kia EV9.

cenews – February 27, 2024. The largest and most important automotive jury in the world has announced the finalists for 2024: they come from China, Korea and Sweden.

Genf 2024: MG Cyberster.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – February 27, 2024. The brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Cyberster reaches 100 km/h in just over three seconds and the new Model 3 will be available from around 20,000 euros.

Genf 2024: Yangwang U8.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – February 26, 2024. Geneva has also lost some of its former charisma. Nevertheless, there are one or two interesting innovations to discover at the motor show.

Vereinbaren die Lieferung von bis zu 500.000 Fahrzeugen (v.l.): Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Stellantis Chief Operating Officer Enlarged Europe, und Miel Horsten, Ayvens COO.

cenews – February 26, 2024. The leading long-term leasing and fleet management provider and the automotive group have reached a framework agreement for the next three years.

Genf 2024: Der Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric ist Europas „Auto des Jahres“.

cenews – February 26, 2024. The electric car was one of six finalists. The decision was made by a 59-member jury and was announced today at the Geneva Motor Show. From 41,400 euros.

Fiat Concept City-Car.

cenews – February 26, 2024. After the Panda, another new model is to be launched on the market every year until 2027. The brand presents five concept vehicles in advance in the video.

Renault 5 E-Tech Electric.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – February 26, 2024. The new edition of the classic small car will be launched as an electric car in three performance levels and two different sized batteries. From 25,000 euros.

Jeep Avenger 4xe.

cenews – February 26, 2024. New hybrid variant with electrified 4x4 drive closes the all-wheel drive gap in the model range, combination of 136 hp petrol engine and two 21 kW electric motors.

Alfa-Romeo-Chef Jean-Philippe Imparato.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Extreme H-Prototyp.
By Hans-Robert Richarz

cenews – February 25, 2024. Criticized time and again, but impossible to keep down: the fuel cell is alive and well - and not just in commercial vehicles or cars. By 2025, it should also be causing a sensation in motorsport.

Kias „Vehicle-to-Load“-Demonstration mit einem EV9 in Norwegen.

cenews – February 24, 2024. Light installation in Norway, electric SUV uses "Vehicle-to-Load" function (V2L) as power source for LED disc with a diameter of five meters.

Dacia Sandrider.

cenews – February 24, 2024. Highlights of the 900 square meter stand are the new Duster and Spring as well as the Dakar Rally car Sandrider, Dacia driver Sébastien Loeb visits the stand.

Ineos Fusilier.

cenews – February 23, 2024. The off-road vehicle will be powered purely by battery electricity and a range extender version with a small combustion engine will be produced at Magna in Graz.

Peugeot E-3008.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – February 23, 2024. Revamped crossover bestseller initially launches as an electric model from 48,650 euros, followed by models with hybrid and all-wheel drive as well as a larger battery and greater range.

Cupra City Garage Madrid: Eröffnung mit Cupra-CEO Wayne Griffiths (2.v.r.)

cenews – February 22, 2024. The world's ninth location in the centrally located capital district of Salamanca has 1369 square meters on two floors with an exhibition room, restaurant and auditorium.

Audi Q2 mit Digital-Cockpit und 8,8-Zoll-Touchscreen.

cenews – February 22, 2024. Virtual cockpit, 8.8-inch touchscreen and three-spoke steering wheel will be standard equipment from the middle of the year, base price from 28,600 euros.

Skoda erweitert die Modellpalette des elektrischen Enyaq um das Enyaq Coupé 60 (Foto) und das Enyaq Coupé 60 Sportline.

cenews – February 22, 2024. Last year, the electric SUV ranked fourth among the best-selling electric vehicles in Europe, while the Elroq compact SUV kicked off six new electric models.

Citroën C4 X.

cenews – February 22, 2024. Electrified drive with 48-volt battery and six-speed dual-clutch transmission should ideally save 20 percent on gasoline and CO2 emissions, with prices starting at 25,645 euros.

Mercedes-Benz.

cenews – February 22, 2024. Group reports solid annual results for 2023, turnover up, profit down slightly, sales of battery-electric cars and vans up by more than half

Foto der Woche: Xpeng G3 auf dem Weg nach Norwegen.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Honda e-Ny1.
By Jens Riedel

cenews – February 22, 2024. A well-known car manufacturer is making its second attempt to gain a foothold in the electric market with its latest model. However, its range and charging speed are mediocre at best.

VW Tiguan.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Renault begleitet die Premiere des R 5 in Genf mit „5 Movements“, fünf Mobilitätentwürfen franzöischer Start-ups: elektrischer Schneescooter Moonbike von Nicolas Muron.

cenews – February 21, 2024. Mobility ideas from French start-ups will also be presented at the stand. These include a collapsible sailing dinghy, an electric snowmobile and a jet ski.

Dacia Spring.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – February 21, 2024. The new body adapts to the current brand language. Fresh interior. It will continue to be the most affordable electric car in Europe. Drives remain unchanged.

Fiat Panda.

cenews – February 20, 2024. The Italians increased their sales last year by twelve percent to 1.35 million cars. Market leader in four countries. Ducato most popular van in Europe.

Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid.

cenews – February 20, 2024. The optimized plug-in hybrids will be available from the second quarter. System output of 470 hp or 544 hp in the 4S. Up to 290 km/h fast. From 123,400 euros.

Cupra Born VZ.

cenews – February 20, 2024. The new top version VZ delivers 240 kW, develops 545 Nm and is capable of speeds of up to 200 km/h. Sports seats, optimized chassis and larger infotainment display.

DS Automobiles integriert Chat-GPT in seine Sprachsteuerung Iris.

cenews – February 20, 2024. Following a successful pilot phase, artificial intelligence will be integrated into all model ranges as standard. The chatbot starts automatically when the voice control is switched on.

Pkw-Neuzulassungen in der EU im Januar 2024 (engl.).

cenews – February 20, 2024. New registrations last month were twelve percent above the previous year's result. Germany was the main growth driver. VW remains the leading automotive group.

VW ID 7 Tourer.
By Frank Wald

cenews – February 19, 2024. The saloon is followed by the estate: like its combustion engine counterpart, the Passat Variant, the electric car offers space and load volume, but VW has also made improvements in terms of drive, range and infotainment

Cupra ist im Videospiel Fortnite mit einem Padelcourt vertreten.

cenews – February 19, 2024. The brand will have a padel court on the virtual gaming platform in future. A mixture of tennis and squash. A Born and a showroom can also be seen.

Noch getarnt: Prototyp des Alpine A290 in der Wintererprobung.

cenews – February 19, 2024. The new, all-electric Renault 5 gets a four-meter short performance version. Leather sports steering wheel with center marker and overtaking button like in Formula 1.

Elektromodelle von Hyundai: Ioniq 6, Kona Elektro und Ioniq 5 (von links).

cenews – February 19, 2024. As part of the "Spring Weeks" campaign, the brand is offering its three electric models with a promotional bonus of 7000 euros. The price of the Tucson is also being reduced for a limited period.

Kia Sorento.

cenews – February 19, 2024. The facelift includes a striking new front end, a larger panoramic display and the Highway Assist 2.0. More comfort. From 53,190 euros.

Die „Opel Post“ erschien erstmals 1949.

cenews – February 17, 2024. Opel celebrates a second anniversary in 2024: The employee newspaper was launched 75 years ago. Changing formats and layouts. Available on the Internet since 2013.

Audi RS 3 Sportback.
By Frank Wald

cenews – February 17, 2024. The spearhead of the A3 model series is a bank in terms of longitudinal and lateral dynamics, but also knows how to behave in everyday motoring with its discreet appearance and acoustics.

Mazda Innovation Space in Tokio.

cenews – February 16, 2024. Idea generators and potential business partners are to be found in the Innovation Space in Tokyo. Recruitment of specialists and development of new business areas.

VW ID 7 Tourer im Prototypen-Tarnkleid.

cenews – February 16, 2024. The electric 7 Series from VW will soon be available as an estate. A first look. What does the new edition of the Dacia Spring offer? Honda's second attempt with an electric car in a practical test.

Babboe-Lastenrad.

cenews – February 16, 2024. Dutch authority intervenes due to significant safety deficiencies. The manufacturer has discontinued sales in other countries. Recall campaign is being prepared.

Cupra Formentor VZ5, Final Edition „Enceladus“ (l) und „Century“.

cenews – February 16, 2024. Production of the top model with five cylinders and 390 hp ends with two limited edition models in an exclusive color scheme. 222 of each model will be built.

Das i-Cockpit im Peugeot 408.

cenews – February 16, 2024. The AI is integrated into the i-Cockpit and represents a significantly expanded range of services offered by the infotainment system. It knows the answers to many questions on the road.

Volkswagen.

cenews – February 16, 2024. The Indian group is also the first external partner to receive the unit cells and is planning five fully electric SUVs for the domestic market over the next few years.

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro.

cenews – February 15, 2024. The large Enduro receives a comprehensive update in April. Active seat lowering, smoother power delivery and improved running smoothness as well as more lean angle clearance.

Massimo Frascella.

cenews – February 15, 2024. Massimo Frascella is the new Head of Design at Audi. He replaces Marc Lichte after ten years and previously worked for Bertone, Ford, Kia and most recently JLR.

Stellantis.

cenews – February 15, 2024. Last year, the Group achieved a turnover of almost 190 billion euros and a record profit of 18.6 billion euros. The dividend is to amount to 1.55 euros.

Nissan Juke.
By Hans-Robert Richarz

cenews – February 14, 2024. Nissan is giving the Juke a model overhaul, in which yellow also plays an important role. The reversing camera will be standard in future. Two drive options.

Lancia Ypsilon, Sonderedition „Cassina“.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – February 14, 2024. The "Cassina" introductory edition will soon be on the market in some countries. It will be Germany's turn next year. The electric car will be built in Spain.

CF Moto  450 RS S.

cenews – February 14, 2024. The RS S delivers 46 hp and comes with adjustable front wheel damping, traction control and a single-arm swingarm. On sale from May for just under 6900 euros plus additional costs.

Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse, Sonderedition „Stronger than Diamonds“.

cenews – February 14, 2024. Mercedes-Benz is launching an exclusive special edition of the off-road vehicle with 0.25 carat on the door pins. 300 vehicles will be built. The price is 175,000 euros.

Skoda Octavia RS.

cenews – February 14, 2024. The brand's bestseller receives an extensive model upgrade. New front and rear design, more sustainable materials, Chat-GPT and up to 265 hp.

Mini Cooper E.

cenews – February 14, 2024. The 135 kW three-door model is available at prices starting at 32,900 euros. From 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. The WLTP range is 305 kilometers.

Porsche ist Automobil- und Mobilitätspartner des Golfturnriers The Amundi Evian Championship.

cenews – February 13, 2024. The sports car manufacturer is involved as a partner of the Amundi Evian Championchip in France and is providing both the shuttle cars and a hole-in-one car.

Ford Ranger MS-RT und Transit Custom MS-RT.

cenews – February 13, 2024. Special MS-RT edition with wider chassis, side skirts and spoiler. Dynamic accents are also set in the interior. Available from the middle of the year.

Skoda Scala (l.) und Kamiq.
By Guido Borck

cenews – February 13, 2024. Skoda revises the Scala and Kamiq. Sustainable materials, better lighting and a slightly more powerful three-cylinder engine with 115 hp. From 23,420 euros and 24,390 euros respectively.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT.

cenews – February 13, 2024. With the model revision, the well-known TT is joined by the more luxurious touring variant Travel and the road-oriented Strada as an entry-level version. From 12,499 euros.

GWM Ora 03 (vormals Ora Funky Cat) im Green-NCAP-Test.

cenews – February 13, 2024. Green NCAP sees the GWM Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat) at the top. Tesla and VW are close behind. Opel and Skoda are the cleanest among combustion engines.

Stellantis-Werk Szentgotthard in Ungarn.

cenews – February 13, 2024. Production capacity for electric drive modules is to be increased at the Szentgotthard plant. Total investment of around 103 million euros.

Cupra Born, Sondermodell „Edition Dynamic“.

cenews – February 12, 2024. Special "Edition Dynamic" model offers sports bucket seats with massage function, Pilot M Pack and a saving of 2750 euros. Available for all drive variants.

Abarth 695, Sondermodell „75° Anniversario“.

cenews – February 12, 2024. The sports car brand celebrates its birthday with a special model. 1368 units of the 695 "75° Anniversario" will be built. Alcantara interior with carbon fiber bucket seats.

Opel Vivaro-e Hydrogen.

cenews – February 12, 2024. The car manufacturer plans to produce 5,000 fuel cell vehicles a year in future. The medium-sized vans of the four brands come from France, the large ones from Poland.

Ola Källenius.

cenews – February 12, 2024. Daimler boss Källenius: Product range is geared towards customer wishes: "Perhaps there was a little too much optimism in the entire industry, now there is more realism."

Aston Martin Vantage.

cenews – February 12, 2024. The output of the 4.0-liter V8 increases by 155 hp to 655 hp. 800 Nm of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h.

„Nürnberger Motorradgeschichte“ von Thomas Reinwald.
By Jens Riedel

cenews – February 11, 2024. Thomas Reinwald recalls well-known and lesser-known manufacturers from the former two-wheeler stronghold in 60 chapters on 256 pages. 676 illustrations.

Elektro-Lkw an einer Schnellladesäule von E.ON Drive.

cenews – February 11, 2024. Germany now agrees in the European Council after all. The call for synthetic fuels to be taken into account is said to have been heard in Brussels.

DAF XD.

cenews – February 9, 2024. Almost 70,000 trucks were built in the two plants in the Netherlands and England last year. Strongest importer in Germany.

Renault 5 Prototype.

cenews – February 9, 2024. Renault presents its new electric car with the old model name. We talk to Nissan's head of Germany about the future of the brand. Ducati Desert X as a rally.

Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo (1984).

cenews – February 9, 2024. From the T 1 to the V-Class: Mercedes-Benz celebrates the milestone birthday of its camper van. It once stood 2.90 meters high, now only 1.98 meters, but still has one more sleeping place.

Abarth 600e.

cenews – February 9, 2024. The new model will initially be available in a limited introductory edition. With 176 kW, it is the brand's most powerful production vehicle to date. Suitable for families.

Genesis-Markenbotschafter Jacky Ickx.

cenews – February 8, 2024. The racing legend becomes a brand ambassador and works in an advisory capacity with chief designer Luc Donckerwolke and Hyundai's European development center.

Deutscher Stellantis-Sitz in Rüsselsheim.

cenews – February 8, 2024. The Group sold 17.6 percent more passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in the first month of the year. New registrations in Germany increased by 61 percent compared to January 2023

Nissan Interstar.

cenews – February 8, 2024. The sister model adopts all the innovations of the Renault Master. Up to 460 kilometers range with the large battery. Reduced air resistance, smaller turning circle.

Renault Symbioz.

cenews – February 8, 2024. The new C-segment SUV from Renault will be presented in the spring and is ten centimeters shorter than the Austral. The hybrid is expected to weigh less than 1.5 tons.

Bosch hat eine kostengünstige Technik entwickelt, mit der Dieselmotoren die aktuellen und ab 2020 gültigen Grenzwerte für Stickoxidemissionen deutlich unterschreiten.

cenews – February 7, 2024. 27 professors present a position paper for diesel and gasoline engines. They offer factual knowledge instead of biased and emotional reporting.

Peugeot.

cenews – February 7, 2024. In 17 countries, the brand achieved the highest market shares of the past 15 years. European market leader for electric cars in two segments.

Alfa Romeo Tributo Italiano.

cenews – February 7, 2024. The Tributo Italiano special series takes on the role of top equipment. Body optionally in one of the three national colors. The Milano becomes the brand's first electric car.

Seat feiert mit dem Sondermodell FR „Anniversary Edition“ (im Vordergrund) 40 Jahre Ibiza.

cenews – February 7, 2024. The "Anniversary Editon" for the 40th anniversary of the model series is based on the most popular FR equipment line. Exclusive exterior color and aluminum surfaces in the interior.

Porsche Taycan.

cenews – February 7, 2024. The new versions have more power, more range, accelerate faster and charge in less time. Up to 700 kW and up to 100 km/h in 2.4 seconds.

BMW 520d x-Drive Touring.

cenews – February 7, 2024. The new model generation will be launched in May and is almost ten centimeters longer than its predecessor. Two diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid and two electric drives.

Ford Puma.

cenews – February 7, 2024. Improvements have been made to the interior in particular. Sync now works twice as fast. Automatic cruise control. The electric version is to be launched this year.

Toyota Yaris.
By Hans-Robert Richarz

cenews – February 7, 2024. The small car gets a facelift, which is mainly reflected in the interior and the drive system. On request with slightly more powerful e-support 14 hp more.