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By Walther Wuttke

cenews – May 8, 2024. The hippies in California were the first to recognize the versatile characteristics of the "VW Microbus" sung about by Arlo Guthrie. For them, the VW bus was more than just a simple transporter, but rather a vehicle for travel and leisure, transporting the mostly young contemporaries to festivals, to the beach with a surfboard on the roof or simply on a trip to unknown latitudes. This eventually developed into the California. Since then, more than 280,000 camper vans with this name have left the factory in Hanover. Now the latest generation of the recreational vehicle is coming onto the market.

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Ducati-Tribüne.

cenews – May 8, 2024. The Moto GP home race in Mugello is scheduled for the beginning of June. Additional seats directly above the pit lane. The price also includes a fan package. In July at the Sachsenring.

BMW.

cenews – May 8, 2024. EBIT fell to 4.05 billion euros. Unit sales increased slightly to 595,000 cars in the first quarter, while turnover remained almost at the same level as in the same period last year.

Skoda stellt für die Eishockey-Weltmeisterschaft 2024 in der Tschechischen Republik 45 Fahrzeuge zur Verfügung.

cenews – May 8, 2024. The car manufacturer is the main sponsor of the Ice Hockey World Championship for the 31st time. It takes place in the home country and begins on Friday. Final on May 26.

BMW M4 CS.

cenews – May 8, 2024. BMW launches another special model of the M4. 20 hp more and 20 kilograms less than the Competition. 302 km/h fast. Racing tires as standard.

Lada Samara (l.) und Skoda 130 RS im ADAC Historic Cup Ost in Oschersleben.

cenews – May 7, 2024. The varied ADAC Racing Weekend takes place at the Motorsport Arena this weekend. Six series with 16 races. From Trabant and Co. to Junior Cup and GT4.

Safety-Car der Formel E: Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.

cenews – May 7, 2024. The new Formula E race car is making its debut in Berlin this weekend and has the Weissach performance package. Replacement car in a different design.

Ferrari 12Cilindri.

cenews – May 7, 2024. The heir to the 812 delivers 830 hp and is over 340 km/h fast. From 0 to 200 km/h in 7.9 seconds. All-wheel steering and three screens. Spider will follow.

Ducati-Treffen „We ride as one“ in Ningbo, China.

cenews – May 7, 2024. Fans of the brand met in over 50 countries around the world. Warm-up for the WDW at the end of July in Misano. In Germany, the largest event took place in Essen.

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4-Matic+ Cabriolet.

cenews – May 6, 2024. The six-cylinder in-line engine of the CLE 53 4-Matic delivers 449 hp. Wider track compared to the basic model. Up to 270 km/h. Special seat covers defy the heat.

Lexus UX 300h.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – May 5, 2024. After six years, the compact SUV has 15 hp more and, in the all-wheel drive version, six times more power at the rear axle. Further assistance systems.

Elektro-Lkw zur Auslieferung von Neufahrzeugen aus dem Porsche-Werk Zuffenhausen in die Schweiz.

cenews – May 4, 2024. Six new trucks with electric drive. A battery-powered car transporter also delivers new vehicles from the main plant to Switzerland. Re-fuels being tested.

Opel 4/12 PS „Laubfrosch“ (1924).

cenews – May 4, 2024. In May 1924, Opel introduced assembly line technology in Germany - initially with a length of 45 meters. The "Laubfrosch" mobilized the masses. Over 100,000 units in seven years.

VW Multivan mit Gute-Nacht-Paket.

cenews – May 3, 2024. New accessory package transforms the VW into a small camper with a fold-down bed. Blackout option and ventilation grille. Table and chairs for outside on request.

Volkswagen-Kampagne „YourWagen“.

cenews – May 3, 2024. Volkswagen is launching a new global marketing campaign in the UK tomorrow. The campaign focuses on true stories of people and their VW.

Stammsitz von Seat und Cupra im spanischen Martorell.

cenews – May 2, 2024. Never before has such a high profit been generated in a first quarter. Cupra sells 10,000 more cars than in the same period last year. The core brand grows by 4.3 percent.

VW ID 3 Pro S.

cenews – May 2, 2024. New infotainment touchscreen, chat GPT and illuminated sliders. Drive mode selection via steering column lever. The power of the Pro S increases to 170 kW.

Endkontrolle eines Skoda Octavia im tschechischen Werk Mladá Boleslav.

cenews – May 2, 2024. Global vehicle sales rose by 5.2 percent in the first quarter. Profits were slightly down on the previous year. The Octavia remains the bestseller.

Renault Symbioz.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – May 2, 2024. The new model is 4.41 meters long and is the successor to the Kadjar. Generous space. Initially launched as a 145 hp hybrid. Available to order from June.

Kia Picanto.

cenews – May 1, 2024. The small car is catching up, especially in terms of safety. More assistance systems and a reinforced body. From 16,690 euros. Limited "Launch Edition".

V12-Motor von Aston Martin.

cenews – May 1, 2024. The twin-turbo has an output of 835 hp and develops a maximum torque of 1000 Newton meters. The first vehicle will be presented in the course of the year.

Denza Z9 GT.
By Guido Reinking

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

Nissan Connect Services im Qashqai.

cenews – April 30, 2024. Google use via the vehicle's infotainment system. The app's range of functions has doubled. Other models will follow after the Qashqai.

Präsentation der überarbeiteten Cupra-Modelle Leon und Formentor in Madrid.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Volkswagen.

cenews – April 30, 2024. The markets developed unevenly in the first quarter. Sales "slightly" below previous year. The operating result fell by 20 percent to 4.6 billion euros.

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (langer Radstand).

cenews – April 29, 2024. Mercedes-Benz introduces the automatic lane changer in its flagship model. Comfort head restraints with additional cushions front. Extended video streaming offer.

Silence S01 und S04.

cenews – April 29, 2024. From September, the S01 electric scooter and the S04 light motor vehicle will be available at the brand's dealerships in two versions with different speeds.

Lamborghini Urus SE.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Ducati-Aktion „We ride as One“ in Paris (2023).

cenews – April 29, 2024. On May 4, it's "We ride as One" again around the globe. Joint rides in Essen, Leipzig and Neckarsulm in the run-up to the WDW in Italy at the end of July.

Der autonome KI-Racer der TU München setzte sich auf der Formel 1-Strecke in Abu Dhabi gegen sieben andere internationale Teams mit baugleichen Rennwagen durch.

cenews – April 28, 2024. Vehicle controlled entirely by artificial intelligence, for the first time on the Grand Prix circuit in Abu Dahbi with numerous bends, overtaking maneuvers and speeds of up to 250 km/h.

Testläufe mit Range Rover Electric am schwedischen Polarkreis.

cenews – April 28, 2024. Between minus 40 degrees in the Arctic Circle and 50 degrees in the desert heat, prototypes show familiar design, all-electric drive exceeds known capabilities.

Lancia Aurelia B20 GT und Lancia Ypsilon.

cenews – April 27, 2024. 70 years ago, a DS24 Spider won what was then the toughest road race in the world; this year's rally will be contested by an Aurelia B20 from 1951, accompanied by the new Ypsilon.

Lutz Meschke, Mitglied des Vorstandes, Finanzen und IT (li.) und Oliver Blume, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Porsche AG.

cenews – April 27, 2024. Quarterly balance sheet negative in all areas, new model launches and high development costs dampen Group result, annual forecast for return and turnover remain unchanged.

Nissan Interstar.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – April 26, 2024. The light commercial vehicle derived from the Renault Master comes with diesel and electric engines. Warranty of five years or 160,000 kilometers, numerous conversion and expansion options.

Peugeot E-Traveller.

cenews – April 26, 2024. Family and shuttle version of the large electric van comes in two lengths and battery sizes with 50 and 75 kWh, 5 to 9 seats and a maximum of 4554 liters of cargo space.

So mancher Mercedes-Benz wird zur Spielhalle mit "Need for Speed".

cenews – April 25, 2024. Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer to announce a cooperation with Tencent and Electronic Arts at Auto China.

Bordsteinlader.

cenews – April 25, 2024. Rheinmetall, the City of Cologne and TankE GmbH launch pilot project for innovative loading curbs in public spaces.

Dacia Duster.
By Walther Wuttke, cen

cenews – April 25, 2024. The Renault offshoot has updated its best-selling SUV, the third generation comes with a new design and interior, connectivity and assistance systems, new variant with hybrid drive.

Elektroautos an der Schnellladesäule.

cenews – April 25, 2024. Growth in battery electric vehicles is slowing, while plug-in hybrids are celebrating a comeback, with global sales increasing by almost 57 percent.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint (1954–1958).

cenews – April 25, 2024. 70 years of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint - Official anniversary celebration on June 2, 2024 at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese near Milan.

Modell der Asahi Kasei-Fabrik für die Herstellung von Separatoren für Lithiumionen-Batterien.

cenews – April 25, 2024. Asahi Kasei wants to serve the North American market for lithium-ion batteries and help Honda achieve its electromobility goals.

Verband der Automobilindustrie.

cenews – April 25, 2024. International passenger car markets mostly up after the first quarter of 2024 - Europe and USA still below pre-crisis level -- Japanese market comes under pressure

Erneuerung der Starterboxen in Oschersleben.

cenews – April 24, 2024. Next weekend, the 2024 DTM will kick off the season in the Magdeburger Börde, with several thousand people expected and most of the preparations being carried out in-house.

Volkswagen ID Code.

cenews – April 24, 2024. With the ID Code study, the brand is showing at the motor show in Beijing how it intends to win back the world's largest car market, specially developed for Chinese customers.

Walther Wuttke.

cenews – April 24, 2024. The online news agencies of the Autoren-Union Mobilität are experiencing strong growth in the importance of versions for mobile devices.

Autoproduktion bei BYD.
By Guido Reinking, cen

cenews – April 24, 2024. Chinese car manufacturer wants to become number one in the car world, 150,000 cars from 2025 in the new plant in Hungary, design and development center in Germany possible.

Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro.

cenews – April 23, 2024. Audi has refreshed the plug-in hybrid versions of the Q7 and Q8, now up to 90 kilometers purely electric in the city, new options all-wheel steering and active roll stabilization.

Erdgas-Tankstelle.

cenews – April 23, 2024. Demand has collapsed, no more new cars and fewer and fewer CNG filling stations, new tanks no longer available in some cases, yet the CO2 balance is similar to that of electric cars.

Am Mahle-Standort Gurgaon in Indien sorgt ein solarthermisches Heizungssystem für warmes Wasser.

cenews – April 23, 2024. Automotive supplier presents sustainability report, 43 percent less CO2, greater use of renewable electricity, climate-neutral by 2040, accident frequency in plants reduced.

Porsche Macan Turbo.
By Wolfgang Schäffer

cenews – April 23, 2024. The models from Zuffenhausen are born with sporty DNA. The Macan E is no different - as the first driving impressions impressively demonstrate.

Ionity-Ladesäulen.

cenews – April 23, 2024. European Court of Auditors warns of a weakening of industrial sovereignty and the financial overburdening of citizens through climate protection in transport.

Jozef Kabaň.

cenews – April 23, 2024. The Slovakian previously held senior positions at Audi, Skoda, BMW, Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen, while Chinese parent company SAIC is planning 30 new electric models.

Opel Grandland.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – April 23, 2024. New top-of-the-range SUV model is based on the Experimental study, also as a purely electric top model; all versions are built in Eisenach.

Infografik: Nachhaltiger „Curiosity Fuel“-Kaffee für tschechische Skoda-Werke.

cenews – April 22, 2024. Curiosity Fuel" beans are grown especially for the manufacturer in India and Tanzania, and the shells are used to tan leather seats, with a total consumption of 25 tons.

Audi A3 Allstreet.
By Jens Meiners

cenews – April 22, 2024. More modern, more digital and sharper: the Ingolstadt-based company has given its A3 and S3 models a facelift, new crossover derivative allstreet, for the first time offering functions after the vehicle purchase.

Geofencing-Technologie warnt vor Einfahrt in Umweltzone.

cenews – April 22, 2024. Geofencing technology automatically switches off the combustion engine in the plug-in hybrid drive, for all models with the DS Iris multimedia system and Connect Plus package.

Porsche Cayenne GTS.

cenews – April 22, 2024. SUV and coupé with more powerful V8 biturbo engine, performance suspension with Turbo GT components, adaptive air suspension and active damper control as standard.

Bau einer Pilotanlage für Feststoffbatterien im Nissan-Werk Yokohama.

cenews – April 22, 2024. By 2028, the Japanese manufacturer wants to bring electric cars with next-generation high-voltage batteries into series production, with double the energy density, shorter charging times and lower costs.

Kreiskolbenmotor-Sonderschau im Mazda Classic – Automobil Museum Frey in Augsburg.

cenews – April 21, 2024. Special exhibition at the "Mazda Classic - Automobil Museum Frey" in Augsburg, almost all Mazda models with rotary piston engines united, Cosmo Sport 110 S laid the foundation for the collection.

MG4 auf dem Prüfstand im ADAC Technik Zentrum in Landsberg.

cenews – April 21, 2024. ADAC tests 13 models available on the German market at the Landsberg technical center, crash and swerve tests without defects, operation and assistance systems could be improved.

Audi A7 Sportback 50 TDI.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – April 21, 2024. The four-door coupé is ideally equipped for the long haul. The build quality is excellent and this also applies to the driving dynamics and suspension comfort.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E-Performance.

cenews – April 20, 2024. Power Coupé GT 63 S E-Performance with plug-in hybrid, 816 hp system output and 1420 Nm torque, to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, but only 13 kilometers electric range.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N für das Rennen am Pikes Peak.

cenews – April 20, 2024. At the hill climb in Colorado, the Koreans are aiming for the record for the fastest electrically powered SUV/crossover vehicle, with everything as standard apart from safety modifications.

Tesla Cybertruck.

cenews – April 19, 2024. Sticking accelerator pedal of the electric pick-up calls the American road safety authority NHTSA into action. Delivery of new models already stopped beforehand.

Dacia Duster.

cenews – April 19, 2024. The new Dacia Duster will be on show, as well as the Mitsubishi ASX and Opel Grandland, Kia's entry-level electric model EV3 and Nissan's light commercial vehicles.

Toyota.

cenews – April 19, 2024. An increase of ten percent to just under 320,000 vehicles in the first quarter, market share rises to 7.3 percent, electric cars on the upswing, commercial vehicles and Lexus with leaps in sales.

Hobby Maxia Van 680 DT.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – April 18, 2024. The new variant based on the VW Crafter is largely fully equipped and has a superior engine. For the market launch, the camper is 20,000 euros cheaper until the end of May.

Bosch-Geschäftsführer Stefan Hartung.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Mazda CX-80.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Citroën C3 Aircross.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – April 18, 2024. The new compact SUV comes as a seven-seater with a significantly larger body. In addition to fully electric versions, there will also be a hybrid variant and combustion versions.

Genesis X Speedium Giro beim Car Design Event.
By Jens Meiners

cenews – April 17, 2024. At a design event, the Korean luxury brand presents a further and independent variant of the X family, with a holding device on the rear spoiler, but the chances of series production are uncertain.

Alfa Romeo Junior, ehemals Milano, erlebt seine Publikumspremiere auf der Mailänder Designwoche.

cenews – April 17, 2024. Public premiere of the renamed Milano at the Milan Design Week in the boutique of the Larusmiani fashion brand, name change following criticism from an Italian minister.

Nissan Qashqai.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – April 17, 2024. Above all, the front is much more striking, the interior is more premium, including a digital cockpit with 3D perspective and transparent hood as well as integrated Google services.

Mobiles Batteriespeichersystem BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) von JLR.

cenews – April 17, 2024. The British company has developed a mobile energy storage system that uses discarded plug-in hybrid batteries to charge nine Range Rover PHEVs simultaneously with up to 270 kWh.

Jeep-Chef Antonio Filosa.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – April 17, 2024. The SUV brand plans to offer only fully electric models by 2030, but is reserving the right to pursue different strategies for global e-car sales.

Won Kyu Kang enthüllt den Kia EV5 beim Car Design Event.
By Jens Meiners

cenews – April 16, 2024. The new crossover SUV looks like a little brother of the EV9 and could be launched on the market later this year in two performance levels and battery sizes.

Alfa-Romeo-Chef Jean-Philippe Imparato bei der Premiere des Alfa Romeo Milano in Mailand.

cenews – April 16, 2024. Due to nationalistic criticism of the Polish production site of the new compact SUV by an Italian minister, Alfa Romeo surprisingly changes the name.

Lancia Ypsilon, Sonderedition „Cassina“.

cenews – April 15, 2024. Lancia Ypsilon special model Cassina is part of an exhibition at the Milan Design Week, Stromer of the resurrected luxury brand is shown in the historic district of Brera.

Lexus-Installation „8 Minutes and 20 Seconds“ auf der Milan Design Week 2024.

cenews – April 15, 2024. Installations on technologies and designs are intended to provide an insight into the vision of Toyota's luxury brand, inspired by the Lexus LF-ZC, until April 21 at Milan's Superstudio Più.

Autowaschanlage.

cenews – April 15, 2024. EnBW gives tips on how to use the Stromer correctly when washing the car, be careful when using high-pressure cleaners, follow the instructions of the system operator.

Dongfeng M-Hero 1.
By Dirk Kunde

cenews – April 15, 2024. In Germany, we would call it a monster. However, as the M-Hero 1 comes from China, perhaps dragon is a better term: a 1000 hp off-road vehicle with four electric motors.

IAA Transportation.

cenews – April 15, 2024. Several price categories for different needs and interests of visitors, family festival at the weekend with special attractions and activities.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, Modelljahr 2024.

cenews – April 14, 2024. Thanks to a larger battery, the revised electric flagship should now be able to travel more than 800 kilometers without stopping to charge in the best-case scenario, while base prices remain unchanged.

Lamborghini Huracán STJ.

cenews – April 14, 2024. The car manufacturer from Sant'Agata is saying goodbye to its V10 super sports car with a strictly limited special model including an exclusive dynamic package, successor with hybrid drive.

Produktionshalle von Reisemobilhersteller La Strada in Echzell.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – April 13, 2024. Hessian motorhome manufacturer converts its entire electricity consumption to green electricity, roof-mounted solar system also feeds four charging points, running costs reduced despite higher prices.

Fußballprofi und FC Barcelona-Torhüter Marc ter Stegen als Markenbotschafter mit dem Cupra Tavascan.

cenews – April 12, 2024. German FC Barcelona goalkeeper has been a "Cupra Tribe Member" since 2020 and will accompany the launch of four new electrified models in the coming months.

Produktionsstart für den neuen VW Golf in Wolfsburg.

cenews – April 12, 2024. Almost exactly 50 years to the day after the first series-produced Golf rolled off the production line at the main plant, no other vehicle factory in the world has produced more cars to date.

Premiere-Event des Alfa Romeo Milano in Mailand.
By Hans-Robert Richarz

cenews – April 12, 2024. The former icon of Italian automotive engineering wants to return to its former glory with the purely electrically powered SUV, also available as a combustion hybrid.

Thermomanagement-Modul von Mahle.

cenews – April 12, 2024. Largest single order in the company's history comes from "established vehicle manufacturer", total volume of both projects just under 1.5 billion euros.

Peugeot E-3008.

cenews – April 12, 2024. Electric crossover with fastback silhouette impresses international jury of 39 experts in the "Product Design" category; its predecessor already won the coveted design prize.

Darstellung der elektrischen Pick-up-Ladeklappe von Brose.

cenews – April 11, 2024. The family-owned company Brose from Coburg has further developed the comfort feature known from passenger car construction for a new vehicle segment. Great market potential, especially in America.

Florian Laudan.

cenews – April 11, 2024. The 51-year-old will succeed Christoph Horn, who is leaving the company at his own request after nine years. Head of the Commercial Vehicles Solutions division.

Porsche.

cenews – April 11, 2024. The global markets developed differently. Upcoming model changes are also influencing sales. The Cayenne remains the most popular model.

Toyota C-HR im Euro-NCAP-Crashtest.

cenews – April 11, 2024. Euro NCAP tested three cars. One did not quite reach the top score with the basic equipment, but only with the optional safety package.

Subaru-Sondermodelle Outback „Edition Platinum Cross“ sowie Forester „Edition Exclusive Cross“ und „Edition Black Platinum“ (von links).

cenews – April 10, 2024. Two special models of the Forester set different accents. The Outback is available as the "Edition Platinum Cross" in exclusive Geyser Blue with black accents.

MG 3 Hybrid Plus.

cenews – April 10, 2024. In this full hybrid, the electric motor is more powerful than the 1.5-liter petrol engine. 195 hp system output. Standard consumption is 4.4 liters. Three equipment levels.

Peugeot E-3008.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – April 10, 2024. The new generation of the Peugeot E-3008 is expected to have a range of over 700 kilometers in the long-range version. 157 kW with front-wheel drive or 170 kW with all-wheel drive.

Citroën C3.

cenews – April 10, 2024. With the all-electric version comes the next generation of the small car with a combustion engine. Head-up display instead of instrument cluster. Smartphone station.

Mercedes-Benz.

cenews – April 10, 2024. The quarterly result is primarily influenced by the decline in sales in Asia. The increase in demand for vans compensated somewhat for the decline in passenger cars.

Endkontrolle eines Skoda Octavia im tschechischen Werk Mladá Boleslav.

cenews – April 8, 2024. However, the customer's production is to be relocated to Kvasiny before the end of the year. This will create capacity for Enyaq and Elroq at the main plant.

Nissan Townstar Kastenwagen Doppelkabine.

cenews – April 8, 2024. The L2 length version of the van is also available with a crew cab and space for up to five people on request. 2.1 to 3.1 cubic meters of load volume.