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Mitsubishi ASX.
By Hans-Robert Richarz

cenews – June 21, 2024. After just one and a half years, the ASX, which is based on the Renault Captur, is getting a facelift. It should stand out more. The PHEV has been dropped from the range.

Auch VW holt immer öfter Chat-GPT an.

cenews – June 21, 2024. All VW vehicles with the new infotainment generation are equipped with it. The AI only intervenes if the previous voice control does not know the answer. Can be deactivated.

Steer-by-Wire-Versuchsfahrzeug.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Zehn Jahre PS-Speicher.

cenews – June 20, 2024. The PS-Speicher celebrates its tenth anniversary with the Einbecker Oldtimertage from June 28 to June 30 with classic cars, live music and cabaret.

Fiat 500 F (1965–1972).

cenews – June 20, 2024. The decline of affordable small cars is not the result of corporate strategies, but a consequence of political requirements for greater environmental protection and safety

Citroën C3 Aircross.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – June 20, 2024. The brand is continuing the strategy begun with the C3 saloon of offering affordable mobility in the B segment. Starting price: 18,490 euros.

cenews – June 20, 2024. President of the Association of German Engineers: "We need more technological expertise in this country's economic policy debates".

Opel Corsa GS 1,2 DI Turbo.
By Michael Kirchberger, cen

cenews – June 20, 2024. The four-meter-long Corsa four-door costs a sporty 28,990 euros as a well-equipped GS model with a 130 hp (96 kW) 1.2-liter turbocharged petrol engine.

Alfa Romeo Junior.

cenews – June 19, 2024. The all-electric top-of-the-range Veloce model in Alfa Romeo's new entry-level series will have 280 hp, which is 40 hp more than initially announced.

Lucid Air Pure RWD.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – June 19, 2024. Lucid is launching its new entry-level model, the Air Pure RWD. The 85,000 euro electric saloon from the USA is a surprise. Operation almost exclusively digital.

BMW X3.

cenews – June 19, 2024. The next model generation of the SUV will be launched on the market in the fourth quarter. Longer, wider and flatter. Up to 398 hp. Plug-in hybrid with an electric range of up to 90 kilometers.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio und Giulia Quadrifoglio, Sondermodell „Super Sport“.

cenews – June 18, 2024. With the "Super Sport" special series, the brand is reminiscent of the winners of the Mille Miglia and the C6 1500 in the Giulia and Stelvio, with many dark accents and carbon fiber details.

Mazda 3.

cenews – June 18, 2024. Unusual ratio: the new entry-level petrol engine produces 140 hp from a displacement of 2.5 liters. More torque. The 3 Series and the CX-30 come with Alexa for the new model year.

La Strada Regent E.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – June 18, 2024. La Strada has implemented a new room concept on a six-meter camper van. The sleeping area becomes a face-to-face seating area.

Volvo EX40.
By Frank Wald

cenews – June 17, 2024. For the new model year, the Swedes have given their compact SUV Stromer an optional performance boost and a special model; the model abbreviation follows the new brand nomenclature.

Eura Mobil Intergra Line GT.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – June 16, 2024. Eura Mobil has presented its new products for the next travel season. Intergra Line GT based on Mercedes, Forster builds narrow and Karmann stays under 55,000 euros.

Seat Leon.

cenews – June 14, 2024. More torque for the base petrol engine and new plug-in hybrid. Larger display and illuminated touch sliders. Smartphone fast charging with cooling.

Fiat Grande Panda.

cenews – June 14, 2024. The new model with the name suffix Grande in SUV look is almost four meters long, is visually based on the original model and is also available as an electric car.

Rover TLM 709.
By Jens Riedel

cenews – June 14, 2024. A traditional name from the automotive world returns as a bicycle brand. Three, five or nine levels of assistance? Powerful mid-motor.

Pedelec-Nabenmotor X30 von Mahle.

cenews – June 14, 2024. Weighing less than two kilograms, it sets new standards. 45 Nm of torque. The X30 system can be adapted to the wishes of the bike manufacturer.

VW-Marketingkampagne mit den Minions zum Start des Kinofilms „Ich – Einfach Unverbesserlich 4“.

cenews – June 13, 2024. Global marketing cooperation for the launch of the new Illumination movie "Ich - Einfach Unverbesserlich 4", in Germany the "GOAL" special models take center stage.

Hyundai i30.

cenews – June 13, 2024. Available to order now at prices from 27,590 euros, two body variants, two equipment lines, two turbo petrol engines with 100 and 140 hp, 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox optional.

Nissan Interstar.

cenews – June 13, 2024. The first variants of the van are now available to order with different diesel engines, wheelbases and conversions, including an electric version with a range of up to 460 kilometers.

Opel Mokka als Hybrid mit 48-Volt-Technologie.

cenews – June 13, 2024. The city SUV with 48-volt hybrid drive, up to 20 percent reduced fuel consumption and partially electric at low speeds, is now also available from 31,915 euros.

BMW 2er Coupé.

cenews – June 13, 2024. With a detailed modified design, extended standard equipment and consistent digitalization, the two-door model is now even more attractive.

Weinsberg X-Pedition.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – June 13, 2024. New adventure vans from Knaus and Weinsberg with higher ground clearance and all-wheel drive, but not ready for series production until the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf at the end of August.

Opel Corsa-Kampagne „Yes, of Corsa“.

cenews – June 12, 2024. Art Directors Club honors the campaign developed with Jung von Matt in several categories: a breath of fresh air for the brand and car advertising, tonality for future Opel advertising.

Porsche Heritage und Museum schickt Motorsport-Fahrzeuge aus sechs Jahrzehnten zum „Solitude Revival“.

cenews – June 12, 2024. Showcase of historic racing cars at the "Solitude Revival", Porsche with seven sports cars from six decades, Walter Röhrl drives his 911 GT3 Rallye - with E-Fuel.

MG 4 vor der Verschiffung.

cenews – June 12, 2024. Imports benefited from "unfair subsidies", BYD, Geely and SAIC affected by different percentages, maximum rate 38.1 percent, final decision by July 4.

Peugeot-Studie Inception Concept x 3Paradis.

cenews – June 12, 2024. Official automobile partner of Fashion Week for the first time, 30 shuttle vehicles for invited guests, collaboration with designer Emeric Tchatchoua continues.

Mini Cooper 5-Türer.

cenews – June 12, 2024. With a good seven centimeters more wheelbase, the extended version should provide space for three people in the rear seats, three- and four-cylinder petrol engines with 156 hp and 204 hp.

Xpeng G6.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – June 11, 2024. The SUV coupé arrives in August with a good cw value and two battery sizes, one of which can be combined with all-wheel drive. Prices not yet final due to EU.

Harley-Davidson.

cenews – June 11, 2024. The brand from Milwaukee wants to bring itself closer to motorsport fans. Own racing tradition. On the road in Germany with four motorcycles on the long distance.

Abarth Offshore.

cenews – June 11, 2024. The motorboat Offshore in car look is designed as a tender for yachts. It has 230 hp and a speed of over 100 km/h. If there is interest, up to 500 units will be built.

Porsche 963 (2024) und 917/30 (1973).

cenews – June 11, 2024. 50 years of turbocharging: The interplay between motorsport and series production can be seen in the technology and Le Mans - right up to the new 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid.

Elli Charger 2.
By Axel F. Busse

cenews – June 11, 2024. The Volkswagen subsidiary Elli is cooperating with the Norwegian photovoltaic provider Otovo and wants to enter the electricity business. New wallbox presented.

Peter Schwerdtmann.
By Peter Schwerdtmann

cenews – June 11, 2024. The Wolfsburg-based company is not the first to admit that it has kept the combustion engine on the back burner.

Mehr gibt es vorerst nicht zu sehen: Hyundai Inster.

cenews – June 11, 2024. The Inster, which is a further development of the Casper with a combustion engine, will be presented in South Korea at the end of the month. The target range is over 350 kilometers.

Volkswagen-Konzern.

cenews – June 11, 2024. By 2028, 60 billion euros will be invested in new combustion engines and 120 billion euros in electromobility - is Wolfsburg starting to rethink?

Johannes Brandenburger, Geschäftsführer der O! Automobile GmbH, der deutschen Importeursgesellschaft für GWM.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – June 11, 2024. The offices in Munich will be closed. The reason given is the difficult market situation. The Emil Frey Group continues to sell the Ora and Wey models.

Walther Wuttke.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – June 10, 2024. Autoren-Union Mobilität changes the service provider for static reporting for the distribution of texts, photos and videos in internet and print media.

Aus der Opel-Hauptverwaltung wird bei Stellantis nun ein „grEEn-campus“.

cenews – June 10, 2024. New Group headquarters to help achieve net-zero CO2 emissions target by 2038. Attractive working environment with landscaped park and open office space planned.

Volkswagen gehört vom 22. bis 24. Oktober 2024 zu den Ausstellern auf der Internationalen Zuliefererbörse in Wolfsburg.

cenews – June 10, 2024. Volkswagen wants to strengthen dialog with suppliers at the IZB 2024 in Wolfsburg from October 22 to 24, 2024. Four hubs on key topics planned.

Der Experimental-GT von Opel war bei seiner Premiere auf der IAA 1965 das erste Konzeptfahrzeug eines deutschen Herstellers.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Textilkombi Ducati Explorer.

cenews – June 9, 2024. The "Explorer" collection is based on the Desert Rally X. A textile suit with an inner layer that can also be worn over the jacket in the rain, plus a boot and casual clothing.

Nissan Qashqai.
By Frank Wald

cenews – June 9, 2024. The Japanese have given the current generation of their bestseller a remarkable facelift, with a transparent hood and integrated Google services, but the drive systems remain unchanged.

Toyota RAV4, erste Generation 1994-2000.

cenews – June 9, 2024. Compact SUV pioneer combined off-road capability with road comfort, more than 14 million sold worldwide in five generations, with electric drive as early as 1997.

Harley-Davidson Euro Festival an der Côte d’Azur.

cenews – June 8, 2024. From May 8-11, 2025, thousands of bikers and fans will meet in Port Grimaud in the south of France, custom bike show, music acts and parade through Saint-Tropez, early bird tickets.

Hessens Ministerpräsident Boris Rhein, Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender der Opel Automobile GmbH Xavier Chéreau, Opel CEO Florian Huettl, Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares und Stellantis Chairman John Elkann (v.l.n.r.) bei der offiziellen Eröffnung der Feierlichkeiten zu 125 Jahren Automobilbau bei Opel.

cenews – June 8, 2024. Ceremony in Rüsselsheim with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares and Hesse's Minister President Boris Rhein, public premiere for new Frontera and Grandland.

Voll belegt: Wohnmobilstellplätze.
By Michael Kirchberger

cenews – June 8, 2024. The boom is leading to significant impairments that actually contradict the original idea of this form of vacation. Accommodation prices are also rising.

Peugeot Metropolis 400i.

cenews – June 7, 2024. Tilting technology: Piaggo's successful lawsuit against Peugeot Motocycles in Italy and France has no effect on the sale of the Metropolis in Germany.

Tesla Cybertruck.
By Scotty Reiss

cenews – June 7, 2024. The Tesla Cybertruck is not for aesthetes. Our author, who sat down in the polarizing pick-up, thinks it is more suited to the post-apocalypse.

VW California Coast.

cenews – June 6, 2024. The popular camper van is available in five different versions and two engines. Beach and Beach Tour with car registration. From 62,689 euros.

Von ZF Lifetec entwickeltes neues Lenkrad.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Dacia Sandrider.

cenews – June 6, 2024. The Dakar prototype was on the road in Wales and France. Following work on the vehicle, a test drive in Morocco is scheduled for the end of the month.

Skoda Superb Limousine.
By Frank Wald

cenews – June 6, 2024. After the estate, the saloon is now also starting what will probably be its last round with a combustion engine, starting off with just two petrol and two diesel engines and the best aerodynamics.

Iveco e-Daily.

cenews – June 5, 2024. The focus of the potential collaboration is an electric panel van for Europe and South America below the Daily. Supply contract with Hyundai for a chassis.

Ein mit 14 Kameras, zehn Radar- und sechs Lidarsensoren bestückter Leaf dient Nissan als Prototyp für autonomes Fahren.

cenews – June 5, 2024. The prototype of a retrofitted Leaf is currently driving on public roads in Japan. 16 radar and lidar sensors and 14 cameras record the surroundings.

Eduardo Ramírez.

cenews – June 5, 2024. Eduardo Ramírez becomes Chief Designer at Hyundai in Rüsselsheim. He has worked for the company for 17 years. He previously worked as an exterior designer at Audi and General Motors.

Produktion des Ford Explorer im Werk Köln.
By Guido Reinking

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

Peugeot Metropolis SW.

cenews – June 4, 2024. According to the scooter company, a Milan court has now confirmed the patent infringement after years of dispute. A fine of over one million euros.

Feiern mit einem Lancia Ypsilon die Lieferung von rund 30.000 Fahrzeugen in fünf Monaten: Stellantis-COO Uwe Hochgeschurtz und Konstantin Sixt, Co-CEO des Autovermieters.

cenews – June 4, 2024. Sixt has secured the option for up to 250,000 of the Group's vehicles for its rental fleet as part of a billion-euro deal. Over 50 different models.

Lancia Aurelia B20 GT (1951–1958).

cenews – June 3, 2024. Former world rally champion Miki Biasion will be competing in a Lancia Aurelia B20 GT in Brescia. Alberto Ascari won 70 years ago with the D24 Spider.

DS 7 Vauban.

cenews – June 3, 2024. The French car manufacturer offers the 7 as the armored Vauban model. The vehicle weighs 164 kilograms more with protection equipment than an E-Tense 4x4 300.

Lancia Ypsilon.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – June 3, 2024. Lancia is initially launching the all-electric Ypsilon in six countries. Germany will be next in mid-2025. A 48-volt hybrid is available as an alternative.

Citroën e-C3.
By Frank Wald

cenews – June 2, 2024. Everyone is talking about the affordable battery-powered car, the French are bringing it - and unlike well-known low-cost electric cars, the small car lacks neither comfort nor suitability for everyday use.

Simulationszentrum von Skoda am Stammsitz in Mladá Boleslav.

cenews – June 1, 2024. Up to 850 tests on drive and thermal management systems per year are possible. Up to 95 percent humidity and 5500 meters of altitude can be displayed.

VW Golf GTI Clubsport.

cenews – May 31, 2024. VW is celebrating the debut of the next generation of the GTI and GTI Clubsport at the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring tomorrow. With almost 350 hp and E20 fuel at the start.

Ducati Futa All Road.

cenews – May 31, 2024. The Futa All Road pedelec for 7600 euros weighs just 12.4 kilograms, has 24-speed electronic gears and comes with a bikepacking set.

Peugeot E-5008.

cenews – May 31, 2024. The seven-seater electric SUV is available in three performance levels at prices starting at 51,150 euros. Range of up to 660 kilometers. Alternatively, there is a hybrid with 136 hp.

Jeep Wagoneer S.
By Frank Wald

cenews – May 31, 2024. From forefather to visionary of the future: the US Stellantis subsidiary presents its first global electric vehicle, with 600 hp, a range of 300 miles and a touch of European elegance.

VW ID 3 GTX.

cenews – May 30, 2024. The new entry-level model is available at prices starting at 36,900 euros. The top-of-the-range GTX version delivers 285 hp and accelerates to 100 km/h in under six seconds.

Cupra Tavascan.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Volkswagen.

cenews – May 30, 2024. At yesterday's Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved a dividend of nine euros for the past financial year. That is 30 cents more than in 2022.

Ducati Streetfighter V4 S, limitierte Sonderedition „Supreme“.

cenews – May 29, 2024. Special Ducati comes in the house colors of the fashion label in a limited edition and a wooden box. Purchase price: 47,000 euros. Matching protective clothing.

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS.

cenews – May 29, 2024. Extensive model revision of the classic from Stuttgart in late summer. The GTS gets a new hybrid drive with 541 hp system output.

VW T7.

cenews – May 29, 2024. The successor to the T6.1 also picks up on stylistic features of the T5. It will be launched in the first quarter of 2025 and can be pre-ordered at net prices from 36,780 euros.

Erhielt den „Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes“ beim Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024: Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.

cenews – May 29, 2024. The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale won the audience award in the "Concept Cars & Prototypes" category at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa. A total of 33 of the two-seater coupé will be built.

BMW 530e Touring.

cenews – May 29, 2024. From the summer, the 5 Series will also be available as a plug-in hybrid with 300 hp and a similarly powerful six-cylinder diesel engine. Prices start at just under 67,000 euros.

Im dreistündigen Super Taikyu Race 2021 in Japan startete ein Mazda Demio mit zu 100 Prozent aus Biomasse gewonnenen Dieselkraftstoff.

cenews – May 28, 2024. Mazda, Toyota and Subaru want to focus their drive systems on electrification and climate-neutral fuels. Compact design with specific refinements for each brand.

In Sengallia fiondet die 30. European Harley Owners Group Rally statt.

cenews – May 28, 2024. The 30th European Harley Owners Group Rally will be celebrated in Senigallia, Italy, on the second weekend in June. Custom bike show, off-road experience, parade and live acts.

Starter- und Bordnetzbatterien von Banner.

cenews – May 28, 2024. The financial year ended at the end of March. The Austrian battery manufacturer continues to see small, sustained growth in the 12-volt vehicle electrical system and lead-acid technology.

Fiat Ducato.

cenews – May 28, 2024. The eight-speed transmission is available for the two turbo diesel engines with 140 hp and 180 hp. Fuel consumption reduced by up to ten percent. Shorter shift times.

Peugeot Ocean Trophy 2024.

cenews – May 28, 2024. The Ocean Trophy 2024 starts on Sunday in Athens. Over two dozen prominent actors from Germany and Austria will take part in the regatta for environmental and marine protection.

Die Lieferwagen der vier Nutzfahrzeugmarken von Stellantis.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Lancia Ypsilon Rally 4 HF.

cenews – May 27, 2024. High-performance vehicle with 177 kW electric motor planned from May 2025, return to racing with three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, traditional abbreviation also for future top models.

Philip Geipel mit dem Toyota GR Yaris Rally2.

cenews – May 27, 2024. Presentation of the rally car approved for customer sport at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, first start in the ADAC Rallye Mittelrhein with Philip Geipel and co-driver Katrin Becker.

MG 3.
By Guido Reinking

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.

Alfa Romeo Junior.

cenews – May 27, 2024. Italians open the configurator for the entry-level versions, fully electric version costs 10,000 euros more, standard sprint in just under nine seconds, good standard equipment.

Andreas Mayer, Fiat Deutschland-Chef.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – May 27, 2024. Five variants of the new edition are planned worldwide, the Fiat 500 is discontinued, only a few new cars are still on sale, but sales of the electric version are picking up again.

Toyota MR2 in der Toyota Collection.

cenews – May 25, 2024. The Toyota Collection celebrates 40 years of the MR2, which became Japan's best-selling mid-engined sports car in three generations, with a public opening and free admission.

Ducati Scrambler Konzept-Bike CR24I.

cenews – May 25, 2024. Centro Stile Ducati presents two remarkable concept bikes at the "Bike Shed MotoShow" in London; the project is intended to demonstrate the versatility of the technical basis.

Alfa-Romeo-Kollektion „Performance“.

cenews – May 24, 2024. The brand sets up an online store for merchandising articles. Three different collections. From key rings to T-shirts and trench coats.

Subaru Crosstrek.
By Jens Riedel

cenews – May 24, 2024. Subaru renamed the XV to the international designation Crosstrek with the model update at the turn of the year. It stands out technically and visually in the compact class.

Hyundai Tucson.

cenews – May 24, 2024. Prices start at 34,990 euros, new panoramic display in curved design, head-up display and over-the-air updates, four equipment options.

Nissan Qashqai-Produktion in Sunderland.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – May 24, 2024. Start of production of the next generation of the crossover in Sunderland, UK. The plant is also part of the global "EV36 Zero" project for completely emission-free vehicles.

Neuer Lancia-Designchef Gianni Colonello.

cenews – May 24, 2024. Gianni Colonello was previously responsible for the interior of the new Lancia Ypsilon, among other things, as Head of Interior Design, having previously held the same position at Maserati for nine years.

Fiat 500, Sondermodell „Collezione 1957“.
By Walther Wuttke

cenews – May 23, 2024. The legendary small car has been part of the Italian cultural heritage since 1957. The current model is the last with a combustion engine and is being retired with the "Collezione 1957".

Volvo entwickelt Lastwagen mit Wasserstoff-Verbrennungsmotoren.

cenews – May 23, 2024. Initial tests in the laboratory and in vehicles. Customer trials to begin in 2026, market launch planned for the end of the decade. Technology joint venture.

Luca Parasacco.

cenews – May 22, 2024. Luca Parasacco has been with the Group since 1997 and is regarded as a dealer and sales expert. He will succeed Luca Delfino, who has been COO since January.