Autogazette 2024, March

Buying A Used Car: Never Without A Test Drive

Buying A Used Car: Never Without A Test Drive

Not everyone has enough money to buy a new car. Accordingly, those interested are looking for a used car

Car Expert: 100,000 Jobs Threatened Due To Corona Crisis

Car Expert: 100,000 Jobs Threatened Due To Corona Crisis

According to a current study, the German auto industry has massive overcapacities due to the corona crisis. That will cost thousands of jobs

Not Without: Helmet Protects Against Head Injuries

Not Without: Helmet Protects Against Head Injuries

In times of the corona crisis, the bike is an alternative to public transport. But many cyclists do not wear a helmet - a mistake

Our Company Creates Trends And Doesn't Follow Them

Our Company Creates Trends And Doesn't Follow Them

The London Electric Vehicle Company has just built the 2,500th electric taxi. In an interview, LEVC boss Hofmann speaks about Brexit and growth targets

C2X Technology: Networking Helps Avoid Accidents

C2X Technology: Networking Helps Avoid Accidents

Car2X technology can prevent accidents in road traffic. This is the result of a current ADAC system test

EnBW Ends Its Collaboration With Ionity For The Time Being

EnBW Ends Its Collaboration With Ionity For The Time Being

The energy supplier EnBW ended its cooperation with Ionity on April 2nd. The reason given was the joint venture's pricing policy

Car Sharing Vehicles Are Disinfected More Often

Car Sharing Vehicles Are Disinfected More Often

Can you still use a car sharing vehicle without worries after the outbreak of the coronavirus? To minimize the risk of infection, it is disinfected more often

There Is No Battle Between The Environment And The Economy

There Is No Battle Between The Environment And The Economy

Greenpeace described it as a bitter disappointment that Germany ignored its climate targets. That said Greenpeace boss Jennifer Morgan

Logistics Is Facing A Turning Point

Logistics Is Facing A Turning Point

Hermes wants to supply 80 cities with zero emissions. In an interview with Autogazette, managing director Olaf Schabirosky talks about electric transporters, micro-depots and how deliveries will look on the last mile in the future

Hardly Any Movement Through New Type Classes

Hardly Any Movement Through New Type Classes

Around a quarter of all car types will receive a new motor vehicle liability classification for the new year. For most car owners, however, the

The SUV Boom Is Becoming A Problem For Car Manufacturers

The SUV Boom Is Becoming A Problem For Car Manufacturers

The sales success of the sporty off-road vehicles (SUV) should not only make the manufacturers happy. Because the higher CO2 emissions bring us

Munich Will Be The New Venue For The IAA

Munich Will Be The New Venue For The IAA

The International Motor Show (IAA) will take place in Munich in the future. The Bavarian capital prevailed against Berlin and Hamburg

KBA: 47.7 Million Cars Registered In Germany

KBA: 47.7 Million Cars Registered In Germany

The vehicle population in Germany has increased. As of January 1, 65.8 million vehicles were registered. These included 47.7 million cars

Geneva Motor Show Canceled Due To Coronavirus

Geneva Motor Show Canceled Due To Coronavirus

Switzerland canceled a major event with more than 1000 people due to the corona virus. This includes the Geneva Motor Show

Czinger 21C: Hybrid Bolide With 1250 Hp

Czinger 21C: Hybrid Bolide With 1250 Hp

The sports car brand Czinger shows the hypercar 21C at the Geneva Motor Show. It is the US manufacturer's debut. The 21C acts

DS 9: Prestige Sedan With Plug-in Hybrid

DS 9: Prestige Sedan With Plug-in Hybrid

With the DS 9, the French car manufacturer is entering the upper middle class. The sedan is powered by a plug-in hybrid

IAA: Only Berlin, Hamburg And Munich In The Race

IAA: Only Berlin, Hamburg And Munich In The Race

With Berlin, Hamburg and Munich only three cities are vying for the IAA. After the end of Frankfurt, the FDP is calling for the mayor to resign

Hanover Is Also Interested In The IAA

Hanover Is Also Interested In The IAA

Now Hanover has also expressed its interest in the IAA. The Lower Saxony have submitted a new exhibition concept

Karma SC2: Elegant And Powerful

Karma SC2: Elegant And Powerful

The Karma SC2 is a real eye-catcher. It is elegant, electric and has a lot of performance. It is still a concept

Nissan Ariya Concept: Dawn Of A New Era

Nissan Ariya Concept: Dawn Of A New Era

Nissan is one of the pioneers in electric mobility. Now the Japanese are presenting the Ariya Concept. They want to make Tesla a competitor with him

IAA: Thousands Are Protesting For A Traffic Turnaround

IAA: Thousands Are Protesting For A Traffic Turnaround

The police speak of 15,000 participants, the organizers of 25,000: On the first public day of the IAA, thousands demonstrated for a traffic turnaround

Drastic Decline In Visitor Numbers At The IAA

Drastic Decline In Visitor Numbers At The IAA

The IAA has seen a drastic drop in visitors. A mere 560,000 visitors came to the auto show this year

Protests Accompany Merkel's Visit To The IAA

Protests Accompany Merkel's Visit To The IAA

Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the IAA, accompanied by protests by environmentalists. She spoke out in favor of expanding the charging infrastructure

Car Manufacturers Are Calling For Investments In Charging Infrastructure

Car Manufacturers Are Calling For Investments In Charging Infrastructure

Europe's carmakers are calling for more funding for vehicles with alternative drives. In particular, something needs to be done with the infrastructure

Audi AI: Trail Quattro: Visionary Off-roader

Audi AI: Trail Quattro: Visionary Off-roader

The Audi AI: Trail quattro is a look ahead to the future. Of course the off-roader drives electrically and of course also autonomously

Byton M-Byte: Start-up Prepares Market Launch

Byton M-Byte: Start-up Prepares Market Launch

Byton wants to deliver its first production model with the M-Byte in 2020. The Chinese electric car comes up with a giant display. At the IAA in

Geneva Motor Show: Electricity In All Segments

Geneva Motor Show: Electricity In All Segments

At the Geneva Motor Show, electrification is a good thing - across all price ranges and segments. Only a few manufacturers still dare to use electric technology, which is top priority at the Geneva Motor Show. However, some manufacturers are giving the alternative drives the cold shoulder

IAA: Rows Of SUVs Instead Of Electric Cars Ready For Series Production

IAA: Rows Of SUVs Instead Of Electric Cars Ready For Series Production

Electric cars ready for series production are in short supply at the IAA. At the moment, manufacturers such as BMW, Daimler and Co. are only saying what they plan to do in the future. Therefor there

VAT Waiver Could Boost Demand

VAT Waiver Could Boost Demand

Ferdinand Dudenhöffer suggested waiving VAT because of the corona crisis. This could boost demand

Corona Crisis Helps To Achieve Climate Protection Goals

Corona Crisis Helps To Achieve Climate Protection Goals

The corona crisis will help to achieve the climate protection goal. But in the long term, the virus could slow down the fight against global warming

CO2 Limit Values: Ten Car Manufacturers Face Fines

CO2 Limit Values: Ten Car Manufacturers Face Fines

According to a study, ten car manufacturers are threatened with fines in 2021 for failing to meet the CO2 limit values. Even short-term measures could not change that

Climate Protection Package Misses Target

Climate Protection Package Misses Target

The federal government's climate protection package misses its reduction targets. There is a need for action, particularly in the transport sector

German Car Market Collapsed In February

German Car Market Collapsed In February

The German car market suffered significant losses in February. The number of new registrations fell by 10.8 percent

Dekra: Audi A6 Remains "best Of All Classes"

Dekra: Audi A6 Remains "best Of All Classes"

German used cars are particularly reliable - from small cars to vans. According to the used car report 2018 by the testing organization Dekra, the German manufacturers clearly dominate the ranking

CO2 Emissions Are Becoming Increasingly Important For Companies

CO2 Emissions Are Becoming Increasingly Important For Companies

German companies are paying increasing attention to CO2 emissions in their company cars. As a survey by Deutsche Umwelthilfe showed, the

Fleet Business Stronger Than Ever

Fleet Business Stronger Than Ever

The private customer market is weak, but the fleet market is booming. In the previous month, almost 16 percent more fleet vehicles were registered than in

Company Car As A Motivational Tool For Employees

Company Car As A Motivational Tool For Employees

Company cars are an important part of personnel policy. They can be used to motivate employees. A survey of 3300 fleet decision-makers

Radio License Fee For Car Radio In Company Car

Radio License Fee For Car Radio In Company Car

Company car drivers also have to pay radio license fees for their car radio. 5.76 euros per month must be paid to the fee collection center

Company Car Against A Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Company Car Against A Shortage Of Skilled Workers

Companies want to attract urgently needed skilled workers with a company car. In job postings, potential candidates are given a company car

Driver Assistance Systems For Vehicle Fleets Are Becoming Increasingly Important

Driver Assistance Systems For Vehicle Fleets Are Becoming Increasingly Important

Driver assistance systems are becoming increasingly important in German company fleets. As a survey by Arval showed, the fleet managers see through the operation