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New entry-level model for the super sports car from Affalterbach: The Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupé is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo petrol engine.

TTTech Auto and BlackBerry deepen their partnership. A new product is to help overcome the growing complexity challenges in the field of software-defined vehicles.

Electrification or hydrogen? Potsdam researchers have investigated the role of both strategies for the European energy transition. The results are not surprising. 

Audi has revised its A3 compact model. In addition to extended standard equipment, the new A3 Allstreet body variant is also being launched on the market.

Porsche has unveiled the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. Both vehicles briefly achieve peak outputs of more than 810 kW (1,100 hp).

Nissan launches pilot tests for autonomous driving in Japan. The car manufacturer wants to commercialize its highly automated mobility services there.

Renault has unveiled the reissue of the R5. The electric car with a "retro-futuristic" design is available on the market in three performance levels from 25,000 euros.

Mercedes-AMG aims to combine performance with efficiency in the new E 53 Hybrid 4Matic+. The plug-in hybrid model will be launched as a saloon and estate.

Airbus has unveiled the prototype of its battery-electric CityAirbus NextGen announced for 2021. The prototype is set to take off on its maiden flight this year.

Stellantis intends to significantly expand its commitment in South America. The investment volume of almost 6 billion euros is the largest in the history of the automotive industry there.

How can automated driving be implemented on a broad scale? For Mobileye CTO Shai Shalev-Shwartz, five "multi-problems" need to be solved, among other things, as he explains at the ATZlive conference "Automated Driving 2024".

More accidents, more injuries and fatalities: The Federal Statistical Office has presented its accident statistics for 2023. The significant increase in pedestrian fatalities is striking.

Thomas Müller, Executive Vice President Powertrain Systems at IAV, talks in an interview about developments in the areas of batteries and electric drives. However, the combustion engine and open-technology development are also of great importance.

The 18th International MTZ Congress on Future Powertrains will focus on powertrains and energy systems of tomorrow. ATZlive invites you to Chemnitz (Germany) on May 14 and 15, 2024. Register now!

Numerous battery factories are to be built worldwide - which in turn need to be equipped with production technology. An opportunity worth billions if Europe's mechanical engineering companies make the right use of it. 

The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio is now also operating its stations for automated battery swapping in Europe. Swapping instead of charging is the motto. What's behind the concept? Everything you need to know at a glance.

800 V systems offer advantages such as fast charging times, high efficiency and a long range. But until now, electric cars with 800 V drives have only been found in isolated cases. That is currently changing.

The Fetch.ai Foundation was founded by Bosch and Fetch.ai. Telekom is now joining the network as a corporate partner.

Audi has presented the RS 6 Avant GT special model. The new top model is reminiscent of the RS 6 GTO Concept from 2020 and is limited to 660 units.

Premiere for the VW ID.7 Tourer: In addition to the new Passat Variant, Volkswagen now also has a battery-electric estate in its range.