DW-WORLD:
Germany's Daimler Pushes Ahead with Electric Cars
German carmaker Daimler is pushing ahead with its program on
electrically powered cars, aiming at producing around 10,000
vehicles by 2012, Thomas Weber, director for research and
development said in Stuttgart Saturday.
(09.08.2008)
DW-WORLD:
German Drivers Face Private Duel Behind Race Favorite Hamilton
McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton starts in the ninth pole
position of his career at Sunday's German F1 Grand Prix. However,
home fans will be cheering on a glut of homegrown talent scattered
through the grid. (20.07.2008)
DW-WORLD:
First Cars by Chinese Manufacturer Enter German Market
Chinese automaker Brilliance has begun selling its cars in Germany.
The sedan hit the headlines last year due to safety concerns,
although the automaker said it has made changes to the car's
design. (17.07.2008)
DW-WORLD:
BMW to Test Electric Mini in California
German luxury carmaker BMW has announced that it is preparing to
launch a test series of electrically-powered Minis. If they pass
muster, the vehicles would reportedly be bound for the green US
state of California. (11.07.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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