Prosecutors searched offices in Munich and Steyr

– BMW headquarters in Munich Engine fires in Korea are now prompting searches. – (Foto: imago images/Future Image) – – – – München According to BMW, the public prosecutor’s office in Munich searched business premises at the BMW headquarters and in Steyr on Wednesday. The reason was a request for legal assistance from the South Korean … Read more

US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Musk’s big deal on Twitter

– Elon Musk The Twitter takeover is in danger of failing – maybe that’s fine with the Tesla boss. – (Photo: Reuters) – – – – Washington The US Securities and Exchange Commission has scrutinized the entry of tech billionaire Elon Musk as a major investor on Twitter. The authority asked the Tesla boss on … Read more

Munich Re founds tech company for motor insurance

– Charging station for electric vehicles The first joint project planned is the development of a “battery score”. – (Photo: IMAGO/Olaf Döring) – – – – München Munich Re is expanding its projects in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Together with the primary insurance subsidiary Ergo, the technology company In-Tech and Munich professor Markus … Read more

No P&O ferries between Calais and Dover at Easter

– Dover Because of the P&O failures, there have been kilometer-long truck traffic jams for days. – (Photo: dpa) – – – – Dover In all likelihood, the ferry operator P&O will not be able to offer any connections on the important route from Dover to Calais at Easter either. Experts had found “a number … Read more

Elon Musk wants to get rid of the “Twitter muzzle”.

– Elon Musk The Tesla founder is as popular as he is controversial. – (Foto: imago images/Future Image) – – – – New York Tesla boss Elon Musk wants to overturn a regulation in court, according to which some of his tweets must first be approved by the electric car pioneer’s lawyers. The requirement agreed with … Read more

Around 60,000 additional jobs by 2040

– Assembly of a Porsche engine The construction of electric vehicles is less labor-intensive than that of combustion engines. – (Photo: dpa) – – – – Berlin If the desired mobility turnaround becomes a reality, around 60,000 additional jobs could be created by 2040. The employment effects are distributed very differently from region to region. … Read more

This is how it works with car rental

– car temptation Parts without hurry: Before you rent out your own car privately, both parties should clarify how they can avoid possible pitfalls. Photo: Christin Klose / dpa-tmn – (Photo: dpa) – – – – After an accident, however, the vehicle’s third-party liability insurance usually pays for damage caused by third parties. “If you … Read more

In this way, you can earn money with your e-car on the side

E-Charging Station From next year, e-mobilists can secure a premium. – (Photo: obs) – – – – Düsseldorf Anyone who buys an electric car not only benefits from a purchase bonus: From January 2022, one can even earn money with electric cars every year. Because private individuals and fleet operators save CO2 with electric cars. … Read more

US traffic safety agency investigates fatal Tesla accident in New York

– Tesla The NHTSA has launched 33 investigations into Tesla accidents since 2016. – (Photo: Reuters) – – – – Washington The US traffic safety agency NHTSA has opened investigations into a fatal accident in New York involving a Tesla vehicle that may be using an automated driving assistance system. As a spokeswoman for the … Read more

How to apply for a temporary license plate

– Valid for five days: short-term and transfer license plates Not for eternity: A short-term license plate is only valid for five days. Photo: Markus Scholz / dpa-tmn – (Photo: dpa) – – – – If the car has already been deregistered, traders such as car manufacturers, workshops and dealers can use a red license … Read more