electric drives

Photo: © Ford

Operations management | December 2025

The German Bundestag extends vehicle tax exemption for electric cars

The vehicle tax exemption for purely electric vehicles will be extended by five years. This was decided by the Bundestag; the Bundesrat raised no objections.

Photo: © Volvo Trucks Germany

Operations management | December 2025

No tolls for electric trucks until mid-2031

Zero-emission electric trucks will be exempt from tolls for longer than originally planned. This is intended to increase the number of electric commercial vehicles on Germany's highways and construction sites.

Photo: © Renault

Mobility - Commercial vehicles | December 2025

Premiere for the Renault Trafic E-Tech

New platform, new software, 800-volt charging technology – the Trafic E-Tech, the new generation of Renault's series electric vehicles, has now premiered.

Photo: © Opel

Mobility - Electric drives | December 2025

Mokka with rally genes

Opel has brought rally genes to the asphalt with its Mokka GSE. We drove the top-of-the-line electric model.

Photo: © Kia

Mobility - Commercial vehicles | December 2025

Premiere: Kia presents the PV5 as a chassis

Korean car manufacturer Kia is expanding its PV5 commercial vehicle family with a chassis and cab.

Photo: © Peugeot

Mobility - Car | November 2025

Peugeot 308: More character, more range

Peugeot has given the 308 a facelift. The hatchback and estate models receive visual and technical updates. We took the French Golf rival for a spin.

Operations management | November 2025

EU driving license: This will change soon

Anyone who loses their driving license abroad will no longer be allowed to drive a vehicle at home either. The EU Parliament has approved these and other measures. Read the details here.