A comprehensive charging infrastructure is essential for more sustainable mobility. In total, there are already 1230 charging points for electric vehicles on highways in Germany. In a survey, the used car platform Carvago found that the A111 in the north of Berlin offers the most charging options per kilometer: nine charging points over the 23 kilometers.

The lowest density awaits motorists along the A93, which runs from Hof in the north of Bavaria to the Austrian border: three stations over 268 kilometers. In third place in the ranking is the A81 with 75 charging points over a length of 276 kilometers. It runs from the Swiss border via Stuttgart to Würzburg.

Stations with 50-kW- are the most common
50 kW charging stations are the most common on German autobahns. Of the total of 1230 charging points, around 500 are available. Charging is much faster at the more than 200 charging points with 300 kW, and charging points with an output of 43 kW are the third most common.

Jakub Šulta, founder and CEO of Carvago: "When buying a new model, more and more people in Germany are opting for an electric car. This also increases the need for charging options. An undersupply in the infrastructure becomes a problem especially on long distances, as the vehicles consume more energy here due to the usually higher speeds."

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Alpine is adding an uncompromising sports version to its model portfolio. Compared with the basic A110 version and the even more ambitious A110 S variant, the new A110 R is even more consistently trimmed for light weight and performance.

The new mid-engine sports car will celebrate its world premiere on Tuesday, October 4 at 12:30 p.m. in the run-up to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.

More agility on the road and racetrack
Like its predecessors from the 1960s and 1970s, the new Alpine A110 R is unmistakably inspired by motorsport and is now characterized by even greater agility on the road and on the racetrack.

Following its world premiere, the new model will be on show in Europe for the first time from October 17 at the Paris Motor Show.

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Citroën wants to buck the industry trend toward heavier, more complex and more expensive zero-emission family vehicles with the quirky Oli. The manufacturer has set itself the goal of a best-in-class eco-balance through reduced weight and complexity.

The concept includes recycled and recyclable materials, affordability and durability. This makes the new model a laboratory on wheels.

It weighs 1000 kilograms, has a range of 400 kilometers and manages a top speed of 110 km/h. Consumption is said to be 10 kWh/100 km, and recharging from 20 to 80% takes about 23 minutes.

Steel-aluminum hybrid wheels with Goodyear concept tires
The Oli is meant to be more than a car - a companion for everyday life that is just as useful when you're not driving it as when you are, thanks to intelligent V2G and V2L capability.

Typical for the vehicle are the very unconventional silhouette in the style of a toy car, the identical front doors, bumpers and protective elements as well as the flat panels.

The hood, roof and cargo area are made of recycled honeycomb cardboard. Also unique are the steel-aluminum hybrid wheels with sustainable Goodyear Eagle Go concept tires.

New Citroën logo for all upcoming products
The spacious interior comes with smartband HMI projector and infotainment for the customer's own device, and comfortable seats with office chair-style mesh backs with 80 percent fewer parts, as well as the washable floor and many recycled materials characterize the interior.

In addition, the unveiling of the Oli will introduce a new Citroën logo that will be used on all upcoming products and the new brand identity.

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Like Mercedes-Benz, Belinda Bencic combines top performance with elegance and dynamism. The top Swiss athlete has been leaving her mark on international tennis for many years. At the age of 17, she was already one of the youngest participants to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.

After injuries slowed her rise, the right-hander returned to top form in 2019, playing her first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open, winning two titles and breaking into the world's top 10. Her career highlight to date came in 2021, when she won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Striving for maximum performance and success

Marc Langenbrinck, CEO Mercedes-Benz Switzerland, on the 2021 Sportswoman of the Year: "Belinda Bencic is an outstanding athlete and extremely winning personality who has already achieved a great deal at a young age. As a successful top athlete, she ideally represents our brand because we are united by the pursuit of top performance and success."

Combination of tradition and luxury

Belinda Bencic after trying out the seats for the first time: "I am very happy to be part of the Mercedes-Benz family. The brand has great appeal and the cars with the star have always set standards. This matches my ambition to be among the best on the tennis court. The SL is very sporty and dynamic. For me, it perfectly embodies the combination of tradition and modern luxury - and looks great to boot."

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The eleventh international Škoda Challenge took place in the Norwegian city of Bergen. After two years of virtual events, 23 nations met again physically this year to demonstrate their craftsmanship and customer orientation at the international competition.

Important criteria in the awarding of the prize were team spirit as well as knowledge of the brand values and corporate history of the Czech car manufacturer.

Successful delegation in all categories
Switzerland was represented by five finalists who competed in the categories of service advisor, service technician, diagnostic technician, importer representative and sales advisor. The delegation achieved brilliant results in all categories.

The world champion titles in the service advisor and diagnostic technician categories went to Stefan Ziegler, service advisor at Auto Service Zentrum GmbH in Schattdorf, and Hannes Näf, diagnostic technician at Amag Autowelt Zurich.

Bernhard Kunz, service technician at Amag Autowelt Zürich, Michael Stahel, sales consultant at Furttal-Garage Hans Meier AG and Philipp Meier, importer representative of Amag, each came fifth.

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The Ferrari SP51 is a one-off roadster based on the architecture of the 812 GTS. It was designed by the Ferrari Centro Stile under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The most striking feature of the stunning V12 Spider is the soft top, which makes this one-off a true roadster in every respect.

Naturally, the aerodynamics of the SP51 have been meticulously refined in simulations, wind tunnel and dynamic tests to ensure the best possible interior comfort.

GT stripes and special paint
Another feature of the SP51 is the three-coat paint finish in Rosso Passionale. The additional blue and white racing paint is reminiscent of the legendary Ferrari 410 S from 1955 (center gallery).

Also noteworthy are the special wheels with carbon wing profiles on each spoke. Behind the passenger cell are two strut arches that are visually softened by deep carbon air scoops.

Craftsmanship at every step
The culmination of the finishing touches, in which the customer was involved every step of the way, is the interior, which reveals immense craftsmanship.

The personalization focused on the idea of also using the Rosso Passionale color as the main color for the Alcantara trim, thus transferring the exterior paint finish to the interior. The blue and white stripe can also be found on the center console, the cover between the seats and on the stitching of the steering wheel.

Characteristic elegance of the model
The Ferrari SP51 was designed for a long-time customer and Ferrari collector from Taiwan. The car retains the characteristic elegance of its prototype, the Ferrari 812 GTS, while pushing the boundaries by offering a new kind of open-air driving.

What the optical and technical tuning cost is a trade secret.

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Opel recently announced that GSe will stand for the new generation of electrified models in the future. Now the first pictures of the GSe models are here. Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe offer a good balance between ride comfort and performance-oriented handling.

With a system output of 165 kW (225 hp) and a maximum torque of 360 Nm, the Astra GS models set standards in their class. They are designed to be even more agile and precise than the variants launched to date. Steering, suspension and brakes respond more spontaneously and directly.

Better stability and directional stability in curves
The body, which has been lowered by 10 millimeters, also contributes to the performance-oriented driving characteristics. Compared with competitors, the vehicles offer better stability and directional stability in curves, according to the manufacturer.

The steering is sport-tuned to GSe specifications. The special springs and Koni oil-pressure shock absorbers of the front and rear suspension enable not only dynamic but also comfortable driving. The electronic stability program intervenes later so that GSe drivers can be even more dynamic on the road.

Grand Sport electric for sporty models
The 18-inch alloy wheels inspired by the all-electric Manta GSe and the GSe-specific front end hint at what's inside the new Astra GSe, and inside, the driver and front passenger can get comfortable on ergonomic, AGR-certified performance seats in Alcantara trim.

Whereas the abbreviation GSe used to stand for Grand Sport injection, as in the case of the Opel Commodore GS/E and the Opel Monza GSE, it now stands for Opel's new sporty model version and means Grand Sport electric. The Opel GSe models are intended to combine sporty driving fun with the possibility of locally emission-free driving.

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Töffmäss is organized by the team that has made Swiss Custom one of the most popular sections of Swiss-Moto. In addition to well-known exhibitors and suppliers from Switzerland and abroad - including the Bobber Garage, CCCP and McSands - there will also be many non-commercial exhibitors. Organizers, clubs, teams, collectors and last but not least the public enjoy the great freedom on two wheels.

Emotional spectacle and action

Töffmäss initiator Chris Schweizer (gallery center) "We are looking forward to an emotionally charged spectacle with interesting exhibitors, great motorcycles, product innovations and many visitors who share our enthusiasm for motorcycles. The FMX show by Mike Pfister, a fire show and other artistic performances will provide action. Of course, there will also be a culinary variety with a classic restaurant, barbecue, bar and food stalls, as well as musical entertainment."

Ride-in bike show and flea market for bikers
Another program highlight of the Töffmäss is the ride-in bike show on Saturday. A limited number of bikers will be able to exhibit their own conversions alongside international show bikes. So it's worth being there early.

On Sunday, the big biker flea market will be a special attraction.

Chris Schweizer: "The future of a showcase for the Swiss custom scene did not look very promising after the end of Swiss-Moto in Zurich. Rumor had it that customizers and custom service providers would no longer be an integral part of a future motorcycle show, even though they would attract a large audience. That's why we created the Töffmäss."

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The Aiways U6 is currently on final acceptance runs on European roads. Eight SUV coupés reeled off 400,000 test kilometers in 240 days in the final endurance run.

The results of the European development partners Bosch and Prodrive, among others, are now being recorded on the German autobahn.

From virtual space to the street
This endurance run is a challenging task for a development engineer on the way to launching a new model on the market. In the final phase of testing, not only does a lot of data from a wide variety of sensors come together, but the test run also ensures alignment with digital development in virtual space.

The prototypes were in operation at the Yancheng Zhongqi Research Automobile Proving Ground for a good eight months. Even more test kilometers were covered in virtual reality, as this was the only way to ensure the high development speed.

Aiways combines the virtual development environment and the further development of processes and simulation methods under the name AI-Tech.

High speed on the highway
Barely disguised prototypes of the new pure electric car have now arrived in Munich and are undergoing final tests, including high speeds on the autobahn. With the higher acceleration capacity of the Aiways U6, there are also significantly higher requirements for the braking system.

The second-generation i-Booster developed together with Bosch ensures three times faster reactions, maximum energy recovery and short braking distances.

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In contrast to vehicles powered by CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG trucks (liquefied natural gas) are currently standing unused in depots in Germany due to the high prices for fossil LNG.

OG Clean Fuels (Orange Gas Germany) is therefore now presenting the prototype of a truck converted from LNG to CNG realized by Rapstruck.

Savings of at least 90 percent
The renewable CNG fuel sold by OG Clean Fuels, the German market leader in CNG refueling stations, provides CO2 savings of at least 90 percent. This result led to a collaboration with the Rapstruck company, which has developed an economical conversion solution for LNG trucks.

Background: The only alternative drive that is currently available in Germany for heavy trucks across the board with renewable energy is bio-CNG. This will remain the case for the foreseeable future, says the Germany head of Orange Gas.

Johan Bloemsma: "If you want to massively and quickly reduce emissions from heavy vehicles, you can't get around bio-CNG."

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