Customer-oriented transport solutions with maximum economy: to this end, the new Crafter from Volkswagen has been precisely tailored to customer requirements. The new model will be available in Switzerland in the first quarter of 2017. 1

The Fabia and Superb models from Skoda have the most satisfied vehicle owners in the small car and mid-range categories. This is the result of the latest Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) by market research institute J.D. Power. 1

Management change at Opel in Switzerland: Karl Howkins is to become the new Managing Director of General Motors Suisse SA/Opel Suisse with immediate effect. The 44-year-old succeeds Peter Fahrni, who has decided to leave the company after 27 years of service. 1

Despite the summer heat, the new season has already begun for Swiss ski stars. The alpine ski athletes, including Marc Gisin and Beat Feuz, tested the optimum downhill squat in Audi's wind tunnel in Ingolstadt. 1

Everything played along: The weather, the spectators and, above all, the racing drivers. "Indianapolis in Oerlikon" brought a touch of racing to the heart of the city of Zurich. For the 14th time, the engines of historic racing cars with two, three and four wheels sounded out on the open race track in Zurich-Oerlikon. 1

Not every child seat fits in every car. That's why the TCS tested 13 different family cars for their child transport friendliness. Although larger vehicles usually offer more options, they can also have limitations. Ultimately, the decisive factor is how many children are to be transported.  1

Volvo aims to sell up to one million electrified vehicles worldwide by 2025. Volvo has announced that it will offer at least two electrified versions in each model series in the future. 1

All the teams have arrived in Belgium and set up in the paddock. Now the final preparations for the biggest GT3 race in the world begin. The Emil Frey Racing Team is in the thick of it with two Jaguars. 1

Change in management at Nissan Switzerland: With effect from August 1, 2016, Marco Monaco will take over responsibility as the new Sales Director at Nissan's Swiss headquarters. He succeeds Fernando Guida, who is leaving the company.  1

The accompanying trade fair autotecnica.ch, which was launched last year, is taking a break this year. However, two central elements of the trade fair, the Brain Village and the professional championships, will be integrated into the Auto Zürich Car Show.  1