SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 04, 2012
Organizers of the BMW Guggenheim Lab recently abandoned its original location in Berlin amid fears of violent protests by anti-gentrification activists. They have now announced that the project will go forward, albeit at a more upscale location. German commentators say on Wednesday that while the resistance was a scandal, the city must address citizens' concerns about social exclusion. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 21, 2012
The "BMW Guggenheim Lab" is supposed to find new solutions for urban living. But some residents of Berlin's scrappy Kreuzberg district weren't happy about the project coming to their neighborhood. The organizers have now abandoned the location after police concluded there was a "high risk" of property damage. By Christoph Twickel more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 31, 2012
Dozens of people have been killed so far as a high pressure system from Siberia holds much of Europe in its icy grip. The cold front has been named "Cooper" in Germany, after the Mini Cooper compact. The company's advertising agency having paid 299 euros to sponsor it. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 06, 2012
For years, foreign automobile companies have reaped most of the profits to be had in the enormous Chinese market. But in a largely unnoticed change, Beijing is now ending their preferential treatment of carmakers from abroad to focus more on developing domestic technology and brands. By Wieland Wagner in Beijing more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- November 10, 2011
As car ownership becomes less popular, German automakers are flooding major cities with affordable short-term rental cars in a wave of new car-sharing initiatives. But critics claim the programs, which are driven more by business than environmental concerns, may end up making urban congestion worse. By Christian Wüst more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 18, 2011
The last three nights have seen an unprecedented wave of car torchings in Berlin, but police are not sure who to arrest. Politicians on the left and right warn the attacks could lead to more dangerous forms of protest. Meanwhile, the failure to stop them could sway September's mayoral election. By Florian Gathmann more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 22, 2010
The era of the electric car is supposedly just around the corner. But a new trend will be grabbing attention at the Paris Motor Show: the e-scooter. Both Daimler and BMW will be showing concept scooters that are not only design pieces, but also include advanced technology never seen before in two-wheelers. By Tom Grünweg more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 28, 2010
The German government wants to promote the development of electric vehicles on a grand scale. But many industry observers point out that the perceived benefits of e-cars are massively overrated. In some cases, their carbon footprint is even worse than that of conventional autos. By Dietmar Hawranek and Alexander Neubacher more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 08, 2010
US artist Jeff Koons has unveiled his designs for the 17th BMW 'Art Car.' Nobody knows if Koons' go-faster stripes will ensure a win, but the art cars have gone from a sideline to a major public relations exercise for BMW. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 24, 2010
German car maker BMW has long had a reputation for producing sporty luxury cars. Now, CEO Norbert Reithofer wants to shift toward sustainability. He spoke with SPIEGEL about how he intends to combine greater fuel efficiency with high performance. more... [ Forum ]
