Automotive

Bavarian village opens way for key BMW factory

A sleepy Bavarian village on Sunday gave the green light to BMW's plan to build a huge battery factory there, removing a key obstacle for the German automobile giant on its drive towards electromobility.

Automotive

Ex-Audi boss avoids jail time after 'dieselgate' confession

Ex-Audi CEO Rupert Stadler received a suspended sentence and a fine Tuesday at the end of his "dieselgate" trial in Germany, making him the highest-ranking former executive to be convicted over the emissions cheating scandal ...

Business

What to expect from the California gas-powered car ban

Last month, California regulators passed rules banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a move hailed as a significant victory in the fight against climate change. The Gazette spoke with Henry Lee, director of the ...

Engineering

Crash tests show that proper repair is crucial for safety

Researchers at the University of Agder (UiA) conducted two full-scale crash tests at Farsund Airport Lista in December 2021. Preliminary findings show that vehicles that have been incorrectly repaired after a collision may ...

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