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"Autobahn," the German word for highway, is famous around the world for its extensive network, and because it has many sections without a speed limit.

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Emergency vehicle at crash site of two vehicles near Geraldine, South Island, New Zealand on August 22, 2024.

3 South Korean skiers killed in New Zealand highway crash

A van and a four-wheel drive collided in New Zealand's South Island, killing 3 South Korean ski athletes.
CatastropheAugust 22, 2024
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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

BYD outsells Tesla, European countries ban short flights, and safe transport for women in Pakistan
Cars and TransportationAugust 21, 202426:06 min
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Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine

Fighting the illegal abalone trade in South Africa; tree hugging for a better world; why mixed forests are more robust; a zero-emissions ship; and how bird hunters in Egypt are putting their skills to new use.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 15, 202426:04 min
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The challenge of car-battery recycling

Electric car batteries are highly recyclable in the lab. But is this recycling viable on a commercial scale?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 14, 202406:55 min
BYD electric cars on display at IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany on Sept 5, 2023.

China appeals to WTO over European tariffs on electric cars

China says it has resorted to the WTO to preserve "the global green transformation."
TradeAugust 9, 2024
A train arriving at a crowded platform

German rail woes: How can Deutsche Bahn turn things around?

Years of neglect and chronic underinvestment have left Germany's rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, in poor shape.
BusinessAugust 7, 2024
Passengers at Beirut airport gaze up at announcement boards displaying a number of canceled flights

Chaos and confusion at Lebanon's major airport

Several international governments have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible.
ConflictsAugust 6, 2024
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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

Automakers woo Indian buyers. Solar-powered three-wheelers hit Tunis. Making film & TV car replicas
Cars and TransportationAugust 6, 202426:06 min
DW Rev | REV Explainer Female Crashtest Dummies

Why are women more likely to die in car crashes?

Male-centric dummies are still the norm in crash tests, exposing women to greater risk. Why is that?
Cars and TransportationAugust 2, 202415:21 min
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Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine

How can we improve urban air quality? In Nairobi, activists collect air pollution data to press the authorities to act, while a French city offers free public transport to cut emissions. Plus: Cutting single-use plastic and cleaning up Lake Victoria.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 1, 202426:04 min
A man walks down an unpaved stretch of highway BR-319 in the Brazilian Amazon between the cities of Manaus and Porto Velho

Brazil court overturns Amazon highway decision

Plans to pave a highway running through the Amazon have been suspended over fears it would increase deforestation.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 26, 2024
A damaged car is seen on a parking spot, following a car blast that reportedly injured an officer from Russia's GRU military intelligence, in Moscow, Russia

Russia: Military intelligence officer injured in car bombing

A car bomb injured a senior military officer and his wife in Moscow. The suspect in the bombing was arrested in Turkey.
TerrorismJuly 24, 2024
A smiling man standing between his car and the open car door.

Lesotho’s Mastermind of All-Terrain Vehicles

Elias Motlomelo builds all-terrain vehicles that are perfect for the hilly terrain in Lesotho.
Cars and TransportationJuly 23, 202406:35 min
Senegal 2024 | Screenshot aus "The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth"

Senegal pioneers a new era for transport in West Africa

The introduction of e-buses in Dakar aims to improve Dakar's limited public transport options.
Cars and TransportationJuly 22, 202401:27 min
The site of a bridge collapse

China: Highway bridge collapses, killing several

Chinese state media reported that several people were killed and more were still missing.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 20, 2024
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The incredible journey of the Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf: one of the most successful cars of all time. We trace its incredible journey.
Cars and TransportationJuly 20, 202426:04 min
REV Check Cupra Formentor

Crossover utility vehicle: Cupra Formentor

Cupra has released a new edition of the Formentor. REV puts this boldly designed CUV to the test.
Cars and TransportationJuly 8, 202410:39 min
Leapmotor vehicles are parked outside a showroom in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang province

EU slaps tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles

The EU has said its tariffs are to counteract "unfair" subsidies received by Chinese EV makers.
BusinessJuly 4, 2024
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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

Testing the XPENG G6. The US's long road to EV adoption. And free public transport in Montpellier.
Cars and TransportationJuly 3, 202426:04 min
A sign of Panama against the skyline of Panama City

Panama court acquits 28 in Panama Papers trial

The defendants were accused of money laundering in cases linked to the Panama Papers and "Operation Car Wash" scandals.
Law and JusticeJune 29, 2024
The empty driver's seat of a fully autonomous vehicle

Self-driving cars still face obstacles

The challenges of fully autonomous vehicles have been underestimated, with experts saying they're at least a decade off.
ScienceJune 28, 202404:37 min
A herd of camels sits on the desert sand, as an iron ore train passes in the background

Sahara Express a 'lifeline' for Mauritania

Traders, families, goats, camels and thousands of tons of iron ore roll through one of the world's most remote regions.
TravelJune 26, 202407:07 min
A MAN truck in production at a factory in Poland

Will future trucks need human drivers?

Transport companies are struggling to find enough truck drivers. But German truck maker MAN is working on a solution.
Cars and TransportationJune 25, 202403:35 min
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck in Beijing

Habeck says EU tariffs on Chinese cars not a 'punishment'

Germany's vice chancellor said state subsidies gave Chinese automakers an advantage over their European rivals.
ConflictsJune 23, 2024
Stress test for the Moseltal bridge

Germany's autobahn bridges falling apart

As many as 5,000 bridges on Germany's autobahns need to be renovated or rebuilt. But the money appears to be lacking.
Cars and TransportationJune 22, 2024
A view of passengers on a packed train

German transport struggles to cope with the Euro crowds

Does Germany still deserve its reputation for efficiency? Soccer fans in town for the Euro no longer think so.
SoccerJune 21, 202402:37 min
A big chery SUV stands in a neon-lit showroom as people stand around it and some take photos

Turkey to impose tariffs on all Chinese cars

Authorities want to protect domestic brands and convince Chinese manufacturers to build factories in the country.
BusinessJune 20, 2024
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Fears that China overtaking car country Germany

Germany’s once venerable carmakers face rising competition from Chinese EVs, is Germany losing speed?
Cars and TransportationJune 20, 202426:04 min
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The Dacia Duster: an affordable SUV

With few affordable SUVs on the market, the new Dacia Duster stands out. REV puts it to the test.
Cars and TransportationJune 18, 202408:49 min
A dice with a gas pump and e-car charger

Electric vehicle or diesel-powered car — which is better?

Environmentally speaking, is it better to get a new EV or to keep driving a perfectly good diesel-powered car?
Nature and EnvironmentJune 17, 2024
Onlookers watch as rescuers work after a cargo train rammed into Kanchanjunga Express, a passenger train, near New Jalpaiguri station, West Bengal state, India, Monday, June 17, 2024

India: Several killed in train collision in West Bengal

A goods train crashed into a passenger train in India's West Bengal state, killing several with more injured.
CatastropheJune 17, 2024
An aerial view of the area hit by a major landslide as rescue activities continue despite heavy rain, in Alausi district of Chimborazo, Ecuador on March 28, 2023.

Ecuador: Several killed in highway landslide

Central and South America have been experiencing heavy rainstorms recently.
CatastropheJune 17, 2024
A police vehicle, blue lights flashing, drives down a highway surrounded by other cars

Speeding down the autobahn with Germany's highway patrol

DW's Euromaxx spends a tense day with Germany's special autobahn police.
SocietyJune 15, 202404:55 min
Cars waiting to be loaded onto a ship

Decoding China: Is EU starting trade war over electric cars?

Beijing is threatening countermeasures over EU tariffs on China's electric cars. German carmakers want open markets.
BusinessJune 14, 2024
New BYD cars wait to be loaded onto a ship in China

China threatens WTO action over EU electric car tariffs

China accused the European Union of "naked protectionist behavior" in an evolving dispute over electric car import dutie
PoliticsJune 13, 2024
The photo taken on January 10, 2024 shows electric cars for export waiting to be loaded on the "BYD Explorer No 1"

EU threatens higher tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The European Union says it will hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from next month unless it can be reassured.
PoliticsJune 12, 2024
A sign outside a Toyota dealership in Tokyo, Japan, on January 30, 2024

Is Japan's car-testing scandal the new Dieselgate?

Toyota, Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha were found to have submitted incorrect or manipulated test data when certifying cars.
BusinessJune 9, 2024
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What is the future of smart mobility?

Do artificial intelligence and flying cars solve our traffic problems? Find out on SHIFT.
Digital WorldJune 6, 202412:36 min
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REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

Meet the mighty Mini and a teen who lives on trains, and go for a spin with the Queen of Smoke.
Cars and TransportationJune 4, 202426:04 min
REV | EX Mini

The Mini: An iconic car that’s everyone’s darling

BMW, young female designers and the car’s many true fans keep the legendary Mini forever young.
Cars and TransportationJune 4, 202416:26 min
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda grimaces during a press conference in Tokyo on June 3, 2024

Toyota apologizes as Japanese car testing scandal widens

The head of Toyota gave an apologetic press conference after a review found evidence of cheating on certification tests.
BusinessJune 3, 2024
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American Car Dream

High interest rates are making it increasingly harder for Americans to afford cars, which they often need to get by.
BusinessJune 3, 202403:32 min
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Colombia's new highways: profit over people?

Colombian communities have suffered deadly avalanches after a Chinese-financed highway was built in the country.
GlobalizationJune 3, 202410:13 min
A woman helps an elderly person cross the street in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thailand: Bangkok builds more senior-friendly infrastructure

For the elderly people in Thailand, public transport is not easily accessible, and healthcare facilities hard to reach.
SocietyMay 29, 202404:24 min
A red vintage-style Volkswagen car parked in front of an industrial estate

50 years of the VW Golf: A success story

The first Volkswagen Golf rolled off the production line in 1974. What's kept it so popular?
LifestyleMay 25, 202404:26 min
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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

The VW Golf turns 50, tips for a day in Athens and the classic British 'Sunday Roast'.
LifestyleMay 24, 202426:04 min
DW Sendung Made in Germany

Pneumatic tube transport enjoys high-tech revival

Pneumatic tube transport goes hi-tech. Find out why this old technology still makes sense today.
BusinessMay 23, 202403:37 min
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What's better: electric cars vs combustion cars?

E-cars are being touted as the future of climate-friendlier future. Here's how they stack up against traditional cars.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 23, 202429:59 min
A reindeer standing on a road in Sweden

How busy roads are driving some species to extinction

The global roadkill toll is so high it's threatening whole species and warping the planet's ecology.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 14, 2024
Female Uber Driver behind the weel in Paris, France

French campaign urges men: 'Drive like a woman!'

French road accident statistics show men are responsible for the majority of fatal accidents.
Cars and TransportationMay 13, 2024