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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Škoda presents the new Superb iV, the strongest model with a combustion engine

Škoda has introduced the new Superb iV, which is touted as the most powerful model featuring a combustion engine.

Feb 27 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The upcoming giant SUV from Porsche will replace electricity with combustion engines

Porsche is set to introduce a giant SUV that will feature combustion engines instead of electric power.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Full Ban on New Combustion Engine Cars Imposed - Here Are the Consequences After Two Years

Ethiopia's government banned the import of combustion engine cars two years ago, leading to a significant increase in the share of electric vehicles.

Feb 23 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Models being discontinued in 2026: Goodbye to driving

The automotive market is undergoing a transformation as many models, especially older combustion engines, are being discontinued to adapt to new economic pressures and the shift towards electric mobility.

Feb 23 • 13:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

BMW M is preparing 30 new models by 2029, which will be both electric and internal combustion

BMW M plans to introduce 30 new models by 2029, incorporating both electric and combustion engine options.

Feb 19 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Chinese ban on combustion engines: Only the electric truck delivers the coal now

China is replacing coal delivery trucks with electric trucks as part of its ban on combustion engines, achieving a significant increase in electric truck sales.

Feb 17 • 13:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mitsubishi Faces China and Tesla with Hybrid and Electric Plans in 2026

Mitsubishi Motors plans to enhance its competitive stance in the hybrid and electric vehicle market with new models set to launch in 2026, as part of a strategic shift towards reducing reliance on traditional combustion engines.

Feb 13 • 05:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Trump cancels Obama's ruling that established which greenhouse gases are harmful

U.S. President Donald Trump has revoked an Obama-era ruling that classified six greenhouse gases emitted by combustion engines as harmful to health, claiming it will reduce costs for manufacturers and consumers.

Feb 12 • 20:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: One sentence caused a flood of feedback - Also, combustion engines take you cheaply to Lapland

Following a statement in an article about an electric vehicle winter test, the author faced significant backlash from combustion engine supporters who disputed the cost-effectiveness of electric vs. traditional vehicles.

Feb 12 • 09:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Firefighters tally fires: electric cars do not catch fire more often than combustion vehicles

A recent report indicates that electric vehicles (EVs) have a low incidence rate of fires compared to traditional combustion cars in Poland.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Omoda 5 HEV Brings Brazilian Engineering to Enhance Efficiency and Driving Pleasure

The Omoda 5 HEV is a newly launched compact SUV in Brazil that combines hybrid efficiency with a powerful turbocharged combustion engine.

Feb 10 • 17:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He is the head of development of a giant and shoots: 'Combustion cars are a technology from a century ago'

Jörg Burzer, head of Development at Mercedes-Benz, criticizes the stagnation of combustion engine technology while highlighting the rapid advancement and potential of electric mobility amidst a challenging regulatory landscape in Europe.

Feb 9 • 15:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Good news about electric cars

A recent study shows that electric cars have a lower accident risk compared to combustion engine vehicles in Finland, according to the Traffic Insurance Center.

Feb 9 • 07:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Stellantis says it overestimated electric vehicles and registers a $26.5 billion accounting write-down

Stellantis announced a $26.5 billion accounting write-down after lowering its ambitions for electric vehicles, citing an overestimation of the transition from combustion engines.

Feb 6 • 13:19 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Big Electric Shock - This News Seals the Return of Combustion Engines

Automobile giant Stellantis hits the brakes on electric vehicles and accepts massive write-downs for a drastic strategic shift, signaling a comeback for combustion engines in Europe and the USA.

Feb 6 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Audi's naming confusion ends – Legendary name making a comeback

Audi's CEO hinted at the possibility of reintroducing the combustion engine version of the A5, signaling an end to the company's convoluted naming strategy.

Feb 6 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Towing Company in a Busy Week: What Causes Electric and Combustion Engine Cars to Fail in the Freezing Cold?

The CEO of Redgo, Magnus Lindgren, reports an unprecedented volume of assistance requests due to battery issues in vehicles during a particularly busy week in February.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

They Accelerate in Latam! BMW Projects Premium Leadership and Growth in 2026

BMW Group Latin America is experiencing significant growth in the premium segment with optimistic expectations for 2026, driven by its range of electric, hybrid, and combustion vehicles.

Feb 5 • 02:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Electric car sales may sharply slow due to EU decisions

The EU's plan to ease the proposed ban on the sale of internal combustion engine cars by 2035 could lead to a significant drop in electric vehicle sales, threatening the entire sector's development, warns the Transport & Environment organization (T&E).

Feb 4 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

The impact on future EV sales after the EU's change of direction

The EU has proposed to revise its 2035 goals, potentially allowing internal combustion vehicles to be sold after that date, in response to automotive industry demands amidst geopolitical and trade challenges.

Feb 4 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

This is the EU's plan that could collapse electric vehicle sales

A campaign group, Transport & Environment (T&E), warns that the EU's proposed easing of the ban on sales of combustion-engine cars may disrupt the auto market significantly.

Feb 4 • 10:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

More than Rivals: A Lot of Gay Sex, Little Combustion

The Canadian series 'More than Rivals,' about the clandestine love between two hockey players, presents unusual carnality but lacks genuine dramatic ambition, resulting in a heated yet uninspiring experience.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

"It would make sense." Škoda's combustion engines are not ending, a popular SUV could arrive in a new model

Škoda is preparing to launch new models, including a potential new generation of its popular Karoq SUV, despite the ongoing trend toward electric vehicles.

Feb 3 • 12:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Audi is returning to its roots. Announces the return of the A4 badge

Audi plans to revert its naming strategy for vehicles, hinting at the return of the classic A4 badge for internal combustion engine cars after a previous scheme confused customers.

Feb 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Explanation by a German physicist: an electric car is six times more efficient than one with a combustion engine

The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding vehicle motorization worldwide, highlighting the European Union's recent decision to reconsider its shift to electric vehicles following industry pressure.

Feb 2 • 19:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

BMW continues production of large engines despite stricter standards

BMW will continue to produce its large internal combustion engines, including inline-six, V8, and V12 engines reserved for Rolls-Royce, despite the challenges posed by stricter emission regulations.

Jan 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

75 Cents per Liter - We Can Only Dream of That in Germany

At the Detroit Motor Show, WELT reporter Ludwig Degmayr discusses why the US market remains crucial for European brands despite protectionism, as American manufacturers focus on size and combustion engines.

Jan 14 • 19:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

End of Internal Combustion Engines: Full Throttle in Reverse

The article criticizes German politics for lagging behind in environmental protection, asserting that many countries have recognized the obsolescence of internal combustion engines, while Germany continues to support their existence beyond 2035.

Jan 12 • 13:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The End of Internal Combustion Engines: Prague Taxi Drivers Will Have to Switch to Electric Cars

Starting in 2030, only electric vehicles will be allowed as taxis in Prague, following stricter emissions standards approved by city councilors.

Jan 12 • 11:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Engine Manufacturer: Why Deutz is Now Focusing on Defense and Data Centers

Deutz, the world's oldest engine manufacturer, is shifting its focus from traditional combustion engine production to venture into the defense and data center sectors, much to the satisfaction of its shareholders.

Jan 10 • 21:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will combine one design for electric and gasoline

The next generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class will offer both traditional combustion engine and fully electric versions that will look nearly identical.

Jan 7 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Woman's 'spontaneous combustion' death left only foot in slipper behind

Mary Hardy Reeser's mysterious death due to alleged spontaneous combustion has puzzled authorities and ignited widespread speculation since her remains were discovered in a largely intact apartment over fifty years ago.

Jan 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The ban is lifted, but the rules are stricter: Criticism is pouring in on EU goals for the auto industry, here's what is expected from Croatia

The European Commission announced that there will not be a complete ban on internal combustion engine vehicles in the EU by 2035, though it emphasizes a continued transition towards electric and zero-emission vehicles.

Jan 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Higher CO2 Price: Driving with Combustion Engines Becomes Significantly More Expensive at the Beginning of the Year

The price for causing climate-damaging emissions has increased at the start of the year, leading to a notable rise in fuel costs for combustion engine vehicles, which the ADAC controversially applauded among its members.

Jan 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Higher CO2 Price: Driving with Combustion Engines Becomes Significantly More Expensive at the Beginning of the Year

The new CO2 price increase at the start of the year has raised fuel costs, with the price of Super E10 rising by 3.4 cents in just one day, prompting mixed reactions from drivers and organizations like ADAC.

Jan 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Charts | A narrow staircase as an emergency exit and a sudden combustion: what is known about the fire in Crans-Montana

A sudden fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana has resulted in at least 40 deaths and over 115 injuries, trapping several attendees due to the unexpected intensity of the flames.

Jan 2 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Car sales grow by 12.9% thanks to individuals, Valencia, and plug-in models

In Spain, new car sales rose by 12.9% in 2024, although there was a slight decline in December, attributed to the impact of the Valencian community's aid program and a preemptive rush in combustion vehicle purchases.

Jan 2 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

A spark and the absence of air. Here’s how flashover is triggered

The article explains the phenomenon of flashover, a fire event where all combustible materials in a room ignite simultaneously when temperatures reach 600-650 degrees Celsius, as described by authorities in the Valais region.

Jan 2 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Porsche in 'Resident Evil: Requiem': Combustion Engines in the Apocalypse

The article discusses the notable role of Porsche in the latest installment of the Resident Evil horror franchise, highlighting its significance for fans of combustion engines.

Dec 31 • 11:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Poland with the highest increase in electric car sales

As the EU's ban on the registration of combustion vehicles approaches its end in late 2025, interest in electric cars in Poland surges due to expiring government subsidies under the NaszEauto program, which offers support up to 40,000 zloty for personal vehicle purchases.

Dec 30 • 04:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Has only China benefited from the new European competitiveness package for cars? 'This is their Christmas gift'

Germany celebrates a victory for its car manufacturers as the European Commission lifts the ban on internal combustion engines until 2035, but this change also gives Chinese car manufacturers more time to surpass them in Europe and emerging markets.

Dec 28 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"Sticking to past technology" - Top official criticizes combustion engine phase-out reform

Germany's Environment Agency President Dirk Messner criticizes the current approach to environmental policy, stating that delaying goals and deadlines for the phase-out of combustion engines is both ecologically and economically harmful.

Dec 26 • 23:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Personalities of Slovak Science and Technology / Ján Bahýľ and His Flying Machine

In May 1905, Ján Bahýľ made the first documented flight of a helicopter powered by an internal combustion engine, achieving a remarkable distance of 1500 meters at a height of about four meters.

Dec 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Poisoning on Christmas Eve. "15-year-old girl hospitalized"

Two alarming incidents occurred in Oświęcim, one involving a 15-year-old girl who was hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning from incomplete combustion of fuels.

Dec 25 • 18:09 UTC

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