Technology Focus – Elastomer-Membrane Protects Li-ion Batteries
Zorge Rubber Solutions has supplied nearly one million rubber-PTFE composite components for Li-ion batteries to a tier 1 supplier of a leading…
Electric Vehicles
Rivian Slashes Hundreds of Jobs Amid Launch of New Electric SUVs
Rivian Automotive has initiated another round of job cuts, eliminating hundreds of positions as the company tightens spending while rolling out its…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 Cabriolet: It’s Great—If You Pick the Right Roads
Mercedes-Benz’s 2026 CLE450 4Matic Cabriolet arrives as a grand-touring convertible built for long stretches of highway and lazy coastal drives, not twisty…
641-HP Hyundai Ioniq 6 N smashes Nürburgring lap record, beats R35 GT-R
Hyundai’s fire-breathing Ioniq 6 N just planted a flag on the Nürburgring with a scorching 7:35.42 lap time, according to Germany’s Sport…
AMG’s Biggest Product Blitz Yet: Over 27 New Models in 36 Months
Mercedes-AMG is launching its most aggressive product offensive in history, with more than 27 new models hitting the market over the next…
BMW and SOLARWATT Unveil Integrated Home Energy Solution for Neue Klasse EVs at The Smarter E / Intersolar Europe 2026
BMW and SOLARWATT are set to launch a joint offering that integrates upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles into home energy networks. Announced…
New BMW X5 Integrates Door Handles Into Beltline
BMW is preparing to unveil the next-generation X5, which will feature a significant design departure: door handles integrated directly into the beltline.…
V8 Power in Its Prime: The New Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ and GLS 63 4MATIC+
Mercedes-AMG has unleashed its latest fire-breathing V8 SUVs, the GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ and GLS 63 4MATIC+, packing a thoroughly reworked 4.0-litre…
Freudenberg rolls out elastomer-based battery cell cap tech to cut weight and boost EV range
German sealing giant Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has unveiled Cell Caps 2, a next-gen battery cell cap that ditches traditional metal-and-plastic designs…
WDK underscores vital role of rubber components in mobility and transport
The German Rubber Industry Association (WDK) has emphasized the indispensable role of rubber products in enabling road transport, highlighting components like fuel…