Tag: Stephan Schätzl
Double E – Mercedes E 400e: Powerful luxury and range?
Comfort and precisionThe driving experience in the new E-Class is first-class. In any case, it comes with the so-called technology package on board, i.e. air suspension, adaptive dampers and 4.5…
Full throttle with 1100+ HP – Porsche Taycan GT: When all inhibitions fall away
Top performance also in the batteryIt’s good that Porsche has also fundamentally improved the Taycan’s battery. The version installed in the Turbo GT stores 105 kilowatt hours gross and 97…
Just a European – These are the winners of the World Car Awards
The World Car Awards have been decided; the winners in six categories were announced at the New York Auto Show. The big winner is the Kia EV – it took…
Strong mini-Swede – Volvo EX30: Really as good as everyone thinks?
It’s a real beauty, the little Volvo. It’s called EX30, runs purely electrically and, at 4.23 meters long, is probably the smallest Volvo of all time. Crisp exterior, powerful drive,…
Who should win? – Vote now: The final of the World Car Awards!
The largest car award in the world is entering its 20th edition: A jury consisting of more than 100 motor journalists from 29 countries worldwide, including “Krone” motor editor Stephan…
“Krone” engine podcast – Renault Espace: The pseudo seven-seater in everyday life
The Renault Espace is no longer a van, but an SUV. It still has seven seats if you don’t forget to cancel them. You can find out why this shouldn’t…
Oh, Elon! – Tesla Model 3: “Highland” really a highlight?
Tesla has fundamentally revised the successful Model 3 after six years of construction. The model version, known internally as Highland, received a new, improved chassis and a significantly higher quality…
“Krone” engine podcast – BMW M2: A car like before? Only almost …
The BMW M2 is a wonderfully analog joy-giver – six cylinders, enough power, top handling. A toxic little brother of the M4. If there wasn’t something annoying about it. Stephan…
Playmobil for adults – Smart #3: Don’t be put off, it can do something!
If you put #1 and #3 next to each other, they almost look like a teenager next to a young adult. Both have the Playmobil-like roof, which is in a…
Success before market launch – VW ID.7 wins overall victory at the German Car Award
The VW ID.7 is already earning laurels from renowned sources even before its market launch: Volkswagen’s family and business class electric flagship was voted German Car of The Year 2024.…
“Krone” engine podcast – Peugeot 408: What can the French surprise do?
The Peugeot 408 is something of a surprise on the car market: the French have actually introduced a new series that stands out from the 308 and 508, between which…
What he can do! – BMW i5: Last big hit before the new class
51 years ago, the first 5 Series BMW followed the “New Class” – today it is the other way around: Before the Munich-based company converts its model series to the…