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Doubt often accompanies it. Whoever speaks about electromobility in the taxi trade quickly lands on the question of the battery's durability. Especially in continuous operation, with many charging cycles and high mileage, it is regarded as a bottleneck. Now figures from DEKRA and from Munich taxi operations provide a differentiated picture.

If you're on the road in winter with an electric car, you know the feeling: The display promises a lot, but the reality on the highway demands a charging stop sooner than expected. The ADAC has this tension field measured again – this time not with particularly long-range cars, but with 14 "family-friendly" electric cars. The task: a simulated long-distance trip from Munich to Berlin, at zero degrees Celsius, at highway speed. The result is sobering and informative at the same time.

ACE calls for simplified tariff structures, clear cost disclosures, and a market-transparency authority for electricity tariffs. A test drive reveals substantial price differences between electric cars and internal combustion engine vehicles, as well as hundreds of varying charging tariffs at only a few stations.

In view of the coming winter, ADAC points out important measures that drivers should take into account to ensure safe driving. From traction to braking behavior – these tips help to avoid critical situations in road traffic.

The automotive market in Germany showed mixed results at mid-year: While the used car market remained stable with 3.3 million units, new registrations recorded a noticeable decline – minus 4.7 percent compared to the previous year. However, e-mobility is cautiously increasing.

Almost 18,000 injuries and 198 deaths due to alcohol-related accidents in 2024 – the DVR sees urgent need for action. With a clear legal regulation, the association aims to prevent traffic fatalities and advocates for a general ban on alcohol at the wheel.

(dpa/tmn) After accidents or breakdowns, one is obligated to set up a warning triangle - this can be tedious to dangerous. In Spain, from 2026, drivers are supposed to use lights for this purpose. Is this also possible here?

The emergency call function in the car simplifies assistance by rescue services.

(dpa) The Bundesrat is dealing with a reform of emissions trading. It sounds technical - but it can have noticeable effects on consumers.

(dpa) To promote electric cars in Germany, from the perspective of the ADAC president, a reliable charging infrastructure and lower electricity prices are necessary. He also perceives a "grave mistake" by the politicians.

The automatic lighting system in modern cars takes a lot of work off the drivers' hands: It automatically turns on the low beam when it gets dark, or when driving into an underground parking lot or through a tunnel. However, in fog and other diffuse lighting conditions, the automation often doesn't work perfectly: The DEKRA experts recommend being proactive and manually turning on the low beam.

In an emergency, minutes matter: Data from the ADAC digital emergency passport can expedite life-saving rescue measures.

Only one in four safety vests from online retailers actually reflects. Children's vests are often inadequate as well.

ATU and Carglass welcome another court ruling in Germany that restrictions on access to vehicle data are illegal.

(dpa) How reliably do road users comply with red traffic lights? The ADAC has investigated the behavior of road users in five major German cities. One group in particular stands out.

(ots) DEKRA looks back on a successful participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos. In the year of its 100th anniversary, the company used the global platform to discuss key challenges and solutions for sustainability and the mobility of the future.

Icy windows, cold seats, damp interior: Winter is associated with many inconveniences for motorists. New accessories constantly promise help. But do they actually work? The ADAC recommends the following ...

(dpa/tmn) The windows are icy, and the wipers are stuck. Anyone who turns them on and lets them run over the ice risks damage. The best solution is to ensure that they don't freeze in the first place.

How aggressively do we drive on the road? The automobile club KS e.V. on the Forsa survey of the DVR.

In terms of road safety, good visibility must be ensured in the car at all times. 

The past year was somewhat more favorable overall for consumers in terms of fuel prices than 2023. This is shown by the ADAC's review of fuel prices in 2024.