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From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. In Lagos, one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities, congestion has become a daily reality. Now, a new electric ferry project is offering commuters a surprising alternative: skipping the roads entirely. Powered by battery packs and supported by solar charging infrastructure, these ferries promise a faster, cleaner way to…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Volkswagen is considering deeper cost cuts — potentially up to 100,000 jobs and multiple factory closures in Germany. But unlike many global carmakers, VW faces a powerful force: its workers. Backed by strong unions and the unique “Volkswagen Law,” labour has significant influence over the company’s biggest decisions.…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Volkswagen is considering deeper cost cuts — potentially up to 100,000 jobs and multiple factory closures in Germany. But unlike many global carmakers, VW faces a powerful force: its workers. Backed by strong unions and the unique “Volkswagen Law,” labour has significant influence over the company’s biggest decisions.…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. What if your daily commute depended on a single working lift? Meet Lotte, a student intern at DW in Berlin. For her, getting around the city isn’t just a journey, it starts with one crucial question: will the lift be working? Broken elevators can completely change her route…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. In South Africa, Mercedes-Benz is more than just a luxury car brand — it’s a cultural symbol shaped by history, resilience, and engineering. From the iconic W123 to locally built engines and decades of production in East London, these vehicles have become deeply embedded in everyday life. This…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. In South Africa, Mercedes-Benz is more than just a luxury car brand — it’s a cultural symbol shaped by history, resilience, and engineering. From the iconic W123 to locally built engines and decades of production in East London, these vehicles have become deeply embedded in everyday life. This…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Karachi set out to modernise its public transport system and ease chronic congestion. But years into construction, one of the city’s main corridors has turned into a daily bottleneck — with longer commutes, struggling businesses and rising frustration. What went wrong? This report looks at how inflation, funding…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Volkswagen helped define the modern car — from the Beetle to the Golf and Polo. But in an era shaped by electric vehicles, software, and fast-moving global competitors, the German automaker is under pressure like never before. After years of pushing futuristic “ID” branding, VW is now turning…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. The United States was once seen as a driving force behind the electric vehicle revolution. But in 2026, the momentum is stalling. With subsidies scrapped, production halted, and automakers pivoting back to combustion engines, the US is falling behind global leaders like China and the EU. This video…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Cycling in Dakar is not a lifestyle trend. For many, it is a daily challenge shaped by traffic congestion, polluted air and a lack of road safety. We follow doctors, lawyers and cycling teachers who navigate Senegal’s capital on two wheels, often at personal risk. As African cities…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Cycling in Dakar is not a lifestyle trend. For many, it is a daily challenge shaped by traffic congestion, polluted air and a lack of road safety. We follow doctors, lawyers and cycling teachers who navigate Senegal’s capital on two wheels, often at personal risk. As African cities…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. In Tanzania, soaring fuel prices and worsening air pollution pushed one unlikely inventor to rethink mobility. Political cartoonist Masoud Kipanya spent 11 months hand‑building and engineering the country’s first domestically designed electric pickup truck — aimed not at elites, but at low‑income traders and delivery drivers. [Script YT…nzania…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. What actually happens when you drive under the influence of alcohol? In this video, we test it — in a controlled driving simulator with real experts. From reaction time to perception, we measure exactly how alcohol affects your ability to drive. You might be within the legal limit…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Many Indian students who came to Germany with high hopes of climbing the career ladder are facing a harsh reality check when they get here. Shackled by high university fees and expensive housing, they often end up working as food delivery riders to make ends meet. But the…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Many Indian students who came to Germany with high hopes of climbing the career ladder are facing a harsh reality check when they get here. Shackled by high university fees and expensive housing, they often end up working as food delivery riders to make ends meet. But the…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. For decades, they were the lifeblood of an island. Hand-built, brightly colored and full of personality, Malta’s iconic buses weren’t just vehicles — they were rolling works of art. Owned by their drivers and crafted by local coachbuilders, no two were ever the same. Then, in 2011, they…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Senegal is investing heavily in electric public transport to tackle congestion and pollution in its capital. The Bus Rapid Transit system in Dakar now connects 14 communes with 121 fully electric buses powered by renewable energy. Commute times are shorter, emissions are falling, and hundreds of new jobs…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Autonomous cars can drive themselves. They just can’t close the door. ► Liked the video? Let us know by giving us a thumbs up! ► Want to see more? Make sure to subscribe ► Check our website: https://dw.com/REV REV – The Global Auto and Mobility Show from Deutsche…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Clean vehicle subsidies in the U.S. expired in September 2025. Now, the results are in—and they’re not looking good for electric vehicles.
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Every day, around 80,000 people use Senegal’s Train Express Régional (TER) to travel between Dakar and Diamniadio. What once took more than two hours in traffic now takes just 40 minutes by train. Launched in 2021, the TER was built to cut congestion, reduce pollution, and modernize public…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Think EVs can’t handle winter? Cold batteries, range loss, and freezing in traffic are all common fears. But let’s put that to the test! We’ll look at real-world data to bust myths and see how electric cars stack up to combustion engines in the cold months. Find out…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. New York City’s bold and controversial $9 congestion pricing gamble aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. One year in: Did it deliver less traffic, faster buses, and economic wins to New Yorkers? Report: Solimar Thurn Camera: Bastian Hartig 0:00 New York’s traffic crisis & lost time…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. In the tech industry, Germany was once a role model for China. Today, both are learning from each other – for example, in Thuringia, where the Chinese corporation CATL manufactures battery cells. 00:00 Europe’s Auto Industry at a Crossroads 00:36 Why Batteries Decide the EV Race 01:20 China’s…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Africa’s cities are growing faster than almost anywhere else on Earth—and with that growth comes gridlock, pollution, and deadly roads. In Uganda’s capital Kampala, traffic congestion and air pollution are taking a heavy toll. Every year, thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed, while polluted air silently harms…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Donald Trump promised to “liberate” America’s workers, rebuild the auto industry, and punish foreign competitors. But six months into his sweeping new tariff agenda, the U.S. car market is experiencing something entirely different: confusion, chaos, and unprecedented uncertainty. What Trump’s 25% tariffs are really doing to carmakers, suppliers,…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Is the car of the future already here? Well, if Sony and Honda have anything to say about it, it certainly seems that way. Meet the Afeela 1, proof of what happens when a tech giant and a carmaker put their heads together to reinvent the car. The…
From DW REV – Cars & Mobility. Seatbelts have saved over 1 million lives, Yet millions still refuse to wear them. From dangerous myths to deadly excuses. This is the most effective car safety tech ever made. So why do people still ignore it? 00:00 – Why Aren’t You Buckled Up? 01:26 – Proof Seatbelts…