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Volkswagen Group Dominates the 2025 Golden Steering Wheel Awards
Volkswagen Group has emerged as the standout winner at the 49th edition of the “Goldene Lenkrad” (Golden Steering Wheel), securing six of the 12 awards—half of all trophies presented. The achievement marks a historic milestone for the Group and cements its position as a leading force in global automotive innovation and design. The Volkswagen brand […]
Volkswagen Makes History with Four Wins at the Golden Steering Wheel 2025
Wolfsburg – Volkswagen has set a new benchmark in the 49-year history of the prestigious Goldene Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) awards, claiming victories in four categories – more than any other manufacturer in a single year. The annual award, presented by AUTO BILD and BILD am SONNTAG, recognises excellence across Europe’s automotive industry, evaluating design, […]
PEUGEOT E-5008 Wins Prestigious “Golden Steering Wheel” Award for 2024
Rüsselsheim am Main, 08/11/2024 – The new PEUGEOT E-5008 has secured the highly coveted “Golden Steering Wheel” award for 2024, cementing its position as one of the finest family SUVs on the market. This prestigious honour, presented by Axel Springer Verlag, was bestowed upon the PEUGEOT E-5008 after impressive votes from both the readers of […]
Fanatec and Bentley Motorsport Unveil New Bentley GT3 Podium Steering Wheel for Sim Racing Enthusiasts
In a remarkable collaboration, Bentley Motors and Fanatec have brought the racing wheel from Bentley’s renowned Continental GT3 Pikes Peak car to sim racing setups worldwide. Dubbed the Fanatec Bentley GT3 Podium Steering Wheel, this exclusive wheel not only merges Bentley’s race-proven aesthetics with state-of-the-art sim racing features but also offers an unparalleled tactile experience. […]
Counteracting Whole-Body Vibration: A Key to Safer Driving
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a common experience for most drivers, yet its effects are often underestimated. While the sensation of vibrations through the steering wheel, floor, or seat is familiar to many, the long-term consequences—particularly for truck drivers who spend extended hours on the road—are more serious than many realize. From immediate discomfort to long-term […]
Experience Driving Excellence with the All-New BMW 2 Series Coupé
The New BMW 2 Series Coupé: A Masterpiece of Design and PerformanceThe new BMW 2 Series Coupé stands out with its sleek exterior, featuring sharp design elements, new paint finishes, and a variety of light-alloy wheel options. Inside, the cabin has been refreshed with modern steering wheels, premium interior trims, and luxurious seat upholsteries. The […]
Innovative Airbag Positioning and Seamless Controls: The Next-Gen Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is pivotal to digital interior concepts, offering an innovative approach to design and functionality. A novel positioning of the driver airbag by ZF LIFETEC enables forward-looking design options for steering wheels and their controls, integrating force-sensitive features in a seamless, smartphone-like interface. Alfdorf / Penzing, Germany. Since the advent of driver airbags […]
South African Touring Cars’ youngest driver, Anthony Pretorius, ready to take to the track
Grade 11 learner Anthony Pretorius grew up around the racetrack, so it’s no surprise that at 17 years old, he’s already taken to the steering wheel. On the road to wrapping up his schooling career next year, Pretorius’ dreams of pursuing racing are within his reach, with his latest achievement as the youngest driver in […]
Level 3 highly automated driving available in the new BMW 7 Series from next spring
Munich. Level 3 highly automated driving, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel and temporarily divert their attention away from the road, will soon be available in the new BMW 7 Series. BMW Personal Pilot L3 is the name of the new function that relieves the person at the wheel of […]
eBay car security index reveals drivers are becoming more security conscious
London, 17th August 2023 – Sales data analysis for theft prevention products bought on eBay has uncovered what drivers are buying and their location, revealing the top 10 most security conscious areas in the UK*. eBay analysed the key security items purchased, including steering wheel locks and car immobilisers, between May 2022 to May 2023. […]
Apple CarPlay experience in Volvo cars
Our latest over-the-air update makes the infotainment system even better for Apple CarPlay users, arriving to Volvo cars globally with Google built-in. The most notable improvement in this update is that Apple Maps and other supported navigation apps are becoming available in the driver display, just behind the steering wheel. The driver display now also […]
Pre-War Donington
Motor Racing Legends’ ‘Mad Jack’ race for Pre-War Sports Cars is an ever-popular highlight of the Donington Historic Festival, which will take place on 29/30 April. It delights fans of big, wooden steering wheels and spindly wire wheels as it brings together the oldest cars in the meeting – some of which have already achieved […]