Packed with more and more digitally-powered features, today’s vehicles are more advanced than ever, and more prone to failure. As recalls surge, experts warn that the race for innovation may be pushing quality control to the limit.
Author: Haiko Tobias Prengel
Haiko Tobias Prengel studied German and political science and works as a freelance author and journalist in Berlin. He did his internship at the news agency ddp and comes from Essen in the Ruhr area. His work focuses on mobility and transport.
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