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The autobahn began during the darkest chapter in German history. Its first 14-mile section opened on May 19, 1935, connecting Frankfurt to the nearby city of Darmstadt.

The autobahn is in many ways the distilled essence of this formula; not only does it offer the basic allure of automotive freedom, but it tickles our dormant fantasies about capitalistic meritocracy.

The autobahn is part and parcel of national mythology in Germany. But the climate crisis is causing a rethink of this no-speed-limit highway system, writes Paul Hockenos.

A decade ago I lapped Germany by autobahn in a 577-hp Mercedes-AMG S63, traveling as fast as was legally possible at almost every point. Over 1400 miles I averaged a less-than-stellar 59 mph.

Now, in “Eurotrash,” Mr. Kracht returns to the autobahn. And it is as if no time has passed at all since “Faserland.” “Anyway,” he begins, in media res , “so I had to go to Zurich ...