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.

Unleash the power of the Mercedes E63 AMG W212 on Germany’s no-speed-limit Autobahn! Watch this 5.5L V8 Biturbo accelerate with pure force, delivering an exhilarating high-speed experience.

Two parties in Germany's three-party ruling coalition are in favor of this measure, but the libertarian FDP party is blocking it, calling this limit on the freedom to speed unnecessary.

The eco-left Green Party, also part of the coalition, hates nuclear but loves the speed limit. Chancellor Olaf Scholz ’s Social Democrats, nominally the ruling party, can’t decide what they ...