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German cars — fobs, features, and ownership quirks

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Bavarian Beers Oktoberfest Guide: The Six Munich Breweries, Festbier and Märzen

“Bavarian Oktoberfest beer” can mean three related but distinct things:

By Stefan Krebs · 2026-08-07

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Berlin Currywurst Museum: Closure, Location & History

The Deutsches Currywurst Museum in Berlin is permanently closed and cannot currently be visited. Do not travel to its former address expecting to find an…

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Frankfurt Skyscraper Festival: History, Tickets and 2013 Guide

Frankfurt’s skyline usually presents itself at a distance: a cluster of high-rises associated with banking, business, and restricted workplaces. The…

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IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show: History and What Replaced It

For generations of enthusiasts, “IAA” meant Frankfurt: vast exhibition halls, new-car premieres, supplier displays, concept vehicles, technical conferences,…

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Neuschwanstein Castle Bavaria: 2026 Visitor Guide

How to plan a Neuschwanstein visit without missing your tour—or relying on connections that leave no room for delay

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Weimar Onion Festival: What to Expect at Zwiebelmarkt

Weimar’s autumn celebration is known in English and German as the Weimar Onion Festival, Weimar Onion Market, Weimarer Zwiebelmarkt, or simply Zwiebelmarkt.…

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BMW Key Fob Battery: Replacement, Comfort Access & the Fobs That Recharge

How to replace a BMW key fob battery by generation, why some BMW fobs have no replaceable battery at all, and comfort-access quirks.

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VW Maintenance Schedule: VIN Lookup, Service Intervals & 2022 Example

A useful VW maintenance schedule must answer two questions: Which Volkswagen are you servicing, and what work has already been completed? Requirements can…