The car companies negotiated the development of a common electric car model in the entry-level segment. Apparently an agreement was within reach – but then VW withdrew. Go to Source
Author: Handelsblatt in German Online News
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Plans for electric cars under 20,000 euros failed – VW and Renault cancel cooperation009010
The car companies negotiated the development of a common electric car model in the entry-level segment. Apparently an agreement was within reach – but then VW withdrew. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Plans for electric cars under 20,000 euros failed – VW and Renault cancel cooperation009009
The car companies negotiated the development of a common electric car model in the entry-level segment. Apparently an agreement was within reach – but then VW withdrew. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: UAW: Mercedes workers in Alabama vote against union representation009008
A narrow majority spoke out against union representation on Friday. This is a major setback for the UAW. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Opel Frontera: This family SUV is surprisingly cheap009007
With the Frontera, Opel is reorganizing its portfolio. The significantly larger model, which has mutated into an SUV, replaces the Crossland small car. There will also be an electric version. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Plans for cheap electric cars failed – VW and Renault cancel cooperation009006
The car companies actually wanted to work together on a new entry-level model. But apparently Renault and VW were unable to agree on the modalities. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Trucks: Truck manufacturer Daimler Truck and Volvo are planning cooperation on Software009005
Software is taking up more and more space in vehicle construction. Daimler Truck and Volvo are relying on a joint venture on this topic. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: In the middle of restructuring – VW loses sales manager Imelda Labbé009004
Sales is the central starting point for the car manufacturer’s cost-cutting efforts. Now a key figure in the renovation is leaving. What that means for the car manufacturer. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Cylib: They want to recover 90 percent of the raw materials from old batteries – Porsche and Bosch are getting involved009001
Too often, valuable battery raw materials burn in blast furnaces. Recovery is complex, dangerous and expensive. The start-up Cylib wants to change that. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: “The party is over in the car industry”: BMW, Mercedes and VW are pulling down their DAX balance sheets009000
The net results of the largest German companies fell in the first quarter. The auto industry is responsible for a billion-dollar slump. One industry stands out positively. Go to Source