No pay increase, no promotion: cuts will begin for Volkswagen’s collective bargaining employees in 2026. The reasons for this have been known for a long time, but there are still questions. Go to Source
Author: Handelsblatt in German Online News
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes exchanges key positions below the board012074
Because the manufacturer is facing a crucial year, CEO Källenius is relying on new top managers. Above all, Mercedes attaches great importance to new appointments. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW ID.Polo: Volkswagen reveals the first details of the new entry-level model 012073
A small car casts big shadows ahead: After two years of preparation, the VW ID.Polo is approaching series production. You can order the model at the end of April and drive it from summer onwards. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: End of preferred shares – BMW plans new share structure012070
BMW says goodbye to preferred shares: conversion into common shares is planned. The price reactions showed mixed market sentiment. A final decision is due in May 2026. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Mercedes CLA: Mercedes also wants to become more economical with combustion engines012071
The new Mercedes CLA uses a new 48-volt hybrid system. Even with a petrol engine, the model is often electrically powered. What the new system can and cannot do. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: End of preferred shares – BMW plans new share structure012070
BMW says goodbye to preferred shares: conversion into common shares is planned. The price reactions showed mixed market sentiment. A final decision is due in May 2026. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes exchanges key positions below the board012069
Because the manufacturer is facing a crucial year, CEO Källenius is relying on new top managers. Above all, Mercedes attaches great importance to new appointments. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car financing: Mercedes talks to BNP Paribas about selling leasing division012067
The Athlon leasing division is apparently about to be sold. The French bank wants to build a European leasing champion and expects high profits. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car financing: Mercedes talks to BNP Paribas about selling leasing division012067
The Athlon leasing division is apparently about to be sold. The French bank wants to build a European leasing champion and expects high profits. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Interview: Mercedes HR manager about workers: “The performance gap is getting bigger”012066
In her first interview, Britta Seeger talks about the attitude to work in Germany – and the situation regarding sick leave. How the HR manager at Mercedes reacts to this. Go to Source