German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes introduces a square steering wheel – and starts with its new luxury model 007127

Das Lenkrad neu erfinden Mercedes setzt in Zukunft auf ein Lenkrad mit vier Ecken. Joystick, Controller, Steuerhorn: Seit Jahrzehnten versuchen Autobauer, das Lenkrad neu zu erfinden – und scheitern. Selbst die meisten Tesla-Kunden bevorzugen weiterhin die klassische Kreisform zum Manövrieren. Das liegt auch am Einsatz veralteter Technik, glauben die Ingenieure von Mercedes-Benz und wollen es… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes introduces a square steering wheel – and starts with its new luxury model 007127

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche cuts remuneration of works councils – lawsuits filed007126

Porsche headquarters in Stuttgart The company has reduced the salaries of works councils. (Photo: IMAGO/Arnulf Hettrich) Several works councils of the Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche are defending themselves before the Stuttgart labor court against the reduction in their remuneration. Both the company and the employee representatives confirmed corresponding complaints on Monday. The first lawsuits have already… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche cuts remuneration of works councils – lawsuits filed007126

German Handelsblatt: Markus Duesmann: The Audi boss is fighting for his job – one department in particular is causing him problems007123

Markus Duesman The Audi boss is fighting for his job. (Photo: AUDI AG) When Audi boss Markus Duesmann switched from BMW to Audi three years ago, he was seen as a beacon of hope. Not anymore: Internal critics complain that he has not moved enough at the car manufacturer in the past three years. In… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Markus Duesmann: The Audi boss is fighting for his job – one department in particular is causing him problems007123

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche cuts remuneration of works councils – lawsuits filed007123

Porsche headquarters in Stuttgart The company has reduced the salaries of works councils. (Photo: IMAGO/Arnulf Hettrich) Several works councils of the Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche are defending themselves before the Stuttgart labor court against the reduction in their remuneration. Both the company and the employee representatives confirmed corresponding complaints on Monday. The first lawsuits have already… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche cuts remuneration of works councils – lawsuits filed007123

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche cuts remuneration of works councils – lawsuits filed007123

Porsche headquarters in Stuttgart The company has reduced the salaries of works councils. (Photo: IMAGO/Arnulf Hettrich) Several works councils of the Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche are defending themselves before the Stuttgart labor court against the reduction in their remuneration. Both the company and the employee representatives confirmed corresponding complaints on Monday. The first lawsuits have already… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche cuts remuneration of works councils – lawsuits filed007123

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi boss under pressure: How Markus Duesmann is fighting for his job007122

Markus Duesman The Audi boss is fighting for his job. (Photo: AUDI AG) When Audi boss Markus Duesmann switched from BMW to Audi three years ago, he was seen as a beacon of hope. Not anymore: Internal critics complain that he has not moved enough at the car manufacturer in the past three years. In… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi boss under pressure: How Markus Duesmann is fighting for his job007122

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi boss under pressure: How Markus Duesmann is fighting for his job007120

Markus Duesman The Audi boss is fighting for his job. (Photo: AUDI AG) When Audi boss Markus Duesmann switched from BMW to Audi three years ago, he was seen as a beacon of hope. Not anymore: Internal critics complain that he has not moved enough at the car manufacturer in the past three years. In… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi boss under pressure: How Markus Duesmann is fighting for his job007120

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi boss under pressure: How Markus Duesmann is fighting for his job007120

Markus Duesman The Audi boss is fighting for his job. (Photo: AUDI AG) When Audi boss Markus Duesmann switched from BMW to Audi three years ago, he was seen as a beacon of hope. Not anymore: Internal critics complain that he has not moved enough at the car manufacturer in the past three years. In… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi boss under pressure: How Markus Duesmann is fighting for his job007120

German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Aston Martin cooperates with Lucid – Mercedes downsizes previous participation plans007119

Aston-Martin Aston Martin will retain access to Mercedes engines and EV technology. (Photo: REUTERS) The sports car manufacturer Aston Martin will develop ultra-luxury electric vehicles with the US electric car manufacturer Lucid in the future. As part of the deal, Lucid will acquire a 3.7 percent stake in Aston Martin in exchange for access to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Aston Martin cooperates with Lucid – Mercedes downsizes previous participation plans007119

German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Continental sees no increased risk of insolvency among suppliers007117

Nikolai Setzer The Continental Supervisory Board recently extended the 52-year-old’s contract by a further five years. (Photo: dpa) Continental has no signs of an imminent wave of bankruptcies in the supplier industry. “If we look at our supplier portfolio, we cannot see that there is an increased risk of insolvency,” said CEO Nikolai Setzer on… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Continental sees no increased risk of insolvency among suppliers007117