In the future, an additional 21 percent duty will also be due on imported vehicles from non-Chinese companies in the EU. For some car manufacturers, an attractive business model is at risk. Go to Source
Author: Handelsblatt in German Online News
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturers: Tens of thousands of vehicles per year: New EU special tariffs hit Tesla, Dacia and BMW hard009095
In the future, an additional 21 percent duty will also be due on imported vehicles from non-Chinese companies in the EU. For some car manufacturers, an attractive business model is at risk. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We should think about our course” – Audi employees want more combustion engines009092
The car companies’ electric strategies are faltering. After the discussion began in the EU about overturning the combustion engine, the head of the Audi works council is now calling for a change of course. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Shortage of skilled workers: Continental places employees at Rheinmetall009093
Specialists from the automotive supplier are supposed to cover the personnel needs of the defense company. The cooperation is an example for the entire industry. Because other suppliers are also interested. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: “We should think about our course” – Audi employees want more combustion engines009092
The car companies’ electric strategies are faltering. After the discussion began in the EU about overturning the combustion engine, the head of the Audi works council is now calling for a change of course. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Opel parent Stellantis promises higher payouts009091
The group confirms its forecasts for the current year. For 2025, the board is aiming for an improvement for shareholders – a distribution above 25 percent. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Laser specialist Trumpf helps Mercedes save money009090
Great cost pressure is forcing companies to work together in digitalization. However, in order to exchange data with Trumpf, Mercedes had to deviate from its previous line. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Laser specialist Trumpf helps Mercedes save money009089
Great cost pressure is causing companies to move closer together in digitalization. However, in order to exchange data with Trumpf, Mercedes had to deviate from its previous line. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car company: Capacity of a power plant: VW is planning large electricity storage facilities in northern Germany009088
In the long term, the car manufacturer wants to use old electric car batteries for electricity storage. This isn’t possible yet, but the new storage will help the network from 2025, says VW. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche sales in China collapse009086
Porsche boss Blume assumes that the China market will remain challenging for the luxury brand. As a result, Porsche suffered an operating profit decline of 30 percent in the first quarter. Go to Source