German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: Audi process is about to turn – talks between court and defense counsel006739

A turning point may be in the offing in the process of manipulated diesel engines at Audi before the Munich II Regional Court. The presiding judge Stefan Weickert interrupted the main hearing on Wednesday after just over an hour. A little later it went on behind closed doors, closed to the public. The reason: judges,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: Audi process is about to turn – talks between court and defense counsel006739

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: Courage for the gap – the VW Taigo in the test006738

Testing the VW Taigo The VW Taigo stands out visually from the SUV competition. (Photo: VW) In the sprawling SUV portfolio from VW, the Taigo occupies the position of the pretty entry-level model. However, the price is only cheap on paper. In reality, the small crossover scores more with proven Polo technology and a brisk… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: Courage for the gap – the VW Taigo in the test006738

German Handelsblatt: Sale of shares: Mercedes-Benz secures buyback option when separating from business in Russia006736

Mercedes dealer in Moscow The German brand wants to withdraw from the Russian market. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS) Carmaker Mercedes-Benz has secured a buyback option when selling its Russian assets to local auto retailer Avtodom. “We have agreed an option with the buyer that enables us to buy back the company’s shares if the sanctions are lifted,”… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Sale of shares: Mercedes-Benz secures buyback option when separating from business in Russia006736

German Handelsblatt: Sale of shares: Mercedes-Benz secures buyback option when separating from business in Russia006736

Mercedes dealer in Moscow The German brand wants to withdraw from the Russian market. (Photo: IMAGO/ITAR-TASS) Carmaker Mercedes-Benz has secured a buyback option when selling its Russian assets to local auto retailer Avtodom. “We have agreed an option with the buyer that enables us to buy back the company’s shares if the sanctions are lifted,”… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Sale of shares: Mercedes-Benz secures buyback option when separating from business in Russia006736

German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: The Audi process is about to turn006735

Wolfgang Hatz (centre) in court in September 2020 The former head of aggregate development at Audi could bring about a turnaround in the process. (Photo: dpa) The ranks in the Audi process are thinning: since this Wednesday, only three former Audi managers have been in the dock for the first time. The Munich II district… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: The Audi process is about to turn006735

German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: The Audi process is about to turn006733

Wolfgang Hatz in court in September 2020 The former head of aggregate development at Audi could bring about a turnaround in the process. (Photo: dpa) The ranks in the Audi process are thinning: since this Wednesday, only three former Audi managers have been in the dock for the first time. The Munich II district court… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: The Audi process is about to turn006733

German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: The Audi process is about to turn006733

Wolfgang Hatz in court in September 2020 The former head of aggregate development at Audi could bring about a turnaround in the process. (Photo: dpa) The ranks in the Audi process are thinning: since this Wednesday, only three former Audi managers have been in the dock for the first time. The Munich II district court… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal in the VW group: The Audi process is about to turn006733

German Handelsblatt: Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen: Falling new car prices – car manufacturers face the end of “picture book profits”006731

BMW production in Shenyang The classic combustion engine business in China is shrinking. (Photo: BMW Group) Many car manufacturers are profiteers from the crisis. Because a lack of semiconductors and wiring harnesses kept the vehicle supply tight, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW were able to push through ever higher prices. They achieved dream returns of more… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen: Falling new car prices – car manufacturers face the end of “picture book profits”006731

German Handelsblatt: Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen: Falling new car prices – car manufacturers face the end of “picture book profits”006731

BMW production in Shenyang The classic combustion engine business in China is shrinking. (Photo: BMW Group) Many car manufacturers are profiteers from the crisis. Because a lack of semiconductors and wiring harnesses kept the vehicle supply tight, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW were able to push through ever higher prices. They achieved dream returns of more… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen: Falling new car prices – car manufacturers face the end of “picture book profits”006731

German Handelsblatt: Upper-class SUV: Update for the profit maker – Porsche reworks the Cayenne and increases the prices006730

The Cayenne accounts for more than 30 percent of Porsche sales every year. This means: He is an extremely important model that wants to be treated with care. The facelift of the third generation, which started in 2017, was correspondingly extensive. The year 2030 also shows that the Swabians are not orienting their model cycles… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Upper-class SUV: Update for the profit maker – Porsche reworks the Cayenne and increases the prices006730