German Handelsblatt: Interview: Audi boss: “Whoever develops the last combustion engine has to spend a lot of money”006566

Markus Duesman The Audi boss in the electric SUV Q8 E-Tron. (Photo: AUDI AG) Audi boss Markus Duesmann is not shaking things up with the combustion engine phase-out. “Our farewell to the combustion engine is certain,” said Duesmann in the Handelsblatt interview. The renewed discussions in Brussels, initiated by Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing, to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview: Audi boss: “Whoever develops the last combustion engine has to spend a lot of money”006566

German Handelsblatt: Exhaust scandal: High court defeat for Mercedes gives tailwind to diesel plaintiffs006565

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in favor of a diesel owner in a dispute with Mercedes-Benz. According to this, the car manufacturer must pay a customer compensation because an illegal defeat device is installed in the exhaust gas cleaning system. The ECJ ruled on Tuesday that the buyer is entitled to compensation… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Exhaust scandal: High court defeat for Mercedes gives tailwind to diesel plaintiffs006565

German Handelsblatt: Exhaust gas scandal: ECJ defeat for Mercedes-Benz gives diesel plaintiffs tailwind006564

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in favor of a diesel owner in a dispute with Mercedes-Benz. According to this, the car manufacturer must pay a customer compensation because an illegal defeat device is installed in the exhaust gas cleaning system. The ECJ ruled on Tuesday that the buyer is entitled to compensation… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Exhaust gas scandal: ECJ defeat for Mercedes-Benz gives diesel plaintiffs tailwind006564

German Handelsblatt: ECJ ruling: Mercedes must compensate diesel owners for “thermal windows”006562

Mercedes at the TÜV The Federal Court of Justice had previously rejected claims for damages. (Photo: dpa) Mercedes-Benz may have to pay a diesel owner compensation for an illegal defeat device during exhaust gas cleaning. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a Mercedes buyer against the car… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: ECJ ruling: Mercedes must compensate diesel owners for “thermal windows”006562

German Handelsblatt: ECJ ruling: Mercedes must compensate diesel owners for “thermal windows”006562

Mercedes at the TÜV The Federal Court of Justice had previously rejected claims for damages. (Photo: dpa) Mercedes-Benz may have to pay a diesel owner compensation for an illegal defeat device during exhaust gas cleaning. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday in a lawsuit filed by a Mercedes buyer against the car… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: ECJ ruling: Mercedes must compensate diesel owners for “thermal windows”006562

German Handelsblatt: Mercedes-Benz: “I’m far from finished here” – How Karin Radström turns Mercedes-Benz Trucks inside out006561

Karin Radstrom The manager at Daimler Truck is considered a promising candidate for the top of the company. Some professionals are still amazed. Important investments at Daimler Truck always had to be approved by top management. Sophisticated Powerpoint presentations, short thematic presentations and expert recommendations were customary. Only then did the board raise or lower… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mercedes-Benz: “I’m far from finished here” – How Karin Radström turns Mercedes-Benz Trucks inside out006561

German Handelsblatt: Mercedes-Benz: “I’m far from finished here” – How Karin Radström turns Mercedes-Benz Trucks inside out006559

Karin Radstrom The manager at Daimler Truck is considered a promising candidate for the top of the company. Some professionals are still amazed. Important investments at Daimler Truck always had to be approved by top management. Sophisticated Powerpoint presentations, short thematic presentations and expert recommendations were customary. Only then did the board raise or lower… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mercedes-Benz: “I’m far from finished here” – How Karin Radström turns Mercedes-Benz Trucks inside out006559

German Handelsblatt: Mercedes-Benz: “I’m far from finished here” – How Karin Radström turns Mercedes-Benz Trucks inside out006559

Karin Radstrom The manager at Daimler Truck is considered a promising candidate for the top of the company. Some professionals are still amazed. Important investments at Daimler Truck always had to be approved by top management. Sophisticated Powerpoint presentations, short thematic presentations and expert recommendations were customary. Only then did the board raise or lower… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mercedes-Benz: “I’m far from finished here” – How Karin Radström turns Mercedes-Benz Trucks inside out006559

German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: Board rotation at Traton – Bernd Osterloh loses post as Head of Human Resources006558

Traton Head of Human Resources Osterloh The truck manufacturer Traton is significantly reorganizing the board of directors. CFO Annette Danielski and Human Resources Director Bernd Osterloh will leave their posts before the end of the contract period, as the company announced on Monday afternoon. The Handelsblatt had previously reported on the personal shift. Before moving… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: Board rotation at Traton – Bernd Osterloh loses post as Head of Human Resources006558

German Handelsblatt: Deepdrive: More power, less weight: BMW and Continental invest in electric motor start-up006556

Deepdrive dual rotor motor Electric cars with this light motor should have a longer range than with conventional electric motors. (Photo: Deepdrive) In order to improve the efficiency of electric cars, there has been great progress in recent years, especially with batteries. “But especially with the engine itself, major leaps in development are still possible,”… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Deepdrive: More power, less weight: BMW and Continental invest in electric motor start-up006556