Volkswagen in China The Volkswagen Group also wants to benefit from the strong growth in electromobility in China. (Photo: dpa) Beijing With the recovery of the Chinese economy, the Volkswagen Group expects “considerable growth” in its most important market this year. China boss Stephan Wöllenstein also expects the market share to increase. “There are good… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen expects strong growth in China – but the lack of chips is slowing down 001131
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German Handelsblatt: VW, Daimler and Co .: Shortage of chips and impending shutdown: The auto industry is fighting on two fronts001126
VW employees in Wolfsburg Restarting the auto industry after a shutdown is extremely time-consuming and time-consuming. (Photo: dpa) Munich, Düsseldorf The automotive industry is alarmed in two ways these days. On the one hand, industry heavyweights such as Volkswagen and Daimler have to cut back their production due to the global shortage of microchips and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW, Daimler and Co .: Shortage of chips and impending shutdown: The auto industry is fighting on two fronts001126
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Audi holds the majority in the new China joint venture for e-cars001124
Audi in China The VW subsidiary has high hopes for the Chinese electric car market. (Photo: Reuters) Hamburg Audi is the first in China to take the lead in a joint venture with a Chinese partner. The Ingolstadt VW subsidiary, together with the parent company, will hold 60 percent of the shares in the joint… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Audi holds the majority in the new China joint venture for e-cars001124
German Handelsblatt: PSA boss: Carlos Tavares takes over management of the transatlantic auto company Stellantis001122
Carlos Tavares For the manager only his own performance counts. (Photo: Bloomberg) Paris Since the weekend there is a new group in the top league of the auto industry: Stellantis. The artificial name stands for the merger of Peugeot SA (PSA) and Fiat-Chrysler (FCA). In terms of the number of vehicles sold, Stellantis will be… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: PSA boss: Carlos Tavares takes over management of the transatlantic auto company Stellantis001122
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW extends short-time work in Wolfsburg due to chip bottlenecks001096
VW plant in Wolfsburg On December 18, the group announced that it would adjust production at individual locations in China, North America and Europe due to global bottlenecks in semiconductors. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg The bottleneck in computer chips is forcing Volkswagen to extend short-time work at its largest plant in Wolfsburg. In addition to the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW extends short-time work in Wolfsburg due to chip bottlenecks001096
German Handelsblatt: Electric SUV not available: “Overbooking”: Opel cancels hundreds of orders for Mokka-e001069
Opel Mokka-e Opel was so surprised by the interest in its new top model that the car manufacturer is now even forced to terminate contracts that have already been concluded with hundreds of customers. (Photo: Opel) Munich Opel boss Michael Lohscheller is dissatisfied. From his point of view, a market share of just 3.9 percent… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electric SUV not available: “Overbooking”: Opel cancels hundreds of orders for Mokka-e001069
German Handelsblatt: “Hyperscreen” in EQS: Mercedes electric flagship shows off a giant screen001063
Daimler’s electric flagship Daimler boss Ola Källenius reveals what will be in the new EQS. (Photo: AP) Munich Three letters are supposed to make Tesla fearful: EQS. Behind the abbreviation is the first fully electric model from the Stuttgart-based car maker Daimler, which is built on a platform for electric vehicles. The EQS is the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: “Hyperscreen” in EQS: Mercedes electric flagship shows off a giant screen001063
German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
VW Sales Director Klaus Zellmer The former Porsche manager will be responsible for sales at the VW Group. (Photo: Bloomberg) Düsseldorf At the beginning of the year, the Volkswagen Group lacked electronic components for vehicle production. As a result, it may not be possible to build more than 100,000 vehicles in the new year. “We… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
German Handelsblatt: Criticism of recall campaign: Daimler Trucks has to pay a fine of millions in the USA001046
Daimler truck As early as December 2019, the Daimler subsidiary Mercedes Benz USA accepted a fine of up to $ 20 million. (Photo: dpa) Washington The Daimler truck subsidiary has accepted a fine of up to 30 million dollars in the USA for handling a product recall. Daimler Trucks North America will have to pay… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Criticism of recall campaign: Daimler Trucks has to pay a fine of millions in the USA001046
German Handelsblatt: Plans for the “Apple Car”: Ex-Opel boss Neumann: “The suppliers are already super annoyed by Apple” 001024
Karl-Thomas Neumann According to the ex-Opel boss, the rumors about Apple’s entry into the auto business make perfect sense. (Photo: Canoo) Düsseldorf For years, the US technology group Apple has been working on plans to enter the automotive market. After the “Project Titan” stalled for a long time, there are now reports that the Californian… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Plans for the “Apple Car”: Ex-Opel boss Neumann: “The suppliers are already super annoyed by Apple” 001024