German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Opel boss Lohscheller thinks about four days a week after 000211

Opel boss Lohscheller The Opel boss is thinking about new working time models. (Photo: dpa) Rüsselsheim, Berlin Opel boss Michael Lohscheller is ready to talk to the union IG Metall to secure jobs in the auto industry with a four-day week. “In principle, we are open to all ideas. The four-day week can help to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Opel boss Lohscheller thinks about four days a week after 000211

German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche under new suspicion of manipulation – KBA asks employees000187

Porsche 911 in 2008 The older series is suspected of being tampered with. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf Porsche is investigating possible new manipulations on its cars with an internal investigation. The Stuttgart VW subsidiary is checking whether individual models have been changed again after they have been type approved by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Porsche under new suspicion of manipulation – KBA asks employees000187

German Handelsblatt: Recorded sessions: Autopsy provides certainty: Suspected VW spy is dead000174

Camera at the Volkswagen headquarters An employee who faced allegations of espionage has died. In that case, however, a number of questions remain unanswered. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf There are two sober sentences from the Braunschweig public prosecutor’s office that make the alleged death of the suspect in the VW wiretapping affair certain: “The DNA analysis… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Recorded sessions: Autopsy provides certainty: Suspected VW spy is dead000174

German Handelsblatt: Recorded sessions: Suspect in VW spy affair is probably dead000098

Branded high-rise from Volkswagen An employee who was faced with allegations of espionage has apparently died under circumstances that have not yet been clarified. A third-party debt has so far been excluded. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf The wiretapping affair at VW has apparently taken a dramatic turn. The employee identified by VW as a suspected spy… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Recorded sessions: Suspect in VW spy affair is probably dead000098

German Handelsblatt: Used car check: Reliable legacy of the rust arbor – the Mercedes E-Class in the used car check000047

Back on track The Mercedes E-Class (W 212) is more reliable again. When the Mercedes E-Class (W 212, 2009 to 2016) made its debut, it took on a difficult legacy. The direct predecessor (W 211, 2002 to 2009) and especially the predecessor (W 210, 1995 to 2002) were not necessarily a glory for Swabian reliability… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Used car check: Reliable legacy of the rust arbor – the Mercedes E-Class in the used car check000047

VW Group: Audi is pushing the last small shareholders out of the company

Audi headquarters in Ingolstadt Düsseldorf Every beginning is difficult. Audi is the first brand from the Volkswagen groupwho tried a virtual general meeting. At least in the beginning Audi not really successful this Friday: The Ingolstadt premium brand has technical problems with the transmission over the Internet. The virtual shareholder meeting could therefore only start… Continue reading VW Group: Audi is pushing the last small shareholders out of the company

Volkswagen boss: Herbert Diess receives surprising internal backing

Herbert Diess According to insiders, he barely escaped a layoff, but lost the position as head of the main VW brand, which he held alongside his duties as group leader. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf After the turmoil of the past few weeks and speculation about a possible replacement Volkswagen-Boss Herbert Diess received unusual backing from the… Continue reading Volkswagen boss: Herbert Diess receives surprising internal backing

Volkswagen boss: Herbert Diess receives surprising backing from VW

Herbert Diess According to insiders, he barely escaped a layoff, but lost the position as head of the main VW brand, which he held alongside his duties as group leader. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg After the turbulence of the past few weeks and speculation about a possible replacement Volkswagen-Boss Herbert Diess received unusual backing from the… Continue reading Volkswagen boss: Herbert Diess receives surprising backing from VW

Suppliers: ZF participation Ibeo receives one of the largest lidar series orders in the world

Lidar The Ibeo order is said to be one of the world’s largest series production orders that have so far been concluded in the lidar sector. (Photo: Science Photo Library / Getty Images) Düsseldorf The Hamburg lidar manufacturer Ibeo lands the largest order in the company’s history. The Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motor commissions… Continue reading Suppliers: ZF participation Ibeo receives one of the largest lidar series orders in the world

Electric mobility: Bulli without humming – the Abt e-Transporter can do that 6.1

Abt e-Transporter 6.1 The converted Bulli is particularly sustainable on short journeys. Sit down, feel at home, drive off: this familiarity is already there VW Golf is the real secret of success for millions of normal drivers. The same applies to the Golf among the vans, the Volkswagen Bulli. Millions of couriers, craftsmen and employees… Continue reading Electric mobility: Bulli without humming – the Abt e-Transporter can do that 6.1