Munich, Paris, Milan, New York The verdict of PSA-Manager about the possible merger partner is tough. The offer of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) for many future technologies is simply “not at the state of the art”, it says in a 40-page executive presentation in November, which is available to the Handelsblatt. Neither the alternative drives and… Continue reading Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler and PSA want to seal their merger – experts fear wave of layoffs
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Vehicle manufacturer: Orders from Daimler’s truck division collapse – that’s the reason
Daimler Trucks Orders for new trucks declined sharply. (Photo: Daimler AG) Munich The times at Daimler are rough. The core brand of the Dax group is currently shaken most violently. Just a few years ago, Mercedes cars and vans were consistently delivering sales returns of more than nine percent. Today, the people of Stuttgart would… Continue reading Vehicle manufacturer: Orders from Daimler’s truck division collapse – that’s the reason
Diesel affair: Volkswagen: Doubtful approach to software updates
Dusseldorf The diesel scandal hit VW drivers with full force: several million VW-Diesel recalled the Federal Motor Transport Authority three years ago, because the vehicles did not comply with the exhaust emissions in road operation. Eleven million diesel vehicles of the EA type were affected by the exhaust gas scandal worldwide. Volkswagen said he could… Continue reading Diesel affair: Volkswagen: Doubtful approach to software updates
Environmental protection in the automotive industry: VW purchasing board summer: “reducing CO2 is not rocket science”
ID.3 Volkswagen wants to produce the electric car CO2-neutral. (Photo: AFP) Wolfsburg Volkswagen Increases pressure on suppliers when switching to electromobility, “Of course, we can only achieve CO2 neutrality with the electric car ID.3, even if the suppliers produce balance sheets CO2 neutral,” said the purchasing director of the VolkswagenGroup, Stefan Sommer, Handelsblatt. The Volkswagen… Continue reading Environmental protection in the automotive industry: VW purchasing board summer: “reducing CO2 is not rocket science”
Suspicion of manipulation: Volkswagen next major construction site: Even the current diesel engine causes problems
Volkswagen The automaker could face new diesel problems. (Photo: Bloomberg / Getty Images) Düsseldorf As moderator Maybrit Illner in her talk show in mid-September on the “cheat software” to speak, jingled Herbert dies several times with his eyes, then he put on a narrow smile. Exhaust gas manipulation on the new VWDiesel engine EA 288?… Continue reading Suspicion of manipulation: Volkswagen next major construction site: Even the current diesel engine causes problems
Car manufacturer: Daimler wants to delete at least 10,000 jobs
Ola Källenius The Daimler CEO wants to save on personnel costs. (Photo: AP) Munich, Frankfurt Sluggish sales, weak returns and miserable investors: management and works council have joined Daimler agreed on a massive job cuts. By the end of 2022, several thousand jobs worldwide will be canceled, the company said Friday. While Daimler initially does… Continue reading Car manufacturer: Daimler wants to delete at least 10,000 jobs
VW subsidiary: Audi invests 37 billion euros in future business
Audi The VW subsidiary from Ingolstadt is investing billions in development. (Photo: AP) Munich With investments worth billions Audi into the race with the electric car maker Tesla and the old rival BMW and Mercedes. In the next five years would be 37 billion for research, Development and capital investment planned, said the VolkswagenDaughter on… Continue reading VW subsidiary: Audi invests 37 billion euros in future business
Car industry: BMW cuts success rate and saves on staff
BMW boss Oliver Zipse The more than 70,000 German BMW employees benefit from savings. (Photo: Reuters) Munich On the more than 70,000 German BMWEmployees are eligible for savings. CEO Oliver Zipse and Works Council Chairman Manfred Schoch will announce the long-awaited austerity package on Wednesday in Munich at a company meeting. For example, the generous… Continue reading Car industry: BMW cuts success rate and saves on staff
VW subsidiary: Audi will allegedly delete up to 5000 jobs – discussions with works council falter
Audi plant Ingolstadt Termination due to operating conditions is excluded until 2025 due to an agreement. (Photo: AP) Munich Four months before the change of boss at Audi is an agreement with the German employees on the savings targets of the Board not in sight. While the management around the outgoing boss Bram Schot Speaking… Continue reading VW subsidiary: Audi will allegedly delete up to 5000 jobs – discussions with works council falter
Automaker: Software unit from VW starts in January
VW I.D. Space Vizzion The group wants to build stronger in-house IT skills with its software unit. (Photo: Bloomberg) Wolfsburg The new software unit of Volkswagen is to merge the competences of the Group in vehicle IT from the beginning of 2020 onwards and to increase them significantly in the medium term. First of all,… Continue reading Automaker: Software unit from VW starts in January