Porsche AG The luxury car manufacturer wants to take a closer look at exhaust emissions tests. (Photo: AP) StuttgartAccording to the indications of possibly incorrect fuel consumption in the 911er Porsche even more models under the microscope. This was confirmed by a spokesman on Friday on demand. Earlier, the “mirror” reported that the car maker… Continue reading Consumption values: Porsche is testing further models for test irregularities
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New management structure: Ola Källenius gets full power at Daimler
Ola Källenius The designated CEO of Daimler should get a lot of power to start. (Photo: AP) MunichThe new structures at Daimler gradually take concrete forms. At the Annual General Meeting on May 22, the Stuttgart car and truck manufacturer plans to comprehensively rebuild its divisions. The rigid conglomerate is supposed to have three legally… Continue reading New management structure: Ola Källenius gets full power at Daimler
Car maker: Daimler is reportedly considering a higher stake in Chinese partner BAIC
BAIC booth at a car show in Beijing After the surprising entry of competitor Geely at the Stuttgart car manufacturer, Daimler has repeatedly emphasized how important BAIC is to him. (Photo: Reuters) Hong KongDaimler according to a report by the news agency Reuters, the investment bank Goldman Sachs a higher participation at the Chinese partner… Continue reading Car maker: Daimler is reportedly considering a higher stake in Chinese partner BAIC
Car industry: Opel agents make front against service provider Segula
Protests against sales plans at Opel The automobile service provider Segula battles deep distrust among the Opel workforce. (Photo: AP) RüsselsheimThe automobile service provider Segula beats from the ranks of OpelStaff continue to be deeply mistrustful. The fact that the French continued to pursue their concept of an “engineering campus” remained with the IG Metall… Continue reading Car industry: Opel agents make front against service provider Segula
Auto parts supplier: Four Schaeffler locations are on the verge
Schaeffler The automotive supplier checks its locations in Kaltennordheim (Thuringia), Hamm (Rhineland-Palatinate), Unna and Steinhagen (North Rhine-Westphalia). (Photo: AP) Herzogenaurach The automotive supplier Schaeffler puts four German locations with 600 employees to the test. This was announced by the company on Thursday. The works council and the IG metal announced resistance. Works council chairman Norbert… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Four Schaeffler locations are on the verge
Battery factory: VW and Northvolt plan European battery alliance
E-Golf Instead of building its own cell production, Volkswagen is once research. (Photo: AP) Düsseldorf, HanoverAs more and more European companies announce the construction of a cell factory Volkswagen first get into the research. Together with the Swedish battery start-up Northvolt and other partners from a total of seven EU countries want to enable “sustainable,… Continue reading Battery factory: VW and Northvolt plan European battery alliance
Daimler, VW, BMW: Relaxation after a crisis call: Automakers agree on e-car strategy
Finally, the telephone conversation with the CEO of Daimler. BMW and VW took about 40 minutes. After ten minutes it was already clear that everyone would pull together, industry representatives reported to the Handelsblatt following the conference call. The Future belongs to electric mobility, and this will be the only technology in the decade ahead… Continue reading Daimler, VW, BMW: Relaxation after a crisis call: Automakers agree on e-car strategy
Sports car manufacturer: Porsche sweeps the night shift in Leipzig in summer
Porsche production in Leipzig In the East German factory is to be worked from August only in two-shift system. (Photo: AP) LeipzigThe sports car manufacturer Porsche starts production in Leipzig from the summer. After the company holidays, the night shift will be canceled on 5 August and work will only be done in a two-shift… Continue reading Sports car manufacturer: Porsche sweeps the night shift in Leipzig in summer
“European Battery Union”: VW is teaming up with Northvolt for battery cell production
Electricity station in Wolfsburg VW wants to cooperate with Northvolt in battery production. (Photo: AP) HamburgVolkswagen wants to promote the development of a production of battery cells for e-cars in Europe together with the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt. Together with other partners from a total of seven EU countries, they are joining forces to form… Continue reading “European Battery Union”: VW is teaming up with Northvolt for battery cell production
Press Conference: BMW expects significant decline in profits – austerity measures tightened
BMW headquarters in Munich The carmaker has invested heavily in e-mobility and now has to save. (Photo: AP) HamburgThe car maker BMW aggravates austerity measures and reduces personnel due to high investments in electromobility and the weaker economy. The consolidated earnings before tax will probably be well below the previous year in 2019, the Munich-based… Continue reading Press Conference: BMW expects significant decline in profits – austerity measures tightened