PSA Group: Recovery plan for Opel upset employees in France

PSA plant in Mulhouse The Opel refurbishment causes uncertainty among the employees in France. (Photo: AFP) ParisDie Agreement between works council and managementg on one Rehabilitation plan of Opel causes anger in France, “The French workers are not allowed to pay the bill for the difficulties that management faces in the Integration of Opel “,… Continue reading PSA Group: Recovery plan for Opel upset employees in France

Car company: PSA rejects reports of price increases for spare parts

PSA plant in France The car maker sees the allegations as unfounded. (Photo: AFP) ParisDer French carmaker PSA (Citroen, Peugeot, Opel) has rejected media reports, according to which he should have driven up certain spare parts prices with the help of a special software. The allegations are unfounded, said a spokesman on Thursday the German… Continue reading Car company: PSA rejects reports of price increases for spare parts

Car manufacturer: Works council and management of Opel agree on restructuring package

Opel The refurbishment concept for the car manufacturer stands. (Photo: AP) Hamburg works council and management of Opel have agreed on the reorganization of the loss-making car manufacturer. As part of the compromise agreed on Tuesday, the French parent company PSA says Peugeot Citroën Investments in new models and the utilization of the works too.… Continue reading Car manufacturer: Works council and management of Opel agree on restructuring package

Volkswagen: 132,000 VW and Skoda cars recalled in Russia

Volkswagen A good 132,000 vehicles of the VW Polo and Skoda Rapid models are recalled in Russia. (Photo: dpa tmn) MoscowVolkswagen has in Russia a voluntary recall of a good 132,000 vehicles of the brands VW and Skoda announced. It concerns the models VW Polo and Skoda Rapid, said the Russian regulator on Tuesday. There… Continue reading Volkswagen: 132,000 VW and Skoda cars recalled in Russia

Car maker: The struggle for Opel’s future is a clash of civilizations

Opel in Ruesselsheim RüsselsheimOpel is a unique piece. The only constant in the car maker seems to be the crisis. While Volkswagen. BMW and Daimler despite the diesel scandal rushing from one sales record to the next and bring in dream returns crumble Opel Quarter by quarter the market shares. For almost 20 years, the… Continue reading Car maker: The struggle for Opel’s future is a clash of civilizations

Works council and companies in the clinch: Severance payoffs provide for Opel for new dispute

Quarrel at Opel Works council, union and the new owner PSA fight a hard fight for the rehabilitation of the German Opel works. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfBei Opel reached the Conflict between works council and company the next round. From the point of view of employee representation, the ailing car manufacturer goes too far with its… Continue reading Works council and companies in the clinch: Severance payoffs provide for Opel for new dispute

Electric cars: Post delivers 200 street scooters to British milkmen

Street scooter of Deutsche Post With the vehicle, Swiss Post has become a leading manufacturer of electric transporters. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfDie German postal serviceSubsidiary Streetscooter sells for the first time electric van on a large scale to a single customer abroad. The British company Milk & More has ordered 200 of the electric vehicles, said… Continue reading Electric cars: Post delivers 200 street scooters to British milkmen

Seat boss Luca de Meo in the interview: “Seat is the gateway to new customers of the VW Group”

Seat boss Luca de Meo The Spanish carmaker is on an expansion course. (Photo: Seat) If Luca de Meo In Madrid, he is hovering above things: Seat’s capital office is on the 34th floor of the Torre Cristal office tower in the north of the city. On the day of the interview, the rain clouds… Continue reading Seat boss Luca de Meo in the interview: “Seat is the gateway to new customers of the VW Group”

Mercedes EQ: Daimler’s electric future model is to be built in France

CEO on e-course With concept cars like the EQ, Daimler has already demonstrated how it envisions the electric future. CEO Zetsche seems satisfied. (Photo: Reuters) Daimler builds the first compact model his new electric car brand EQ in the smart plant in Hambach, France, and is investing around 500 million euros. “We are continuing our… Continue reading Mercedes EQ: Daimler’s electric future model is to be built in France

Rüsselsheim carmaker: Opel relies on temporary workers – and thus incensed the IG Metall

Engine production in the Kaiserslautern Opel factory Because the core workforce is shrinking, IG Metall fears for its influence. (Photo: Alexander Heimann / full format) DüsseldorfWith the “economic recovery” of Opel become the “qualified employees” of the ailing car manufacturer “Play the crucial role”. Michael Lohscheller could assure the employees of the traditional company from… Continue reading Rüsselsheim carmaker: Opel relies on temporary workers – and thus incensed the IG Metall