Wolf-Henning Scheider At Mahle, Scheider pushed ahead with the transformation towards electromobility. His expertise is needed at ZF Friedrichshafen. (Photo: AP) Mahle boss Wolf-Henning Scheider (55) is the favorite on the vacant executive chair at ZF Friedrichshafen. An official confirmation of the company does not exist yet. According to information from industry circles Scheider but… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Scheider to become new boss at ZF Friedrichshafen
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Volkswagen: VW core brand reorganizes dealer network
VW The Volkswagen Group brand VW Passenger wants to create new opportunities for the trading partners. (Photo: AP) The Volkswagen-Konzernmarke VW Passenger Cars is re-launching its dealer network in Europe with a focus on e-mobility and networking. The aim is to keep the trade as an “elementary interface to the customer”, said Brand Sales Director… Continue reading Volkswagen: VW core brand reorganizes dealer network
Opel: temporary workers should be replaced by workers from Poland
Opelwerk in Russelsheim The French auto company PSA had already announced last November, a recovery plan for the acquired carmaker Opel. (Photo: Reuters) The carmaker Opel replaces an unknown number of temporary workers at its Rüsselsheim headquarters by regular employees from the Polish site in Gliwice. The plant there is currently only weakly utilized, so… Continue reading Opel: temporary workers should be replaced by workers from Poland
Halberg casting: VW Schreck Prevent buys
Automotive supplier Prevent The supplier group became known in the summer of 2016 due to its dispute with the Volkswagen Group. (Photo: AP) The German-Bosnian automotive supplier group Prevent surprises with another acquisition. Prevent takes over the medium-sized casting company Halberg Guss from Saarbrücken, as the supplier confirmed on Monday. For the purchase price, both… Continue reading Halberg casting: VW Schreck Prevent buys
Groko soundings: Daimler boss calls for more flexible working hours law
Dieter Zetsche Dieter Zetsche praises the leaders of the CDU, CSU and SPD. But he also has demands for a future government. (Photo: AP) Daimler-Boss Dieter Zetsche has praised the CDU, CSU and SPD for the Europa Passages in the exploratory paper and called for deeper cooperation in the EU. “Now is the time to… Continue reading Groko soundings: Daimler boss calls for more flexible working hours law
Diesel sales: Mercedes will sell more diesel cars in 2017
Mercedes Benz In the past year, the market share of diesel cars fell in 2017 to 38.8 percent from 45.9 percent. In absolute terms, this is a drop of just over 200,000 to 1.33 million cars. (Photo: Reuters) Despite the general decline in demand for diesel passenger cars in Germany, Mercedes-Benz was able to boost… Continue reading Diesel sales: Mercedes will sell more diesel cars in 2017
VW Chief Sales Officer: E-mobility is making rapid progress in the USA
Jürgen Stackmann “In terms of charging infrastructure, a lot is happening in the country, which means that the barriers to entry into electromobility are falling,” said the VW board member. (Photo: AP) Despite the enthusiasm of the Americans for SUVs and heavy pickup trucks will, according to estimates of VWBoard member Jürgen Stackmann E-Mobility in… Continue reading VW Chief Sales Officer: E-mobility is making rapid progress in the USA
“We will take care of white spots”: ZF thinks after debt reduction back to acquisitions
ZF Friedrichshafen “If we spot white spots, then we’ll take care of it.” (Photo: AP) The auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen can imagine larger takeovers after reducing its debt burden. The US billion purchase TRW is now almost completed, said since December acting CEO Konstantin Sauer on Sunday (local time) in the context of the US… Continue reading “We will take care of white spots”: ZF thinks after debt reduction back to acquisitions
Volkswagen: core brand achieves sales record
Volkswagen The strong Chinese business set a new sales record at Volkswagen last year. (Photo: AP) The Volkswagen-Kernmarke VW In 2017, cars brought more cars to their customers than ever before. A total of 6.23 million cars were handed over worldwide with the VW emblem – 4.2 percent more than a year earlier, as the… Continue reading Volkswagen: core brand achieves sales record
Audi Communications chief goes: Toni Melfi leaves Audi
Toni Melfi The trained journalist will be transferred to the parent company in Wolfsburg. (Photo: Audi AG) IngolstadtFor the VW-Daughter Audi is it a turn of events: Chief Communications Officer Toni Melfi leaves the company and moves to an unspecified leadership position to the parent company in Wolfsburg. Successor of Melfi is said to be… Continue reading Audi Communications chief goes: Toni Melfi leaves Audi