BMW German carmakers cannot afford to burn billions over the years. (Photo: dpa) Wemding, Munich, Düsseldorf The matter seemed clear. US tech companies such as Waymo, Cruise and Zoox led the development of automated driving, and the traditional auto industry was left behind. While Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW were using well-known lane departure warning systems… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Mobility: Why VW, Daimler and BMW are more successful than the tech companies in automated driving
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German Handelsblatt: Automated driving: VW, Daimler and BMW could slow down the tech companies when it comes to autonomous driving
BMW German carmakers cannot afford to burn billions over the years. (Photo: dpa) Wemding, Munich, Düsseldorf The matter seemed clear. US tech companies such as Waymo, Cruise and Zoox led the development of automated driving, and the traditional auto industry was left behind. While Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW were using well-known lane departure warning systems… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automated driving: VW, Daimler and BMW could slow down the tech companies when it comes to autonomous driving
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: How the new head of development at Audi connects the different cultures002894
Munich Oliver Hoffmann looks satisfied on the stage. The “Grand Sphere”, the futuristic eye-catcher on the Audi stand at the Munich IAA, attracts visitors. It’s a car whose steering wheel disappears on the highway because the computer takes over. The interior manages without buttons or screens, the language and the looks of the passengers should… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: How the new head of development at Audi connects the different cultures002894
German Handelsblatt: Conversion at Mercedes: promotion or relegation? What is behind Zetsche’s son’s job change at Daimler
Gregor Zetsche Well-meaning people see Zetsche’s jump from MBition to AMG as a further career step. (Photo: Daimler) Munich When Dieter Zetsche vacated the chairmanship of Daimler, his son Gregor went up the career ladder. Two and a half years ago he was appointed head of the software subsidiary MBition. In the unit, the car… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Conversion at Mercedes: promotion or relegation? What is behind Zetsche’s son’s job change at Daimler
German Handelsblatt: IAA: Daimler calculates permanently with top returns – despite the lack of chips and the electrical turnaround002831
Munich It seems paradoxical: Daimler boss Ola Källenius warns his shareholders on the one hand that sales of Mercedes vehicles in the third quarter as a result of the semiconductor shortage will be “noticeably” below those of the second quarter of the year. On the other hand, the Swede sees the Dax group in a… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: IAA: Daimler calculates permanently with top returns – despite the lack of chips and the electrical turnaround002831
German Handelsblatt: VW: At Volkswagen, autonomous driving is to become a “game changer” 002829
Munich Actually, the “Isarpost” event center in downtown Munich should primarily be about autonomous driving. But Volkswagen received additional visitors on its corporate evening at the start of the IAA Mobility. Greenpeace was there. The environmental organization wanted to hand over to CEO Herbert Diess the civil lawsuit presented last Friday because of insufficient efforts… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: At Volkswagen, autonomous driving is to become a “game changer” 002829
German Handelsblatt: Interview: BMW boss Oliver Zipse announces climate offensive – but rejects obligation to phase out combustion engines by 2030002824
Munich Shortly before the start of the IAA auto show, BMW is going on the eco-offensive. By 2030, the automaker’s emissions are expected to drop by 40 percent, and half of all materials are to be recycled. The core of the plan is a strong increase in electromobility. In order to be able to build… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview: BMW boss Oliver Zipse announces climate offensive – but rejects obligation to phase out combustion engines by 2030002824
German Handelsblatt: VW: IAA Volkswagen boss Diess sees serious change through robotaxis002821
Herbert Diess The Volkswagen CEO assumes that the share of the business with driving services will grow strongly. (Photo: Reuters) Munich According to Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess, the automotive industry will change fundamentally as a result of software-based mobility services and self-driving cars. “Autonomous driving will change our industry like nothing else before,” said Diess… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: IAA Volkswagen boss Diess sees serious change through robotaxis002821
German Handelsblatt: New generation: eagerly awaited – the new Opel Astra celebrates its world premiere 002808
New tension in lightning The new Opel Astra gets the typical look of the Rüsselsheimer. Rüsselsheim What the Golf is to VW, the Astra is to Opel. For decades, the compact model has symbolized the Rüsselsheim brand with the lightning bolt. You have now reached generation number six. And it takes a leap that has… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: New generation: eagerly awaited – the new Opel Astra celebrates its world premiere 002808
German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Supplier Mahle is back in the black 002790
Auto supplier Mahle The Stuttgart-based company is profitable again after the corona crisis. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart Mahle interim boss Michael Frick is particularly proud of one fact: “No production line had to stop at our customers because Mahle components were missing,” said Frick when the Stuttgart supplier presented the half-year figures. This sets Mahle apart… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Automotive industry: Supplier Mahle is back in the black 002790