VW plant in Wolfsburg On December 18, the group announced that it would adjust production at individual locations in China, North America and Europe due to global bottlenecks in semiconductors. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg The bottleneck in computer chips is forcing Volkswagen to extend short-time work at its largest plant in Wolfsburg. In addition to the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW extends short-time work in Wolfsburg due to chip bottlenecks001096
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German Handelsblatt: Electric SUV not available: “Overbooking”: Opel cancels hundreds of orders for Mokka-e001069
Opel Mokka-e Opel was so surprised by the interest in its new top model that the car manufacturer is now even forced to terminate contracts that have already been concluded with hundreds of customers. (Photo: Opel) Munich Opel boss Michael Lohscheller is dissatisfied. From his point of view, a market share of just 3.9 percent… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electric SUV not available: “Overbooking”: Opel cancels hundreds of orders for Mokka-e001069
German Handelsblatt: “Hyperscreen” in EQS: Mercedes electric flagship shows off a giant screen001063
Daimler’s electric flagship Daimler boss Ola Källenius reveals what will be in the new EQS. (Photo: AP) Munich Three letters are supposed to make Tesla fearful: EQS. Behind the abbreviation is the first fully electric model from the Stuttgart-based car maker Daimler, which is built on a platform for electric vehicles. The EQS is the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: “Hyperscreen” in EQS: Mercedes electric flagship shows off a giant screen001063
German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
VW Sales Director Klaus Zellmer The former Porsche manager will be responsible for sales at the VW Group. (Photo: Bloomberg) Düsseldorf At the beginning of the year, the Volkswagen Group lacked electronic components for vehicle production. As a result, it may not be possible to build more than 100,000 vehicles in the new year. “We… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview with Klaus Zellmer: Chip shortage at VW – Sales Director warns: “We will fight for every car in 2021” 001050
German Handelsblatt: Criticism of recall campaign: Daimler Trucks has to pay a fine of millions in the USA001046
Daimler truck As early as December 2019, the Daimler subsidiary Mercedes Benz USA accepted a fine of up to $ 20 million. (Photo: dpa) Washington The Daimler truck subsidiary has accepted a fine of up to 30 million dollars in the USA for handling a product recall. Daimler Trucks North America will have to pay… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Criticism of recall campaign: Daimler Trucks has to pay a fine of millions in the USA001046
German Handelsblatt: Plans for the “Apple Car”: Ex-Opel boss Neumann: “The suppliers are already super annoyed by Apple” 001024
Karl-Thomas Neumann According to the ex-Opel boss, the rumors about Apple’s entry into the auto business make perfect sense. (Photo: Canoo) Düsseldorf For years, the US technology group Apple has been working on plans to enter the automotive market. After the “Project Titan” stalled for a long time, there are now reports that the Californian… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Plans for the “Apple Car”: Ex-Opel boss Neumann: “The suppliers are already super annoyed by Apple” 001024
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW software organization loses technology boss Björn Goerke001023
Bjorn Goerke The manager had switched from SAP to VW at the beginning of this year. (Photo: Volkswagen AG) Munich The Group’s new central unit for software development loses its chief technology officer. Chief Technology Officer Björn Goerke is leaving the Car.Software Organization (CSO) for personal reasons, as the car manufacturer announced. CSO boss Dirk… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW software organization loses technology boss Björn Goerke001023
German Handelsblatt: Vehicle manufacturers: engineers in their sights – Opel will cut more jobs in 2021001011
Opel boss Michael Lohscheller Opel costs are expected to drop significantly in 2021. (Photo: dpa) Munich In public, Opel boss Michael Lohscheller likes to mimic the optimist. The brand with the lightning bolt has developed into the “efficiency world champion” and is weatherproof, he rejoiced in the autumn. The forthcoming merger of the French parent… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Vehicle manufacturers: engineers in their sights – Opel will cut more jobs in 2021001011
German Handelsblatt: British exit from the EU: How BMW is preparing for Brexit001012
Mini production in Oxford Bit by bit, BMW is likely to move production of the Mini to locations outside the UK. (Photo: Bloomberg) Munich Hardly any German company would be as affected by a hard Brexit as BMW. With Mini and Rolls-Royce, two out of three group brands have their headquarters on the island. Since… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: British exit from the EU: How BMW is preparing for Brexit001012
German Handelsblatt: New software unit: BMW wants to compete with Tesla and Google with a new operating system001000
BMW iX With the model, BMW wants to introduce its new operating concept, which works almost exclusively via screens and voice control. (Photo: BMW) Munich The car manufacturer BMW is working flat out on a new operating system for its vehicles. The new system, which is intended to replace the OS7 version, will be used… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: New software unit: BMW wants to compete with Tesla and Google with a new operating system001000