In view of declining sales figures and an impending customs dispute, the company is changing Porsche his China-Boss out. Alexander Pollich (57), previously Managing Director of Porsche Germany, is expected to take over the position from September, the company announced on Saturday. So far, he has developed the Porsche business not only in Germany but… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Porsche: Alexander Pollich becomes China boss003447
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German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume promotes fairness003446
Volkswagen-Boss Oliver Blume (56) has given the customs dispute between Europe and China advocated unhindered trade relations in Beijing. During talks with China’s trade and industry ministers on Friday, he said free and fair trade was of utmost importance in the current situation. The discussions also discussed global economic developments. He also spoke about the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume promotes fairness003446
German Manager Magazine: Mercedes boss Ola Källenius supports battery cell production in Serbia003444
Mercedes boss Ola Källenius (55) emphasized the importance of the lithium deposits in Serbia for Europe. “It is important. We are in the process of setting up our raw material supply chains up to the mine on a regional basis,” said Källenius in a Reuters TV interview in Belgrade on Friday. “This lithium deposit here… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Mercedes boss Ola Källenius supports battery cell production in Serbia003444
German Manager Magazine: Podcast on Northvolt: Why Europe’s battery cell hope needs to be saved003444
Battery cells are the driving force of the electric age; without them, nothing in the electric car runs. But unlike grumbling V8 combustion engines or economical three-cylinder engines, Europe is largely blank when it comes to future technology. In 2017, Peter Carlsson, a former Tesla manager, founded the Swedish start-up Northvolt together with a partner.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Podcast on Northvolt: Why Europe’s battery cell hope needs to be saved003444
German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen: Board member Stephan von Schuckmann leaves003443
ZF Friedrichshafen has to restructure its board again. Stephan von Schuckmann (50) is stepping down from his position on July 31 for family reasons, as the automotive supplier announced on Thursday. The 50-year-old is responsible for the electrified drive business at ZF, and he also heads the Asia region. Both key roles for the automotive… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: ZF Friedrichshafen: Board member Stephan von Schuckmann leaves003443
German Manager Magazine: Von der Leyen promises e-fuel exceptions003440
In the dispute over the end of combustion engines, Ursula von der Leyen (65) promises a push for exceptions for so-called e-fuels if she is re-elected as EU Commission President. In order to achieve the EU climate goals, a technology-neutral approach in which synthetic fuels play a role is required, according to the CDU politician’s… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Von der Leyen promises e-fuel exceptions003440
German Manager Magazine: Car sales in Europe: Highest level in five years reached003439
The car market in Europe continued to make up ground in June. With an increase of a good 4 percent, new car sales reached their highest level in almost five years, according to data from the manufacturers’ association ACEA. In the first half of the year, 5.7 million new cars came onto the roads in… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Car sales in Europe: Highest level in five years reached003439
German Manager Magazine: News about Porsche, Knorr-Bremse, Northvolt, Tesla and more in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003440
Dear reader, The shooting of Donald Trump (78) was the topic of conversation this week. Also with Elon Musk (53). The Tesla boss is now supporting Trump’s campaign with 45 million dollars – per month. From a purely economic point of view, this seems surprising, since Trump is considered an opponent of electric cars. But:… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: News about Porsche, Knorr-Bremse, Northvolt, Tesla and more in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003440
German Manager Magazine: Porsche AG: Volkswagen restructuring and Oliver Blume’s double role are slowing down the 911 brand 003439
Plans need to be adjusted The Porsche problem Oliver Blume is supposed to restructure the Volkswagen Group as dual CEO. And increase returns at the luxury boutique Porsche. But things don’t go as planned. At Porsche, too, the models arrive too late, China is weakening – and internal peace is breaking down. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Daimler Truck: Truck manufacturer reviews its annual targets after depreciation in China003438
The commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler trucks represents after a depreciation in China its forecast for the full year is being put to the test. The outlook for the full year is currently being reviewed, the DAX group announced on Tuesday evening. The truck manufacturer earned less than expected in the second quarter, mainly due to… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Daimler Truck: Truck manufacturer reviews its annual targets after depreciation in China003438