German Manager Magazine: Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in the USA, Heide should continue to operate as before003755

The Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt, once set up to set up independent battery cell production for electric cars in Europe, is seeking protection under Chapter 11 of bankruptcy law in the USA. The financially troubled company announced this on Thursday. The restructuring process protects the company of co-founder and CEO Peter Carlsson (54) from… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in the USA, Heide should continue to operate as before003755

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Collective bargaining round ends without agreement – ​​warning strikes possible from December003754

Volkswagen is heading for a labor dispute before Christmas in a dispute with its workforce over billions in savings. IG Metall negotiator Thorsten Gröger said on Thursday in Wolfsburg that the union is now proposing a vote on warning strikes from December 1st. “If necessary, it will be a labor dispute that the Federal Republic… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Collective bargaining round ends without agreement – ​​warning strikes possible from December003754

German Manager Magazine: Schaeffler: Leadership problems – auto supplier is heading into a difficult future003751

There are days when Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Schaeffler (60), owner of the automotive supplier of the same name, becomes a small medium-sized company again. For example, when he greets the newcomers. There he stands – like at the end of October – with a Schaeffler green tie in the middle of dozens of trainees and… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Schaeffler: Leadership problems – auto supplier is heading into a difficult future003751

German Manager Magazine: Current news about Schaeffler, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Tesla – in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003752

Dear reader, Selling cars was just an enjoyable task. When parts were missing and vehicles were in short supply, buyers had to swallow high prices. A dream for the industry. Overcapacities are now back and supply exceeds demand. And things will get really tough in 2025: stricter CO2 regulations in the EU mean that a… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Current news about Schaeffler, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Tesla – in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003752

German Manager Magazine: Audi agency sales: billions of dreams from VW, Audi, BMW, Stellantis and Co. waver003751

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German Manager Magazine: Ford is cutting 4,000 jobs in Europe – 2,900 of them in Germany003750

The automobile company ford strokes in Germany massive jobs. In total, around 4,000 jobs should be lost in Europe by the end of 2027, 2,900 of them in Germany, the company announced on Wednesday. Most of the jobs are to be eliminated at the Cologne plant, 800 in Great Britain and 300 in other EU… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Ford is cutting 4,000 jobs in Europe – 2,900 of them in Germany003750

German Manager Magazine: USA: Donald Trump plans to withdraw Biden’s environmental regulations in the auto industry003748

The future US government under Donald Trump (78) wants, according to insiders, key climate protection measures from the President Joe Biden (82) in Automotive sector tilt. The stricter vehicle efficiency standards and incentives introduced by Biden Electric cars should be withdrawn, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. This would fulfill a… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: USA: Donald Trump plans to withdraw Biden’s environmental regulations in the auto industry003748

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: IG Metall and VW works council propose salary waiver003748

IG Metall and works council want to join Volkswagen also reduce costs by sacrificing salaries in order to prevent plant closures and layoffs. This is envisaged in a separate future concept, which the employee representatives presented on Wednesday, one day before the next round of collective bargaining. The overall concept enables labor costs to be… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: IG Metall and VW works council propose salary waiver003748

German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Police completely dissolve protest camp in Grünheide003746

The police break up the protest camp Tesla-Opponents in the forest near the car factory in Grünheide near Berlin. As the police headquarters announced, the meeting will be dissolved due to violations of public safety and order. Environmental activists have been occupying a forest in Grünheide since the end of February and are protesting against… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Police completely dissolve protest camp in Grünheide003746

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen replaces America boss: Kjell Gruner becomes Pablo Di Si003746’s successor

The car manufacturer Volkswagen replaces its North American boss. Kjell Gruner was appointed President and CEO of the Volkswagen Group of America on December 12, 2024, as the Wolfsburg-based DAX group announced on Tuesday. Gruner, who most recently worked in a managerial position at the US electric car manufacturer Rivian and before that for many… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen replaces America boss: Kjell Gruner becomes Pablo Di Si003746’s successor