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 The stricter vehicle efficiency standards and incentives introduced by Biden Electric cars should be withdrawn, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.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

German Manager Magazine: Knaus Tabbert stops production003745

The caravan and mobile home manufacturer Knaus Tabbert from Jandelsbrunn, near Passau, wants to pause production at its headquarters in Lower Bavaria and in Nagyoroszi, Hungary. “The board of directors of Knaus Tabbert AG decided today to stop production at the locations in Jandelsbrunn and Nagyoroszi, Hungary, from November 18, 2024 until the end of… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Knaus Tabbert stops production003745

German Manager Magazine: General Motors: GM is cutting almost 1,000 jobs worldwide003743

The US car manufacturer General Motors lays off almost 1,000 employees worldwide. Most positions will be in the USA will be eliminated, a person familiar with the process said on Friday. The company confirmed job cuts. In order to survive in the intensely competitive market, the group has to become faster. As part of this… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: General Motors: GM is cutting almost 1,000 jobs worldwide003743