Author: Autohaus (German) Online News

Engines and transmissions: PSA invests in Opel plants abroad

From 2019 on, three-cylinder gasoline engines are to be built in the factories in Tychy, Poland and in Szentgotthárd, Hungary. In Austria, gearbox production is being expanded. The French carmaker PSA invests in several Opel plants outside Germany. So to be built from 2019 on in the factories Tychy (Poland) and Szentgotthárd (Hungary) three-cylinder gasoline… Continue reading Engines and transmissions: PSA invests in Opel plants abroad

New car broker: Autohaus24 ends dealer cooperation

Since the end of February, the online provider does not broker cash-on-sale leads to car dealers anymore. The focus is now on the products leasing and financing. Sixt leasing re-adjusts its new car dealership platform Autohaus24. “We closed the brokerage business of cash buy leads to traders at the end of February,” said a company… Continue reading New car broker: Autohaus24 ends dealer cooperation

Next step: Audi has terminated dealer contracts

Audi terminal in Burgoberbach: All dealer and service contracts are terminated on March 31, 2018. © Photo: Feser-Graf Group Audi is nimble-minded and has terminated its dealer and service partner agreements as of March 31, 2018. The partners received a Letter of Intent, which is valid until November 30 of this year. For most Audi… Continue reading Next step: Audi has terminated dealer contracts

Temporary dealer contracts: Does VW plan to retreat from the country?

Temporary dealer contracts Does VW plan to retreat from the country? Dirk Weddigen von Knapp: Negotiations could drag on until the second half of 2018. © Photo: Tim Wegner for VAPS The announcement by Volkswagen that some traders will only want to offer temporary contracts in the future has alarmed the partner association. In general,… Continue reading Temporary dealer contracts: Does VW plan to retreat from the country?

Auto parts supplier: Prevent takes over Halberg Guss

The Prevent Group has acquired another auto parts supplier, Halberg-Guss. Halberg produces crankcases, cylinder heads and crankshafts for cars and trucks. The mainly by their dispute with VW Became known Prevent Group of the Bosnian entrepreneurial family Hastor has taken over another auto parts supplier. The Bundeskartellamt has the takeover Halberg Guss with its approximately… Continue reading Auto parts supplier: Prevent takes over Halberg Guss

New dealer contracts in the VW Group: Negotiations started positively

New dealer contracts in the VW Group Negotiations started positively Dirk Weddigen from Knapp: “We are confident.” © Photo: Oliver Vosshage / www.ov-pics.com Since mid-January, the Volkswagen / Audi Partner Association and Volkswagen Passenger Cars are discussing the new contracts. The VAPV is confident that it will find a common path. It’s going well so… Continue reading New dealer contracts in the VW Group: Negotiations started positively

Leasing and financing returns: Mercedes pays in addition to the dealer

Leasing and financing returns Mercedes pays in addition to the dealer Mercedes trade: “Lookup” for leasing and financing returns © Photo: Daimler Because the sales prices that could actually be achieved differed considerably from those of the residual value list, Mercedes-Benz paid the dealerships a look-up of € 600 per leasing and financing return in… Continue reading Leasing and financing returns: Mercedes pays in addition to the dealer

New Jeep margin system: Dealers want to renegotiate

The Jeep partners have a new margin and bonus system in their house. Their association emphasizes: first ensure continuity in daily business, then tackle the dealer contract. Of the Alfa Romeo & jeep dealers Association sees further need for discussion in the planned changes to Jeep’s margin and bonus system. The members of the association… Continue reading New Jeep margin system: Dealers want to renegotiate