For the Swabians, whoever gets a job “at the Daimler” is considered. Dieter Zetsche was chief executive there for 13 years. With a walrus beard and brisk performances he became a brand himself. Now he resigns – as one of the last of his kind. obs / SWR – Südwestrundfunk / Daimler AG Dieter Zetsche:… Continue reading Farewell of an alpha animal
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Opel calls petrol back because of possible nitric oxide problems
Opel reports compliance with emissions limits and recalls 210,000 cars. Above all, a current mass model is affected. Current model of the Opel Corsa Monday, 13.05.2019 18:27 clock The carmaker Opel has around 210,000 throughout Europe small car with petrol and LPG engines because of possible nitric oxide problems in the workshops called. Affected are… Continue reading Opel calls petrol back because of possible nitric oxide problems
End single-person legend
Long had VW claimed that the diesel affair was only the work of some engineers. Now the former CEO Martin Winterkorn has been charged – and the group threatens to lose its credibility. Getty Images Monday, 15.04.2019 17:26 When the diesel fraud in September 2015 flew open, the Volkswagen Group made a legend rightly. Accordingly,… Continue reading End single-person legend
Daimler works council warns before Hauruck change to the electric car
If one were to listen to environmentalists and politicians, then the electric car would already be in masses on the street. But among those responsible in car companies, the discomfort of this change grows with the crowbar. Hydrogen Benz: So far almost in one-off production Thursday, 04.04.2019 08:44 clock The hype around that electric car… Continue reading Daimler works council warns before Hauruck change to the electric car
Winterkorn has US court date postponed
In the US, the trial of ex-VW boss Martin Winterkorn begins because of misleading investors in connection with the diesel scandal. The appointment for the first hearing, the manager but first move. VW CEO Winterkorn: SEC accuses him of deception of investors Thursday, 04.04.2019 07:29 clock The process will probably take place anyway without him,… Continue reading Winterkorn has US court date postponed
“We do not accept the shrinkage strategy at Opel”
At Opel, the hard restructuring is progressing, the production in the main Rüsselheim plant is apparently to be reduced by a third. Trade unions resist the plans. Employees of Opel at the Rüsselsheim headquarters (archive photo) Thursday, 04.04.2019 13:29 clock The shop stewards of IG metal make front against plans of the new parent company… Continue reading “We do not accept the shrinkage strategy at Opel”
One speaks German
Did BMW forbid its employees from communicating in foreign languages? This is the beginning of a dispute. Again and again, the group has to fight with everyday racism. Go to source
“Was never there, I’m not there”
An electric sports car named Piëch – this model study caused a stir recently at the Geneva Motor Show. The ex-VW super father should not have much left for the project of a son. Julian Stratenschulte / dpa Ex-VW supervisory board boss Ferdinand Piëch Sunday, 31.03.2019 00:06 clock As a patriarch moved to old school… Continue reading “Was never there, I’m not there”
Lots of voltage, little power
Officially, the German automakers have settled their dispute over the mobility of the future. But that is only temporary. For which technology and which company will win, is unclear. Uli deck / DPA VW boss Herbert Diess in an electrical ID. buggy Saturday, 23.03.2019 15:55 clock Everything was just a misunderstanding. After days of public… Continue reading Lots of voltage, little power
VW establishes battery research consortium
VW wants to put everything on the electric card – and founds an international consortium for battery cell research. The merger wants to apply for funding from Minister of Economics Altmaier. A VW Golf Hybrid (archive image) Thursday, 21.03.2019 14:02 clock Volkswagen has joined forces with partners from seven EU countries to research battery cells… Continue reading VW establishes battery research consortium