VW boss Diess wants to concentrate state subsidies exclusively on e-cars, with the advance, however, BMW has grossed. Now the corporations have agreed to work together to prepare a strategy. Has triggered the dispute: VW boss Herbert Diess (archive) Thursday, 21.03.2019 07:24 clock The VWDemand for a radical change to battery-powered electric mobility has the… Continue reading Autobusses put electro-conflict for the time being
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VW announces short-time work at the Zwickau plant
Among other things, Volkswagen manufactures the Golf in Zwickau – but has problems there due to delivery bottlenecks. Now the working time is temporarily reduced. VW production in Zwickau Monday, 25.02.2019 11:57 clock The carmaker Volkswagen has registered short-time working for hundreds of employees in Zwickau. Reason supply bottlenecks at suppliers, said a VW spokesman… Continue reading VW announces short-time work at the Zwickau plant
“This is an excellent means of pressure for car buyers”
The Federal Court of Justice has strengthened the legal position of customers in a decision on VW diesel affair. Lawyer Sven Jürgens explains what is unusual about it – and how the diesel driver benefits. Demo against diesel driving bans in Stuttgart Saturday, 23.02.2019 21:09 clock SPIEGEL: Mr. Jürgens, your client is due to a… Continue reading “This is an excellent means of pressure for car buyers”
Volkswagen increases profit slightly to 17.1 billion euros
Volkswagen only grew slightly last year. For the current year, the Group expects a stronger headwind – but still wants to deliver more cars. A car from VW in the workshop (archive image) Friday, 22.02.2019 5:23 pm Volkswagen has increased the profit in 2018 slightly – despite burdens by the diesel affair, The operating result… Continue reading Volkswagen increases profit slightly to 17.1 billion euros
What the decision of the Federal Court for VW customers means
The Federal Court has strengthened the position of VW customers in the lawsuit in the diesel scandal. In the case of the illegal defeat device one must start from a material defect. Diesel owners should know that now. Friday, 22.02.2019 16:06 clock Diesel buyers have been waiting for a long time for a fundamental verdict… Continue reading What the decision of the Federal Court for VW customers means
BMW and Daimler launch joint car sharing and carpooling service
Daimler and BMW are jointly striving for global market leadership in car sharing and mobility services. The automakers put together existing offers – 1000 new jobs are to be created. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche (left) and BMW boss Harald Krüger (right) Friday, 22.02.2019 14:51 clock Daimler and BMW In total, more than € 1 billion… Continue reading BMW and Daimler launch joint car sharing and carpooling service
Federal Court of Justice strengthens rights of VW customers
For the first time, the Federal Court takes a position on the VW diesel affair concrete position: In the illegal defeat device one must assume a material defect. This increases the chances of customers for damages. VW with manipulated software in the workshop Friday, 22.02.2019 15:55 clock The Federal Court (BGH) has strengthened the legal… Continue reading Federal Court of Justice strengthens rights of VW customers
Schwäbisch-Bavarian development aid
They are bitter rivals in the luxury segment – nevertheless, Daimler and BMW want to make robotic cars together according to a report. What is behind the planned cooperation? Electric cars from Mercedes and BMW Monday, 21.01.2019 17:27 clock Until recently, such partnerships were almost unimaginable: a BMW engineer needed no help, least of all… Continue reading Schwäbisch-Bavarian development aid
VW and Ford want to build transporters and pick-ups together
To stay competitive, VW and Ford announce a far-reaching alliance. From 2022, common commercial vehicles will be launched – an alliance for electric vehicles will also be examined. Ford CEO Jim Hackett and Herbert Diess, CEO of VW Tuesday, 15.01.2019 16:27 clock US auto companies Ford and Volkswagen want to cooperate in the future –… Continue reading VW and Ford want to build transporters and pick-ups together
Daimler wants to sell self-driving trucks within ten years
Daimler wants to invest half a billion euros in autonomously driving trucks and create a good 200 jobs for it. Computers should control these vehicles predominantly. Electric trucks of the brand Freightliner from Daimler Monday, 07.01.2019 19:18 clock Half a billion euros invested Daimler in the coming years in the development of highly automated trucks.… Continue reading Daimler wants to sell self-driving trucks within ten years