Stefan Quandt expands power at BMW

Stefan Quandt is one of the richest Germans. Like his sister Susanne Klatten, he has been given further voting rights to BMW – and can now block decisions at the car manufacturer. Stefan Quandt (archive picture of 2014) Tuesday, 20.02.2018 15:08 clock The two major shareholders of BMW, Stefan Quandt and Susanne Klatten, have now… Continue reading Stefan Quandt expands power at BMW

South Korea imposes millions in fines against German manufacturers

In South Korea, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche are threatening fines of 55 million euros. The Ministry of the Environment in Seoul accuses the companies of violating exhaust gas regulations. BMW admits “irregularities”. Bloomberg via Getty Images Porsche dealership in Seoul Thursday, 09.11.2017 16:50 South Korea wants to impose fines on the German automakers BMW, Mercedes… Continue reading South Korea imposes millions in fines against German manufacturers

South Korea wants to ban BMW and Porsche models

Trouble for German car makers in South Korea: The Ministry of the Environment accuses BMW and Porsche of irregularities in the registration papers – and could impose severe penalties. Porsche Macan S Tuesday, 29.11.2016 15:50 clock South Korea wants to sell some import models from BMW and Porsche to forbid. Besides the German automakers is… Continue reading South Korea wants to ban BMW and Porsche models

Skoda employees receive twelve percent more wages

End of a week-long dispute: Skoda increases the salary for its employees in the Czech Republic by twelve percent. The automaker is one of the largest and most important employers in the country. Skoda Vision X Friday, 06.04.2018 22:19 The employees of the Czech VW subsidiary Skoda get twelve percent more money. The Kovo union… Continue reading Skoda employees receive twelve percent more wages

Small savers against VW – a process marathon

337,000 Germans once saved on a “KdF car” and never got the dreamed car, after the war their money was gone. When they sued Volkswagen, the group resisted with all the harassment. Getty Images / Culture Club Tuesday, 01.05.2018 09:56 clock Due to the diesel gate scandal Volkswagen AG is currently threatened with damages claims… Continue reading Small savers against VW – a process marathon

Bosch fixes delivery problem at BMW

BMW lacked steering gearboxes for many models, so the carmaker had to restrict production at three locations. Now the supplier Bosch has solved the problem. BMW plant Leipzig Wednesday, 31.05.2017 11:37 clock Automotive supplier Bosch has allegedly remedied its delivery problems with BMW. Since Wednesday, the car company get back electric steering, said Bosch. The… Continue reading Bosch fixes delivery problem at BMW

BMW recalls 168,000 GS motorcycles

BMW Motorrad advertises its bestseller GS with absolute reliability. Now, the last five years of travel enduro have to go to the workshops – because of a dangerous and, above all, well-known design flaw. Off to the workshop: All BMW R 1200s from the years 2013-2017 Tuesday, 04.07.2017 11:43 clock The trouble started at the… Continue reading BMW recalls 168,000 GS motorcycles

BMW wants to mount electric mini in Oxford

Even after the EU exit, BMW wants to remain true to Britain: The new electric mini will run from 2019 at the parent plant Oxford from the tape. DPA / BMW AG Mini production at the British Oxford plant Tuesday, 25.07.2017 16:17 The carmaker BMW wants his all-electric new Mini from 2019 despite the upcoming… Continue reading BMW wants to mount electric mini in Oxford

Fear of the center

CEO Krüger does not like to be the center of attention – what a problem for him DER SPIEGEL 2017/19 BMW CEO Harald Krüger embodies another type of manager: he is quiet, shy away from the big stage, takes his employees seriously. However, there are growing doubts in the Group as to whether this will… Continue reading Fear of the center

BMW has to throttle production heavily

BMW lacks steering gearboxes for many models, so the carmaker has to restrict production at three locations. The BMW Board sends a clear message to the supplier Bosch. BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer Monday, 29.05.2017 12:35 clock The automaker BMW is from massive delivery problems due to the BoschGroup and therefore has to limit its… Continue reading BMW has to throttle production heavily