“It is good that Federal Economics Minister Habeck discussed the crisis situation with top representatives of the automotive industry today. From the perspective of employees, the situation in the automotive industry in our country could hardly be more dramatic. The future of the automotive industry is also the question of fate for Germany as an… Continue reading Christiane Benner, First Chairwoman of IG Metall, at the BMWK “Auto Summit”.
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Stability factor and future industry: Crafts need a better basis
Frankfurt am Main – On Crafts Day (September 21st), the IG Metall union is calling for better training conditions in the industry. Given that there are tens of thousands of still unfilled training positions, IG Metall collective bargaining and crafts director Nadine Boguslawski is calling on companies to become more attractive to young talent with… Continue reading Stability factor and future industry: Crafts need a better basis
Car registrations in Europe – August 2024
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 19 September 2024 Data reference period: August 2024 Analysis of car registrations in the European Union and EFTA markets, with details by country, fuel, brand and group. Download attachment: mercatoeu_66ec088e3fc72.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: sales, Europe, cars, registrations, 2024, DL… Continue reading Car registrations in Europe – August 2024
Important precautionary route installed through the back door
Hans-Jürgen Urban, managing board member of IG Metall: “Good company pensions are important. The new law can help low earners also benefit from a company pension. However, a new regulation in the law that restricts the collection of additional pension points in the statutory pension fund is absolutely incomprehensible and harmful. Today, insured people under… Continue reading Important precautionary route installed through the back door
“Market insight”: A global electric car wind is blowing along a bumpy road
– The car markets look to Norway, but both the level of ambition and sales are falling, writes Erik Solum in BIL’s new blog about trends in the car market, “Market Insight”. In August, according to OFV, electric cars accounted for over 94 per cent of new car sales in Norway. The proportion of electric… Continue reading “Market insight”: A global electric car wind is blowing along a bumpy road
Commercial vehicle registrations – August 2024
Statistical data > Enrollments Publication period: 13 September 2024 Data reference period: July 2024 / August 2024 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with gross vehicle weight up to 3.5 t) Download attachment: CS Trucks_August 2024_66e41ae243ed2.pdf To view the content is necessary accept the installation of Calameo Cookies TAGS: Italy, commercial… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – August 2024
Germany is putting itself in shackles and thereby betraying the pioneers among companies
Frankfurt – IG Metall is urgently calling on the federal government to provide the green restructuring of industry with more financial resources for the necessary industrial policy. Otherwise there is a risk of loss of added value and thousands of jobs. The reason for the appeal is the current budget week, during which the budget… Continue reading Germany is putting itself in shackles and thereby betraying the pioneers among companies
Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations
Hanover – IG Metall emphasizes the opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) for Germany as an industrial location. “The use of AI is an important competitive factor. We see potential for major leaps in productivity and significant cost reductions, which do not have to come at the expense of employees. Increased deployment is a possible answer… Continue reading Artificial intelligence is an opportunity for industrial locations
ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru
11.09.2024 Six cars tested in the third test in 2024: Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, Jeep Avenger, Renault Symbioz, Subaru Crosstrek and XPENG G6. Maximum score, five stars, for Audi Q6 e-tron, Ford Explorer, XPENG G6, Subaru Crosstrek and the partner model Impreza. Truly excellent results, but the Q6 e-tron, in particular, demonstrated excellent performance… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: maximum score for Audi, Ford, Xpeng and Subaru
Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director
Commercial Vehicle Show appoints Mike Costain as new Event Director to bring fresh strategic vision to Britain’s largest trade show for the road transport sector. Appointment follows new strategic partnership between Nineteen Group, SMMT and the RHA, cementing the show’s reputation as the sector’s place to do business. Show set to deliver all-new opportunities for… Continue reading Commercial Vehicle Show appoints new director