Category: OEMs

The diesel scandal comes at a high price for Volkswagen

N The board of the Volkswagen Group usually meets on Tuesdays. When he met again on Wednesday for an unscheduled meeting, it was already apparent to initiates that there had to be a significant issue. How significant – this was soon after the stock market closed, when the company announced in a mandatory statement to… Continue reading The diesel scandal comes at a high price for Volkswagen

Where to go with our cars?

D he is American president Donald Trump can not decide. First he sets the import duties for steel and aluminum on ice, just to announce tariffs on imported cars shortly thereafter , The share prices of German automakers are on the stock market, industrial and commercial agents groan, even speak of an “economic disaster”. But… Continue reading Where to go with our cars?

Ford relocates to Detroit Historic Station

The imposing construction from the front Picture: dpa Not only the city, but also Detroit Central Station has been neglected in recent years. Now car manufacturer Ford sets an example – and wants to develop the future of mobility in the halls. D he heritage-listed train station in Detroit, one of the United States’ most… Continue reading Ford relocates to Detroit Historic Station

Questions about Stadler’s role in the exhaust gas scandal

e In its own agenda item “Rupert Stadler” does not exist at the meeting of the supervisory board of Volkswagen on Monday. The pressure on the Audi boss at the weekend but after media reports of investigations against him in the United States because of the manipulation of diesel vehicles has become so large that… Continue reading Questions about Stadler’s role in the exhaust gas scandal

The dear poultry

N Not everything is bad for American automakers, even though the US Department of Commerce is currently reviewing whether they are so vulnerable to import competition in existence that America’s security interests would be threatened. Because President Donald Trump has given the audit mandate, one can count on protective measures at the expense of mainly… Continue reading The dear poultry

Reconstruction of the electricity network for electric cars costs billion

D he operator of charging stations for electric cars will not make money for a long time. For the suppliers of electricity grids, however, attracts a billion market. Up to € 11 billion in investment is needed by 2030 to prepare the power grid for the demands. If the network were to remain as it… Continue reading Reconstruction of the electricity network for electric cars costs
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Shouting slap

D he Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has been wearing a mantra for almost three years. Shortly after the announcement of the VW diesel scandal Zetsche had said his company does not manipulate and do not cheat. Since Monday evening, such statements are in a completely different light. Daimler Must call back three-quarters of a million… Continue reading Shouting slap

The electric car does not come alone

M sometimes things just take a bit longer. Electromobility is an example. The topic has been going through the railroad for decades. But in road-bound traffic – that lasts. Now it seems that the electric car will prevail, at least in the medium term, and slowly, but steadily, the electric (city) bus sneaks into public… Continue reading The electric car does not come alone

Every VW brand gets its own region

D In the future, the Volkswagen Group will divide responsibility for regions among its brands. “We distribute the responsibility on several shoulders,” said VW boss Herbert Diess on Friday. Decisions could thus be made more decentralized in the future, and the board of directors could concentrate on the overriding strategic issues. The aim is also… Continue reading Every VW brand gets its own region