The foreseeable move away from the European combustion engine phase-out in 2035 is causing strong criticism among economists. It neither solves the manufacturers’ current problems nor secures industrial jobs Germany, if only longer Cars with petrol or diesel engines will be newly registered, said the chairwoman of the economists, the Munich economist Monika Schnitzer (64),… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Combustion engine off: Top economists against weakening the EU CO₂ requirements004593
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German Manager Magazine: Start-up from Munich: QuantumDiamonds builds 152 million euro factory004593
manager Login Unlock article now Always one insight ahead. With manager+ you get access to this and all content on manager-magazin.de and in the app Buy now Your payment options: Paypal Visas Mastercard Apple Pay Google Pay Easy payment. Can be canceled at any time. Restore iTunes subscription manager+ is processed through your iTunes account… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Start-up from Munich: QuantumDiamonds builds 152 million euro factory004593
German Manager Magazine: VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: German car manufacturers with lowest quarterly profit since 2009004593
The Germans Car manufacturer From July to September, they were under greater pressure than at any time since the financial crisis. Considered together, sales and turnover remained at Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes Benz although largely stable. However, the manufacturers’ operating profit (EBIT) fell by almost 76 percent. With a total of just over 1.7 billion… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: VW, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: German car manufacturers with lowest quarterly profit since 2009004593
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW: German car manufacturers with lowest quarterly profit since 2009012043
The automotive industry is in crisis worldwide. German manufacturers are hit particularly hard. Profits in particular are under pressure, as a new analysis shows. Go to Source
EU: FDP calls for complete withdrawal of the combustion ban
From the FDP’s point of view, corrections to the planned ban on combustion engines in the EU are not enough. The party leader sees the future of the automotive industry in Europe at risk. (Combustion ban, Electric car) Go to Source
E-Pickups: Rivian is developing its own AI chip for autonomous driving
Rivian presents its own processor, AI assistants and lidar integration and will launch a subscription for autonomous driving in early 2026. (Rivian, star Wars) Go to Source
Electric SUV: Geely is testing a car with 90-degree steering
The car manufacturer Geely has presented an electric car prototype with wheel hub motors that can drive sideways and turn on the spot. (Park, Electric car) Go to Source
German FAZ: “You know him”010345
The car crisis dictates the topics in the Baden-Württemberg state election campaign. On Friday, the CDU brought Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the chairman of the EPP parliamentary group, Manfred Weber, and its top candidate Manuel Hagel to Heidelberg to inform about the “end of the combustion engine”. According to Weber, a serious industrial policy mistake by… Continue reading German FAZ: “You know him”010345
German FAZ: VW sets billion-dollar milestone for German auto industry010345
FAZ+Battery cells for electric cars: VW sets a billion-dollar milestone for the German auto industryDecember 13, 2025, 11:30 a.m. Reading time: 7 min. Expand image descriptionThe Volkswagen car company is putting its first battery cell factory into operation in Salzgitter. It is Europe’s last chance to catch up with China. Go to Source
CO2 fleet requirements: EU is considering weakening climate requirements for car manufacturers
Instead of annual targets, car manufacturers should be able to offset their CO2 emissions over several years in the future. (car, EU Commission) Go to Source