According to a report, the tech group wants to significantly increase its sales in China. The government had previously asked German companies to reduce their business in China. Go to Source
Category: German Press
Renault: VW is examining alliance for 20,000 euro electric car
According to company circles, Volkswagen is considering cooperating with Renault in the development of an electric car at a competitive price of 20,000 euros. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Volkswagen wants to get help for a 20,000 euro car – a competitor from France is probably ready008234
CEO Blume is promising a cheap electric model by 2030. But this can hardly be implemented profitably. An old friend could save the plan. Go to Source
E-car: Finns want sympathy strikes against Tesla
The strike against Tesla in Sweden continues to expand internationally. The company also suffered its first legal defeats. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Google Maps: Android Auto saves parking space upon arrival
Until now, a parking space could only be saved manually using Google Maps – the Maps version in Android Auto now makes it easier for drivers. (Android Auto, Google) Go to Source
Morgan XP-1: Morgan presents prototype of an electric three-wheeler
The XP-1 is not intended to go into series production. But the British sports car manufacturer Morgan wants to gain experience for future electric cars. (Electric car, automobile) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes frustrates investors – luxury strategy raises serious concerns008233
Sluggish electric sales and increasing discounts are weighing on the car manufacturer’s shares. The first investors have doubts about the luxury strategy. The board under CEO Källenius is playing for time. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Norwegian sovereign wealth fund warns Tesla, trade unionists show solidarity with workers002942
Tesla should respect fundamental labor rights, including union collective bargaining rights. A spokesman for Norway’s $1.5 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world’s largest equity investors, told Reuters. The carmaker is facing protests from unions and some pension funds in Scandinavia over its refusal to meet a demand from Swedish mechanics for bargaining rights… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Norwegian sovereign wealth fund warns Tesla, trade unionists show solidarity with workers002942
German Manager Magazine: US union UAW wants to organize VW employees at the Chattanooga plant002942
The US auto workers union UAW is achieving the goal of establishing a union base at the US Chattanooga plant Volkswagen for the initial conclusion of a collective agreement. More than 1,000 employees at the plant, 30 percent of the workforce, have signed the cards authorizing the union to take action, said the United Auto… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: US union UAW wants to organize VW employees at the Chattanooga plant002942
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW is considering cooperation with Renault for its 20,000 euro car008230
The team around CEO Blume is working hard on more affordable electric cars. Now it becomes clear: they will find it difficult to solve the task alone. Go to Source