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German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Production stop at Tesla, all-clear at VW for the time being – this is how the conflict in the Red Sea affects the auto industry008331
The shelling of merchant ships by Houthi rebels forces Tesla to stop production in Grünheide. The conflict could affect German car manufacturers more when it comes to exports. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Outlook: From the Audi Q6 to the VW Tiguan – Ten exciting new products for the car year 2024008330
Classics are returning, bestsellers are getting a new edition – and some brands are venturing into new territory. Which new cars will be particularly interesting in 2024. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW with sales increase – almost all brands sell more cars008329
The VW Group’s sales increased by 12 percent last year. However, three brands reported declining sales. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Elon Musk: Tesla stops production in Grünheide due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea003021
The electric car manufacturer Tesla has to largely stop production in Grünheide near Berlin for around two weeks due to attacks on ships by the Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. As transport routes are shifting, a gap has arisen in the supply chains, as Tesla announced on Thursday. “Due to missing components, we… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Elon Musk: Tesla stops production in Grünheide due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea003021
German Manager Magazine: Porsche: Sales increased in 2023, China business wobbles003021
The car manufacturer Porsche sold slightly more sports and off-road vehicles last year. 320,221 vehicles were delivered worldwide in the past twelve months. That was 3.3 percent more than in 2022, as the DAX group announced on Friday in Stuttgart. Sales therefore grew in almost all regions of the world – although they collapsed in… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Porsche: Sales increased in 2023, China business wobbles003021
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: VW with sales increase – almost all brands sell more cars008328
The VW Group’s sales increased by 12 percent last year. However, three brands reported declining sales. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche feels weak sales in China008327
Sales in the People’s Republic fell by 15 percent in 2023. The sports car company is also expecting difficult market conditions in China this year. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes is losing touch with BMW in terms of sales – Audi is catching up008326
BMW defended its top spot among premium car manufacturers last year. The different developments are related to the pricing policy of the corporations. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Hertz is selling a third of its electric car fleet – and buying combustion engines003018 for it
The car rental company Hertz wants to sell a third of its global electric car fleet – and use some of the proceeds to buy combustion engines. Hertz announced on Thursday that they wanted to adapt the supply to demand. 20,000 electric vehicles from various manufacturers will be sold in the country over the course… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Hertz is selling a third of its electric car fleet – and buying combustion engines003018 for it