Dieter Zetsche It is becoming increasingly clear how much the manager has let the reins slip over the past few years of his 13-year reign as Daimler boss. (Photo: AP) The timing was perfect. On September 26, 2018, the former Daimler-Boss Dieter Zetsche and his supervisor Manfred Bischoff put their master plan into practice. First,… Continue reading Comment: Dieter Zetsche should forego the post of Daimler chief supervisor
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Auto industry: VW boss Herbert Diess: “I would like a higher CO2 tax from politics”
VW boss Herbert Diess Davos VW-Boss Herbert Diess demands a much higher one from politics Price for climate-damaging carbon dioxide emissions, “I think the price is too low. I would still like to see a higher CO2 tax from politics, ”said the CEO of the world’s largest automobile group to the“ Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung ”(FAZ… Continue reading Auto industry: VW boss Herbert Diess: “I would like a higher CO2 tax from politics”
Car maker: Ola Källenius will probably have to make even bigger cuts at Daimler
Ola Källenius The 50-year-old is a trained businessman, but also a technology freak. (Photo: imago images / Nordphoto) Munich If something went wrong Ex-Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche was able to get really loud. However, his successor is not upset. Reacts to even the worst news Ola Källenius calm and controlled, it says in his environment.… Continue reading Car maker: Ola Källenius will probably have to make even bigger cuts at Daimler
Car maker: Opel is now also saving on design – and cutting 40 percent of jobs in the division
Opel Sketch The carmaker is thinning out its design division. (Photo: Opel) Munich Opel has been part of the French carmaker since 2017 PSA (Peugeot, Citroën, DS), but the brand with the flash emphasizes its independence at every opportunity. “In Rüsselsheim, all future Opel-Models designed and developed, “stated Opel boss Michael Lohscheller at an event… Continue reading Car maker: Opel is now also saving on design – and cutting 40 percent of jobs in the division
Diesel scandal: VW and consumer advocates are already haggling over the compensation of 400,000 customers
Volkswagen logo 400,000 customers can now hope for compensation. (Photo: AFP) Dusseldorf Volkswagen and the consumer association Discussions about an extrajudicial solution to the diesel dispute began. As the Handelsblatt learned from informed circles, there have already been several dates in which the parties to the dispute exchanged their arguments. A comparison would see the… Continue reading Diesel scandal: VW and consumer advocates are already haggling over the compensation of 400,000 customers
Possible new Renault boss Luca de Meo: This man could inherit Carlos Ghosn
REUTERS Luca de Meo at a car presentation French car maker Renault has had a pretty disastrous 2019. Sales fell 3.4 percent worldwide. And also the scandal surrounding Carlos Ghosn ex-boss of the company who has since fled to Lebanon, is likely to keep the company busy in the current year. In order to get… Continue reading Possible new Renault boss Luca de Meo: This man could inherit Carlos Ghosn
Electric mobility: VW only wants money from the state for a limited time
Julian Stratenschulte / DPA VW electric car ID.3: State aid in the “initial ignition” The car maker Volkswagen (VW) only sees the need for state subsidies for electric cars in the early days. “We are committed to the start phase of the switch to E-mobility to promote. That is necessary in order to implement economically… Continue reading Electric mobility: VW only wants money from the state for a limited time
Interview with Thomas Ulbrich and Kerstin Andreae: “E-mobility can only succeed with each other” – VW and the energy sector are approaching each other
Andreae and Ulbrich The BDEW general manager and the VW brand board member for electromobility bring the energy and automotive industries together. (Photo: Nils Bröer for Handelsblatt) Volkswagen only sees the need for state subsidies for electric cars in the early days. “We are committed to promoting the start phase of the switch to e-mobility.… Continue reading Interview with Thomas Ulbrich and Kerstin Andreae: “E-mobility can only succeed with each other” – VW and the energy sector are approaching each other
Collective bargaining: Daimler boss Källenius calls IG Metall for moderation
Ola Källenius The Daimler boss has prescribed a savings program for his company. (Photo: Reuters) Stuttgart Daimler-Boss Ola Källenius has the IG metal called for restraint in the upcoming collective bargaining. “In this situation, we think it is very, very sensible to adjust the requirements accordingly,” said Källenius in an interview with the “Automobilwoche” (Monday).… Continue reading Collective bargaining: Daimler boss Källenius calls IG Metall for moderation
The next revolution
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