Category: German Press

German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008202

There is growing concern among car manufacturers about punitive quotas for electric car sales in the UK. Some manufacturers are urging the Labor government to relax the requirements, but so far Transport Minister Louise Haigh has shown only limited willingness to be more flexible. This year, car brands must sell at least 22 percent of… Continue reading German FAZ: Unrest over electric car quotas in England008202

German FAZ: Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt applies for bankruptcy protection008204

After a long struggle to find new financing, the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the American bankruptcy code. As the company announced on Thursday evening, this will enable it to “restructure its debts, adapt the business based on current customer needs and create growth prospects.” At the… Continue reading German FAZ: Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt applies for bankruptcy protection008204

German FAZ: VW workforce is “ready to fight”: What will the third round of collective bargaining bring?008202

The most important thing for you on Thursday: 1. VW workforce is “ready for battle”2. “A black day for Ford”3. Cum-ex key witness is in court4. Will a climate compromise be achieved in Baku?5. Fine-tuning for the Thuringian Blackberry Coalition6. Destroyed Baltic Sea cables: Freighter suspected of sabotage7. A film about power and intrigue in… Continue reading German FAZ: VW workforce is “ready to fight”: What will the third round of collective bargaining bring?008202

German FAZ: VW workforce is “ready to fight”: What will the third round of collective bargaining bring?008202

The most important thing for you on Thursday: 1. VW workforce is “ready for battle”2. “A black day for Ford”3. Cum-ex key witness is in court4. Will a climate compromise be achieved in Baku?5. Fine-tuning for the Thuringian Blackberry Coalition6. Destroyed Baltic Sea cables: Freighter suspected of sabotage7. A film about power and intrigue in… Continue reading German FAZ: VW workforce is “ready to fight”: What will the third round of collective bargaining bring?008202

German Manager Magazine: Tesla Model 3 once again comes last in the TÜV defect report 003755

More than one in five cars recently failed the general TÜV inspection with “significant” or even “dangerous defects”. The share of 20.6 percent corresponds to the long-term level, according to the TÜV report published on Thursday. At least the defects in German cars don’t seem to be increasing, even though they are getting older on… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla Model 3 once again comes last in the TÜV defect report 003755

German Manager Magazine: Car market: Germany is the only EU country to sell more petrol cars again003754

The new car market in the EU increased slightly in October. New registrations rose by 1.1 percent compared to the same month last year, as the European manufacturers’ association Acea announced on Thursday. There was therefore less demand for combustion engines, while electric car sales increased slightly. However, the bottom line plus is mainly due… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Car market: Germany is the only EU country to sell more petrol cars again003754

German Manager Magazine: Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in the USA, Heide should continue to operate as before003755

The Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt, once set up to set up independent battery cell production for electric cars in Europe, is seeking protection under Chapter 11 of bankruptcy law in the USA. The financially troubled company announced this on Thursday. The restructuring process protects the company of co-founder and CEO Peter Carlsson (54) from… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Northvolt files for bankruptcy protection in the USA, Heide should continue to operate as before003755

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Collective bargaining round ends without agreement – ​​warning strikes possible from December003754

Volkswagen is heading for a labor dispute before Christmas in a dispute with its workforce over billions in savings. IG Metall negotiator Thorsten Gröger said on Thursday in Wolfsburg that the union is now proposing a vote on warning strikes from December 1st. “If necessary, it will be a labor dispute that the Federal Republic… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Collective bargaining round ends without agreement – ​​warning strikes possible from December003754