Almost exactly a year ago, the new one explained Renault-Boss Luca de Meo (54) in an interview with manager magazin, how he wants to get the battered French car icon moving again. Looking ahead to 2021, one can say: de Meo achieved his goal last year. The carmaker returned to profitability in 2021 and even… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Luca de Meo drives Renault into the black001547
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German Manager Magazin: At VW, many shifts will be canceled from April001546
“We had to phase out temporary work at almost all locations and therefore changed course at the turn of the year,” said Volkswagen-Chief Human Resources Officer Gunnar Kilian of the German Press Agency. Plants like Emden are already geared towards two shifts instead of three shifts at VW. Works council chief Daniela Cavallo emphasized: “We… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: At VW, many shifts will be canceled from April001546
German Handelsblatt: Chip crisis: Layers off for the time being only in the VW plant in Wolfsburg003784
Wolfsburg Due to the drop in production caused by the chip crisis, Volkswagen is not planning any further cuts in shifts outside the Wolfsburg main plant for the time being – but the works council is continuing to put pressure on improved chip purchasing. “We had to phase out temporary work at almost all locations… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Chip crisis: Layers off for the time being only in the VW plant in Wolfsburg003784
German FAZ: King in the great stream002606
It’s been almost nine years since BMW heralded the age of electric cars with the small i3. The Munich-based company has given itself plenty of time for the next very own electric car in order to take “the next big step in the transition to e-mobility”. With the SUV iX, BMW is now attacking from… Continue reading German FAZ: King in the great stream002606
German FAZ: The new face of fashion002606
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German Manager Magazin: Daimler is now called Mercedes-Benz001497
January 29th is a day with special meaning for the Daimler-Group: On this day 136 years ago, on January 29, 1886, the car pioneer Carl Benz, forefather of the group, submitted his patent for the first motor car. So it is no coincidence that the company changes its name on exactly this day: Daimler becomes… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Daimler is now called Mercedes-Benz001497
German FAZ: Ene mene miste002507
As a customer, can you get more if the provider leaves something out? The Renault Kangoo Rapid occupies a special position in the manageable crowd of compact transporters: it lacks the B-pillar between the sliding and passenger doors, both end in stops at the top and bottom. This is not a cost-cutting measure by a… Continue reading German FAZ: Ene mene miste002507
German Handelsblatt: Interview: Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares: “Nobody cares that Opel is now making money”003655
Carlos Tavares The Stellantis boss is sticking to his basic course for the Opel renovation. (Photo: Reuters) Paris As head of Opel parent company Stellantis, Carlos Tavares is not in a good position in Germany. After fierce protests from politicians and unions, Tavares had to withdraw his plans to spin off the plants in Rüsselsheim… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview: Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares: “Nobody cares that Opel is now making money”003655
German FAZ: “We want to get into the top three with Opel” 002451
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German Handelsblatt: READING RECOMMENDATION FROM THE HANDELSBLATT EDITOR: So that the combustion engine survives – Porsche takes a risky bet on synthetic gasoline003619
Porsche 911 GTS For Porsche, it is important to secure the future of the iconic 911 sports car. Porsche hopes to be able to continue building the cult car with e-fuels even in the era of electromobility. (Photo: Porsche) Düsseldorf, Stuttgart It is only a short sentence in the coalition agreement of the new federal… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: READING RECOMMENDATION FROM THE HANDELSBLATT EDITOR: So that the combustion engine survives – Porsche takes a risky bet on synthetic gasoline003619