The supplier had to take responsibility for the diesel crisis late on. Now Continental could claim damages due to possible breaches of duty by former board members. Go to Source
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German Handelsblatt: Motorcycles: This China bike challenges BMW with a competitive price010449
The Chinese motorcycle brand Zontes relies on affordable prices. Now it is also pushing into the upper segment of mid-range travel enduros – actually the home of BMW. Go to Source
German FAZ: Japan merger of Daimler Truck is getting closer008556
Now Hino has reached an agreement with US authorities to both end the criminal investigation and resolve the civil claims. The Japanese company will pay a total of around 1.17 billion euros in penalties and compensation to the US Department of Justice and other authorities, as Hino announced on Thursday. The company will also improve… Continue reading German FAZ: Japan merger of Daimler Truck is getting closer008556
German FAZ: Nobody knows what will become of Germany008556
Nobody in the committee investigating nuclear power could expect anything other than his old line from Robert Habeck. Accordingly, the continued use after the start of the Ukrainian war and shortly after the formation of the traffic light coalition was examined “with an open mind” and not according to the motto because what should not… Continue reading German FAZ: Nobody knows what will become of Germany008556
German FAZ: Poultry farmers and zoos on alert 008556
Last week, the discovery of a Canada goose dead from avian flu caused concern among poultry farmers. The H5N1 virus variant is very contagious. Now farms, zoos and animal parks are also on alert because of foot and mouth disease (FMD). This disease, which is fatal to even-toed ungulates, was discovered in water buffaloes in… Continue reading German FAZ: Poultry farmers and zoos on alert 008556
German FAZ: Japan merger of Daimler Truck is getting closer008556
Now Hino has reached an agreement with US authorities to both end the criminal investigation and resolve the civil claims. The Japanese company will pay a total of around 1.17 billion euros in penalties and compensation to the US Department of Justice and other authorities, as Hino announced on Thursday. The company will also improve… Continue reading German FAZ: Japan merger of Daimler Truck is getting closer008556
German FAZ: Fresh wind and hot iron008556
When Renault presented its Rafale at the Le Bourget air show in 2023, a storm blew away the balustrades and rain broke through the tent roof. What was the Frenchman doing? Served champagne and hoped for a good omen. As far as can be seen, the earthly representative of the fighter jet is not conquering… Continue reading German FAZ: Fresh wind and hot iron008556
German Manager Magazine: Electric car: Polestar wants to produce its latest model in Europe003902
The Swedish electric car maker Polestar, controlled by Chinese owners, wants to expand its business in Europe and produce cars on its home continent for the first time. The new Polestar 7 model will be produced in Europe, Polestar boss Michael Lohscheller (56) told the news agencies dpa-AFX and dpa on Thursday. “The costs are… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Electric car: Polestar wants to produce its latest model in Europe003902
German Manager Magazine: Association of European Automobile Manufacturers Acea: New Acea boss Ola Källenius starts his term with three demands003902
Ola Källenius (55) had already briefly summarized his goals as head of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers Acea when he was elected to office in December last year: “During my presidency, Acea will focus on improving the regulatory conditions in order to increase our competitiveness in the market “To promote the digital and electric… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Association of European Automobile Manufacturers Acea: New Acea boss Ola Källenius starts his term with three demands003902
German Handelsblatt: Car industry: VW, BMW and Tesla invested billions – now the car crisis is catching up with East Germany010448
The new countries magically attracted car companies, then a shock followed. Thuringia and Saxony could quickly catch up – if politics play along. Go to Source