VW is noticeably pushing ahead with job cuts – but many of the agreed departures are only gradually taking effect. The Handelsblatt has figures showing how the car manufacturer is actually proceeding. Go to Source
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German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: High severance payments and paid partial retirement: More than 25,000 departures at VW contractually fixed011858
VW is noticeably pushing ahead with job cuts – but many of the agreed departures are only gradually taking effect. The Handelsblatt has figures showing how the car manufacturer is actually proceeding. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: High severance payments and paid partial retirement: More than 25,000 departures at VW contractually fixed011858
VW is noticeably pushing ahead with job cuts – but many of the agreed departures are only gradually taking effect. The Handelsblatt has figures showing how the car manufacturer is actually proceeding. Go to Source
German FAZ: Follow the big brother010250
They are still the exception, but they are becoming more: electric trucks. Aral Pulse is now blocking electric cars from the truck areas at 25 charging stations because the number of electric trucks is increasing. Daimler Truck with the Mercedes-Benz brand has always been one of the protagonists of electromobility in the commercial vehicle sector.… Continue reading German FAZ: Follow the big brother010250
German FAZ: The Mercedes boss’s second chance010249
FAZ + Ola Källenius under pressure: The Mercedes boss’s second chance November 15, 2025, 10:34 Reading time: 8 min. Expand image description Ola Källenius is rethinking. The Swede wants to lead the world’s oldest car manufacturer out of the crisis. There’s a lot ahead of him. Go to Source
Electromobility: Bundestag paves the way for bi-directional charging
The reform of the energy industry law makes it possible for the first time to regenerate electricity from electric cars without additional network fees – although with restrictions. (Electromobility, Electric car) Go to Source
Joint venture: Volkswagen and Rivian test new software in winter
Software development at the VW and Rivian joint venture is progressing. Tests with reference vehicles are scheduled to start in winter. (VW, Electric car) Go to Source
Acceleration: China forces sports cars to slow down
A new regulation in China will soon require all new cars to have a throttled start. However, it is quite generous. (car, Tesla Model S) Go to Source
Despite serious chemical burn cases: Nevada withdraws fines against Musk’s tunnel company
After two firefighters suffered chemical burns, Nevada imposed fines on Elon Musk’s tunnel company – and surprisingly collected them again. (The Boring Company, car) Go to Source
Autonomous driving: Terahertz sensor should work in fog and sun
The MIT spin-off Teradar is developing a new sensor technology for autonomous vehicles. It is intended to combine the advantages of radar and lidar. (Autonomous driving, car) Go to Source