The agreement between IG Metall and Volkswagen is a compromise, but it is tougher than it appears at first glance. Since the British Allies laid the foundation for the company in its current form in Wolfsburg after the Second World War, VW has weathered all crises without closing plants in Germany, often through questionable bargaining.… Continue reading German FAZ: Clearcutting in the East008427
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German FAZ: “The agreed reduction corresponds to two to three large plants”008426
The agreement is good news for Volkswagen. With this package of measures, we are setting the course for the future. We are reducing excess capacity at German locations. This enables us to produce vehicles in the volume segment at competitive costs in Germany. And it is the basis for us to be an economical and… Continue reading German FAZ: “The agreed reduction corresponds to two to three large plants”008426
German FAZ: What the car crisis means for Hesse008425
According to figures from the State Statistical Office from September, almost 42,000 men and women in Hesse are employed in the “manufacture of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts”. The map also refers to this group: It shows the locations of companies that develop or manufacture vehicles and components for them and employ a total… Continue reading German FAZ: What the car crisis means for Hesse008425
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Irregularities in Russian transactions with BMW cars010352
Trade with Russia is no longer free as a result of the war of aggression against Ukraine. Companies are trying to circumvent the sanctions. BMW is also affected by this. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Irregularities in Russian transactions with BMW cars010351
Trade with Russia is no longer free as a result of the war of aggression against Ukraine. Companies are trying to circumvent the sanctions. BMW is also affected by this. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: What VW and IG Metall have agreed on003849
VW main plant in Wolfsburg: Around 60,000 employees work in the VW main plant, where they produce the mass-produced Golf, Golf Variant, Tiguan and Touran models. At the same time, Wolfsburg is the headquarters of the Volkswagen Group with a total of ten vehicle brands (VW, VW Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, Seat, Cupra, Ducati, Porsche,… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: What VW and IG Metall have agreed on003849
End of the home office privilege: Mercedes manager forced to implement austerity measures
Mercedes-Benz has announced drastic measures for its management level. Salaries are frozen and home offices are canceled. (Mercedes Benz, Electric car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes CEO fills three more top jobs with confidants010350
As a result of the board restructuring, the car manufacturer is also making changes to key positions below the top management level. CEO Ola Källenius installs loyal forces. Go to Source
German FAZ: Almonds in March 008424
After extensive facelift, the new 2 Series Gran Coupé from BMW arrives with almond-shaped headlights and a more rounded design language. Two vertical and slightly arrow-shaped LEDs symbolize dynamism and serve as position and daytime running lights as well as direction indicators. The taillights have a bend on the bottom like the BMW X2. The… Continue reading German FAZ: Almonds in March 008424
German Manager Magazine: Mercedes-Benz savings plans: salary increases and home office for managers canceled003848
Mercedes boss Ola Källenius (55) is continuing his austerity measures. The company will be canceling salary increases and home offices for its managers next year, a spokesman said. The goal is to Mercedes Benz to make it even more weatherproof and successful in the long term, said a company spokesman. The manager magazine had already… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Mercedes-Benz savings plans: salary increases and home office for managers canceled003848