Whether Chanel, Hermès or LVMH – luxury goods companies are a mainstay of the French economy, and their bags, perfumes and clothes are world-famous. The French have a harder time with other premium products. When you think of high-quality and high-priced cars, you tend to think of Porsche, Mercedes, Audi and BMW instead of Renault… Continue reading German FAZ: “For bags there is LVMH, for cars there is DS”008378
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German FAZ: A Japanese comes from Allgäu008377
The technical basis of some motorhomes driven in the West has already made a long journey from the Far East before the conversion. The Mitsubishi L300 and its bigger brother Canter have made many holiday homes mobile. Nissan was also on the road as a city Indian with the NV 200, which was converted into… Continue reading German FAZ: A Japanese comes from Allgäu008377
German FAZ: Scenes of a transformation008376
Renault is one of the most enthusiastic protagonists of electromobility. The small car Zoe came onto the market eleven years ago and was approved in the spring. The electric R4 and R5 will inherit it. Although Renault is bravely staying on the ball, electric driving has not developed nearly as brilliantly as the French manufacturer,… Continue reading German FAZ: Scenes of a transformation008376
German FAZ: “For bags there is LVMH, for cars there is DS”008378
Whether Chanel, Hermès or LVMH – luxury goods companies are a mainstay of the French economy, and their bags, perfumes and clothes are world-famous. The French have a harder time with other premium products. When you think of high-quality and high-priced cars, you tend to think of Porsche, Mercedes, Audi and BMW instead of Renault… Continue reading German FAZ: “For bags there is LVMH, for cars there is DS”008378
German FAZ: What’s behind Tavares’ expulsion008377
The divergences had become too great. With immediate effect, the board of directors of the car manufacturer Stellantis accepted the resignation of Carlos Tavares as CEO on Sunday. The press release from the parent company of brands such as Peugeot, Fiat and Opel is brief, but its tone is unmistakable. In the past few weeks,… Continue reading German FAZ: What’s behind Tavares’ expulsion008377
German FAZ: Head of Opel parent company Stellantis resigns008376
The car manufacturer Stellantis, which is suffering from problems in the important US market and a weak industry situation, has to look for a new boss sooner than expected. The board of directors has accepted the resignation of Carlos Tavares, the multi-brand group (including Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, Alfa Romeo) announced on Sunday evening.… Continue reading German FAZ: Head of Opel parent company Stellantis resigns008376
German FAZ: How Volkswagen lost its way 008378
It’s a question that many people in Germany are asking right now: How could Volkswagen get to this point, how could the company slide so deeply into the crisis? “The fish always stinks from the head,” thundered IG Metall boss Christiane Benner into the crowd of angry employees at a protest rally in front of… Continue reading German FAZ: How Volkswagen lost its way 008378
German FAZ: The trick with the Andretti008377
Andretti back in Formula 1, now after all. Just completely different than planned. “I have to pinch myself,” said Andretti, “to make sure I’m not dreaming.” But Michael Andretti, who was once overwhelmed as a Grand Prix driver, won’t be there when Cadillac, the luxury brand of the General Motors Group (GM ), will be… Continue reading German FAZ: The trick with the Andretti008377
German FAZ: 50G crash in Las Vegas, Russell races to pole008376
In what could be the decisive Formula 1 race of the season, world championship leader Max Verstappen will start ahead of his pursuer Lando Norris. The Red Bull driver didn’t come close to George Russell as the fastest driver in qualifying in Las Vegas, but he was faster than Norris and starts the race from… Continue reading German FAZ: 50G crash in Las Vegas, Russell races to pole008376
German FAZ: IG Metall sees the door ajar008378
The power struggle between management and IG Metall has been causing a state of emergency in the Volkswagen Group for more than three months. At the start of the fifth round of negotiations on a new house tariff in a conference hotel in the Groß-Buchholz district of Hanover, the negotiators have now shown a willingness… Continue reading German FAZ: IG Metall sees the door ajar008378