No way, the name says it all. Even though Rivian produces its electric cars in a town called Normal, pretty much nothing is normal at this American car manufacturer, which no one knows whether it should still be called a start-up or already part of the new elite. On the one hand, in rural Illinois… Continue reading German FAZ: The anti-Tesla as a Volkswagen helper008162
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German FAZ: Volkswagen and BMW depend on Tesla008161
Markets could hardly develop more differently: While strong growth and a sales record were once again achieved in China with 673,000 electric cars sold in October, the market in Germany fell by five percent to around 35,500 cars. Even if the German manufacturers are still hardly relevant in the two large electric car markets of… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and BMW depend on Tesla008161
German FAZ: VW management should also forgo salary 008160
When the corona pandemic raged four years ago, executives of some DAX companies wanted to set an example. Ola Källenius, CEO of the Mercedes Group, then still Daimler, and Elmar Degenhart from Continental gave up part of their remuneration. Christian Klein from SAP and other managers also joined in. According to the message, the epidemic… Continue reading German FAZ: VW management should also forgo salary 008160
German FAZ: No German car of the year 008160
The Car of the Year award has been presented since 1964, known in Germany as “Car of the Year”. There will also be one in 2025. And for the second time since 2022, this is again a slap in the face for German industry. The most coveted prize in the automotive industry is awarded by… Continue reading German FAZ: No German car of the year 008160
German FAZ: No German car of the year 008160
The Car of the Year award has been presented since 1964, known in Germany as “Car of the Year”. There will also be one in 2025. And for the second time since 2022, this is again a slap in the face for German industry. The most coveted prize in the automotive industry is awarded by… Continue reading German FAZ: No German car of the year 008160
German FAZ: No German car of the year 008160
The Car of the Year award has been presented since 1964, known in Germany as “Car of the Year”. There will also be one in 2025. And for the second time since 2022, this is again a slap in the face for German industry. The most coveted prize in the automotive industry is awarded by… Continue reading German FAZ: No German car of the year 008160
German FAZ: No German car of the year 008162
The Car of the Year award has been presented since 1964, known in Germany as “Car of the Year”. There will also be one in 2025. And for the second time since 2022, this is again a slap in the face for German industry. The most coveted prize in the automotive industry is awarded by… Continue reading German FAZ: No German car of the year 008162
German FAZ: The anti-Tesla as a Volkswagen helper008161
No way, the name says it all. Even though Rivian produces its electric cars in a town called Normal, pretty much nothing is normal at this American car manufacturer, which no one knows whether it should still be called a start-up or already part of the new elite. On the one hand, in rural Illinois… Continue reading German FAZ: The anti-Tesla as a Volkswagen helper008161
German FAZ: Hey, motorcycle!008160
Everyone was back, even those who weren’t there last time. BMW, Harley-Davidson and KTM were among the returnees, which was invigorating and also a bit rueful. No one notable was missed this time, unless you count Indian among the notables. The Milan Salon pulsated as it once did and pulverized predictions of a rapid death… Continue reading German FAZ: Hey, motorcycle!008160
German FAZ: Painful changes008162
There is currently one bad news after another in the greater Kassel area: In addition to the fears for jobs at the Volkswagen plant in Baunatal, there is now the loss of up to 750 jobs at the inverter manufacturer SMA Solar in Niestetal. Of all things, this is a company that had great hopes… Continue reading German FAZ: Painful changes008162