Volkswagen wants to close plants, cut tens of thousands of jobs and implement wage cuts of ten percent. If the IG Metall boss has her way, the board should set a good example. Go to Source
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German FAZ: Are German cars still desirable?008133
German cars no longer appear as desirable as they did eight years ago: exports are currently almost a third lower than the previous record of 4.4 million cars. There is no doubt that many German-branded cars had great appeal for decades. In marketing terms, “must haves” are products that trigger an impulse to buy in… Continue reading German FAZ: Are German cars still desirable?008133
Autonomous driving: Moia is testing autonomous ID.Buzz 2025 in Hamburg
Transport Senator Anjes Tjarks describes the VW subsidiary Moia’s project as an important step for the future of public transport. (Autonomous driving, Electric car) Go to Source
German FAZ: Trump alarm in the auto industry 008129
When Donald Trump talks about his favorite economic policy topic, he goes into raptures. For him, “customs” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” Trump said in a panel discussion in Chicago in October. “That’s my favorite word.” Sometimes he threatens foreign companies with a 10 percent surcharge on everything they deliver to the… Continue reading German FAZ: Trump alarm in the auto industry 008129
German FAZ: This is how car insurance becomes cheaper008131
Many drivers are likely to receive unpleasant news from their vehicle insurance company these days: premiums for vehicle insurance are rising across the board – estimated by an average of around 7.8 percent. The reason for this is the increased costs for damages that insurance companies had to pay. “The costs for car spare parts… Continue reading German FAZ: This is how car insurance becomes cheaper008131
German FAZ: Trump alarm in the auto industry 008130
When Donald Trump talks about his favorite economic policy topic, he goes into raptures. For him, “customs” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” Trump said in a panel discussion in Chicago in October. “That’s my favorite word.” Sometimes he threatens foreign companies with a 10 percent surcharge on everything they deliver to the… Continue reading German FAZ: Trump alarm in the auto industry 008130
German FAZ: “A lot of trust has been broken”008129
“That doesn’t actually correspond to Volkswagen’s style.” Change is necessary at VW. “But with this very offensive approach, a lot of trust was broken. I see that critically.”Lies demanded that a solution must now be found quickly in the talks between VW and the union. “Negotiations consist of having to agree on compromises at some… Continue reading German FAZ: “A lot of trust has been broken”008129
German Handelsblatt: Karin Radström: “We are reviewing our entire business model” – Daimler Truck boss wants to tighten austerity measures010062
The world’s largest truck manufacturer is experiencing a decline in sales. The core brand Mercedes-Benz Trucks is particularly suffering. The new CEO is under increasing pressure to save money. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW subsidiary: Audi launches new sub-brand in China010061
Audi boss Döllner dares to break the taboo: He sacrifices the brand logo with the rings for a new start in China and extensively installs technology from the Chinese partner Saic. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Shares rally after Trump victory, market value rises to over a trillion dollars003726
The price increase of the Tesla-Share after the election victory of Donald Trump (78) has raised the electric car manufacturer’s market value above the one trillion dollar (0.93 billion euro) mark for the first time since 2022. The paper rose by more than 8 percent to $321.22 on Friday alone. It has increased by more… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla: Shares rally after Trump victory, market value rises to over a trillion dollars003726