At the Volkswagen-Group apparently has location data for around 800,000 electric cars from the VW brands, Audi, Seat and Skoda became public. By comparing them with other data on the network, they could in many cases be linked to the names and contact details of the drivers and thus be used for movement profiles, reports… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: Location data from around 800,000 electric cars publicly accessible003858
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Jürgen Stackmann in the AUTOHAUS podcast: “A hot year”
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German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: Sensitive data from VW electric cars was unprotected in the network010363
According to a report, publicly available data from 800,000 VW cars could be used to create user movement profiles. Politicians and entrepreneurs were also affected. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: Sensitive data from VW electric cars was unprotected in the network010362
According to a report, publicly available data from 800,000 VW cars could be used to create user movement profiles. Politicians and entrepreneurs were also affected. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: BYD: Suspicion of human trafficking at Chinese electric car factory in Brazil003857
Brazilian authorities have more than 100 Chinese workers at a construction site owned by the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD classified as a victim of human trafficking in the state of Bahia. The 163 workers were discovered on the premises of a Chinese company factory, authorities said late Thursday. Brazilian prosecutors released videos from the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: BYD: Suspicion of human trafficking at Chinese electric car factory in Brazil003857
German Handelsblatt: Car test: Red button on the steering wheel: This is how the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS behaves in the test010361
The revised GTS series of the Porsche 911 in the Targa version really has a lot to offer. But is the electrified car actually worth its hefty price? Go to Source
German FAZ: The year of severance pay008444
At the end of the year, the bad news from the German economy is coming in quick succession. Europe’s largest car manufacturer VW wants to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030. Thyssenkrupp’s steel division will lose 11,000 of its current 27,000 jobs. The automotive supplier Bosch is cutting another 5,500 jobs internationally. Go to… Continue reading German FAZ: The year of severance pay008444
Electric vehicles: Massive labor violations at BYD construction site in Brazil
Brazilian authorities have uncovered slavery-like working conditions for 163 Chinese workers at a BYD construction site in Brazil. (BYD, Electric car) Go to Source
German FAZ: No time for pessimism008443
Shortly before the turn of the year, the news from the economy is not encouraging. The agreement on the restructuring of Volkswagen has once again demonstrated how much the industry’s previous successes, which have been taken for granted over time, cannot be continued. The German economy, like other economies in Europe, has lost touch in… Continue reading German FAZ: No time for pessimism008443
German FAZ: Popemobile: Trade fairs on wheels008437
The devil wears Prada, so the Pope couldn’t possibly have chosen an Italian car. A Lamborghini like the one the highway police in boots drive? Or maybe a Fiat Panda, since there is already a Dacia Duster in the fleet that is rich in abstinence? It is said that the decision was made by secret… Continue reading German FAZ: Popemobile: Trade fairs on wheels008437