Category: German Press

German FAZ: The environment has to be worth it007820

A week ago we asked the question on this site whether riding a motorcycle with an automatic transmission is even fun. Yamaha has a corresponding model at the start, as does BMW. Technically speaking, these are automated manual transmissions with the option of automatic gear changing. Our conclusion was that automatic systems with intervention options… Continue reading German FAZ: The environment has to be worth it007820

German FAZ: The EU’s punitive tariffs against China’s electric cars are poorly justified007821

A decision on the final confirmation of EU import duties on electric cars from China is due to be made this Friday. But the EU Commission’s analysis, on which the demand for tariffs is based, is on very shaky ground. This creates a bitter mood in the German auto industry because fundamentals that appear to… Continue reading German FAZ: The EU’s punitive tariffs against China’s electric cars are poorly justified007821

German FAZ: With double standards007820

After a few days of negotiations, it ended again on Tuesday. The Regional Court of Braunschweig has temporarily suspended the criminal proceedings against ex-Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn. The court’s decision is based on an expert report on the defendant’s ability to travel and stand trial. Further information about Winterkorn’s health is not known. In this… Continue reading German FAZ: With double standards007820

German FAZ: St. Brown’s throw into the history book007822

After his coup, Amon-Ra St. Brown felt ready for more. “I’m the third quarterback,” the Detroit Lions football star said confidently, and the wide receiver had every reason to be. St. Brown was the first German to complete a touchdown pass in the NFL – on an unforgettable evening at Ford Field. In the Monday… Continue reading German FAZ: St. Brown’s throw into the history book007822

German FAZ: The Schaefflers’ script007821

There is something to celebrate for Georg Schaeffler and Klaus Rosenfeld. In the time-honored trading hall of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the majority owner of the automotive supplier Schaeffler and his CEO will ring the heavy bell on the trading floor on Wednesday, including the obligatory photo of beaming managers in front of the bull… Continue reading German FAZ: The Schaefflers’ script007821

German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007820

Over-the-air updates, AI assistants, autonomous driving or sophisticated infotainment: digital functions are now more important as a selling point for cars than horsepower and brand image. In the new comparison of digital performance, behind the series winner Tesla it is mainly Chinese manufacturers such as Xpeng and BYD as well as the American providers Rivian… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen and General Motors continue to fall behind in competition007820

German Manager Magazine: Hall of Fame 2024: Which role models the German economy needs now003614

Pioneers, supporters, free spirits What role models the German economy needs now Economic Germany must reflect on its virtues: pioneering spirit, will to succeed, operational excellence and the ability to integrate. The personalities that manager magazin honors every year in the German Business Hall of Fame embody all of this – they are role models.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Hall of Fame 2024: Which role models the German economy needs now003614