Every second taxi used to be a Mercedes. However, as part of its luxury strategy, the group discontinued its special models for the commercial sector. Exclusive figures now show the enormous consequences. Go to Source
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German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes taxi business collapses – sales fall by 71 percent009783
Every second taxi used to be a Mercedes. However, as part of its luxury strategy, the group discontinued its special models for the commercial sector. Exclusive figures now show the enormous consequences. Go to Source
German FAZ: What’s the problem with replacing analogue electricity meters007793
The expansion of renewable energies is progressing, but when it comes to digitalization, the German electricity system lags significantly behind the rest of Europe. Only 160,000 of the more than 50 million electricity meters in Germany – less than one percent – are “intelligent”, meaning they can measure electricity consumption in real time and communicate… Continue reading German FAZ: What’s the problem with replacing analogue electricity meters007793
German FAZ: Only the Green Youth rebels against the realignment007792
Robert Habeck expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of a week of numerous resignations, departures and candidacies in his party. It was possible to find two candidates “very quickly and comparatively quietly” within two days of the resignation of the previous Green Party leader, whom Habeck described on Deutschlandfunk as “extraordinarily strong personalities and minds… Continue reading German FAZ: Only the Green Youth rebels against the realignment007792
German FAZ: The esprit of young seriousness007792
There are cars that sit right from the start. The Renault Captur has found more than two million customers since its market launch ten years ago. They initially resorted to a cute, handbag-sized SUV with lots of practical talents, but also a few rashnesses, such as headlights with the brightness of a candle of two… Continue reading German FAZ: The esprit of young seriousness007792
German Manager Magazine: UAW boss Shwan Fain: Largest US auto union calls on Stellantis workers to strike003603
The US auto union United Auto Workers (UAW) has the employees of Stellantis called for a strike and accused the Franco-Italian car manufacturer of breach of contract. “We have reviewed the serious violations of our contract and the pattern of illegal behavior by Stellantis. “The evidence is clear that CEO Carlos Tavares, 66, is steering… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: UAW boss Shwan Fain: Largest US auto union calls on Stellantis workers to strike003603
Electromobility: Solid-state batteries could be widespread in five years
In just a few years, electric cars in the low price segment with solid-state batteries could also be offered, says BYD’s chief scientist. (Solid state battery, Electric car) Go to Source
Gigafactory: Musk wants to address high levels of sickness at Tesla Grünheide
After Tesla management’s home visits to employees who often reported sick caused a stir, Elon Musk now wants to investigate the matter. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Sales crisis: Volkswagen again meets the forecast – sales, sales, returns: everything is shrinking009782
The car manufacturer has published another profit warning for the current financial year. The forecasts for sales as well as earnings and returns are being revised significantly downwards. Go to Source
German FAZ: Mind in the Gears007791
Was that a historic moment? The dawn of a time in which the use of a motorcycle will be different in key respects than before? Yamaha has introduced its first motorcycle with an automated manual transmission. Conclusion in advance: If this is the future, we are happy to accept it. Go to Source