Category: German Press

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

German FAZ: Where the anniversary bonus is canceled008161

Germans are loyal employees, at least when it comes to length of service. Although people are changing employers more frequently than a few years ago, more than 40 percent of all employees have still been with the same company for more than ten years. This is shown by figures from the Federal Statistical Office. Anyone… Continue reading German FAZ: Where the anniversary bonus is canceled008161

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 Manager Magazine: General Motors: GM is cutting almost 1,000 jobs worldwide003743

The US car manufacturer General Motors lays off almost 1,000 employees worldwide. Most positions will be in the USA will be eliminated, a person familiar with the process said on Friday. The company confirmed job cuts. In order to survive in the intensely competitive market, the group has to become faster. As part of this… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: General Motors: GM is cutting almost 1,000 jobs worldwide003743

German Manager Magazine: Auto industry: Job advertisements collapse by almost 30 percent003743

The crisis in the German auto industry is also reflected in the job market. The number of job offers from companies in the automotive sector has recently fallen significantly. According to an analysis by Index Research, around 88,100 positions were advertised nationwide between January and October 2024. This corresponds to a drop of 28 percent… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Auto industry: Job advertisements collapse by almost 30 percent003743