The continuation of the criminal trial against former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn in the diesel affair has been postponed. The criminal chamber was informed that the 77-year-old was in hospital after an accident, the Braunschweig regional court said. The trial dates for this Wednesday and Thursday have been canceled. The court did not want to… Continue reading German FAZ: Criminal trial against ex-VW boss Winterkorn postponed007756
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German FAZ: The comeback of the scrapping bonus007755
Shortly before Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens)’s car summit on Monday afternoon, the idea of a scrappage bonus is making an unexpected comeback: drivers who swap their petrol or diesel car for a new electric car should receive a bonus of 6,000 euros, demand economic politicians from the SPD parliamentary group. Anyone who switches… Continue reading German FAZ: The comeback of the scrapping bonus007755
German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: VW increases pressure with leaflets and drums up support for austerity program003591
In the dispute over possible job cuts and plant closures Volkswagen Europe’s largest car manufacturer is increasing the pressure. Before the start of collective bargaining negotiations with the IG Metall On Wednesday, the company asked the workforce to make concessions via a leaflet. “We have to increase productivity. We need to reduce our labor costs,”… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: VW increases pressure with leaflets and drums up support for austerity program003591
VW/Audi dealer association: “Need long-term perspectives”
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German Handelsblatt: Federal Labor Court: “It will certainly be a tough transformation process at VW”009741
The President of the Federal Labor Court doubts that VW will really continue without layoffs this time. Gallner does not believe that there is currently a law on time recording. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW: Crisis in Wolfsburg – decision on billion-dollar investments wobbles009740
Job cuts and possible factory closures: The crisis at Volkswagen could also slow down the car company’s investment planning. An important decision could be made this week. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Federal Labor Court: “It will certainly be a tough transformation process at VW”009739
The President of the Federal Labor Court doubts that VW will really continue without layoffs this time. Gallner does not believe that there is currently a law on time recording. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Volkswagen: This is how the VW Golf wants to get back to the top009738
The VW Golf VIII got off to a pretty bumpy start and has also weakened recently. Now an extensive model update is ironing out the operating and software weaknesses. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes wants to offer automated driving up to 95 kilometers per hour009737
So far, Mercedes’ semi-autonomous system can only be used at low speeds. That should change. Only the Federal Motor Transport Authority still has to give the green light. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Gemini: Google supplies AI for digital VW assistant009736
The Google AI Gemini is intended to become the basis for the group’s service application. It is intended to guide VW drivers on how to change tires. Go to Source