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
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German Handelsblatt: Car industry: Mercedes wants to offer automated driving up to 95 kilometers per hour009731
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: Interview: “Don’t write us off” – Mercedes boss announces the largest product offensive in the company’s history009730
In an interview with Handelsblatt, Ola Källenius sticks to the luxury strategy, praises the innovative strength of German car manufacturers and calls for more lax CO2 targets. A signal worries him.
German Handelsblatt: VW: Crisis in Wolfsburg – decision on billion-dollar investments wobbles009729
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 FAZ: Mercedes wants to offer automated driving up to 95 kilometers per hour007751
Autobahn 8, Ulm towards Stuttgart. The Alba descent lies behind the travelers. A Mercedes S-Class is driving in the right lane directly behind a truck. The driver has his eyes on a news magazine, which he is holding with his hands next to the steering wheel. The screen shows a speed of almost 100 kilometers… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes wants to offer automated driving up to 95 kilometers per hour007751
German FAZ: Scrapping madness007753
It is a proposal for the scrap press with which the SPD wants to “stabilize Germany as an automobile location”: Anyone who has their combustion engine scrapped and buys a new electric car should collect 6,000 euros. In times of tight budgets, the Social Democrats are reviving a proposal that is transparent, useless and expensive.… Continue reading German FAZ: Scrapping madness007753
German FAZ: Criminal trial against ex-VW boss Winterkorn postponed 007752
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 postponed 007752
German FAZ: The comeback of the scrappage bonus007751
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 scrappage bonus007751
German Manager Magazine: Northvolt: Battery manufacturer wants to cut 1,600 jobs003588
The ailing Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt is fleshing out its savings program. The company wants to cut a total of 1,600 jobs at three locations, as Northvolt announced on Monday . Skellefteå will be hit hardest with 1,000 jobs, another 400 will be lost in Västerås and around 200 jobs in Stockholm. It is said… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Northvolt: Battery manufacturer wants to cut 1,600 jobs003588
German Manager Magazine: Diesel affair: Criminal trial against ex-VW boss Winterkorn postponed003588
The continuation of the criminal trial against former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn (77) 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… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Diesel affair: Criminal trial against ex-VW boss Winterkorn postponed003588