Dear reader, Employers and employees at VW have had a lot in recent days fought into the night for an agreement in the industrial dispute. The breakthrough is now apparently getting closer; There is growing hope in Wolfsburg that the billions in savings will be found before Christmas. We’ll keep you updated today. In the… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: News about Volkswagen, Continental, Brose, Tesla – in the newsletter “manage:mobility”003840
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German Handelsblatt: Collective bargaining conflict: VW and IG Metall should move towards a compromise – talks are dragging on010321
According to a report, an agreement is approaching in which all of the plants in Germany could be retained. Without a decision, there is a risk of new strikes starting in January. Go to Source
Electric cars: Trump wants to promote battery production instead of electric cars
The new US government under Trump apparently no longer wants to promote electric cars and charging infrastructure. The focus is on strategic economic goals. (Electric car, Tesla) Go to Source
Chevrolet: Electric car is too quiet and is being recalled
Chevrolet’s Equinox EV is too quiet – even for an electric car: pedestrians would not be able to hear the vehicle approaching. (Electric car, car) Go to Source
IG Metall: Dispute at Tesla Gigafactory near Berlin escalates
IG Metall is taking legal action against the works council chairwoman of the Tesla Gigafactory and is demanding her removal. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
E-car production: Thousands of jobs are at risk at Porsche
Porsche is facing major challenges in electromobility and is cutting back on production. This has an impact on employment. (Porsche Taycan, Electric car) Go to Source
Bundestag elections: Union against combustion ban – Greens still in favor
After the vote of confidence, the parties present their election programs. There are very different statements about e-mobility. (Electric car, policy) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes CEO fills three more top jobs with confidants010320
As a result of the board restructuring, the car manufacturer is also making changes to key positions below the top management level. CEO Ola Källenius installs loyal forces. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Thomas Klein becomes the new van boss at Mercedes-Benz010319
The manager will head the Dax group’s highly profitable small van division from March. Mercedes boss Källenius raves about Klein – despite a misjudgment. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Collective bargaining conflict: VW and IG Metall should move towards a compromise – talks are dragging on010318
According to a report, an agreement is approaching in which all of the plants in Germany could be retained. Without a decision, there is a risk of new strikes starting in January. Go to Source