Mercedes will not change its course when it comes to electric mobility. The path taken is less successful than expected, but decarbonization is not in question. Go to Source
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German FAZ: A Japanese comes from Allgäu008355
The technical basis of some motorhomes driven in the West has already made a long journey from the Far East before the conversion. The Mitsubishi L300 and its bigger brother Canter have made many holiday homes mobile. Nissan was also on the road as a city Indian with the NV 200, which was converted into… Continue reading German FAZ: A Japanese comes from Allgäu008355
German FAZ: Scenes of a transformation008354
Renault is one of the most enthusiastic protagonists of electromobility. The small car Zoe came onto the market eleven years ago and was approved in the spring. The electric R4 and R5 will inherit it. Although Renault is bravely staying on the ball, electric driving has not developed nearly as brilliantly as the French manufacturer,… Continue reading German FAZ: Scenes of a transformation008354
German FAZ: No German car of the year 008353
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 008353
German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen offers US workers 14 percent003823
Volkswagen is offering newly unionized workers at its Tennessee assembly plant a 14 percent wage increase over four years. The company said there would also be profit sharing. The carmaker and the UAW union have been in contract talks for months. According to VW, the company’s offer now includes profit sharing for the first time… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen offers US workers 14 percent003823
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz is restructuring the board of directors – three men are moving up010276
The car manufacturer is reassigning some top jobs. A top manager from Conti returns, two women leave the board. The committee is becoming younger and more male. Källenius relies on confidants. Go to Source
Mercedes car dealership sales plans: constructive discussions
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German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: French answer to Mercedes – DS shows the No8010275
The electric sedan from the French Stellantis brand DS is intended to challenge the German premium giants. Will that also convince President Emmanuel Macron? Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen is considering moving Golf production abroad010274
Plant occupancy at VW is in full swing. It is unlikely that the Golf will remain in Wolfsburg in the electric age. One scenario envisages a solution similar to that of the beetle. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Audi factory in Brussels: Employees reject offer for 3,000 employees003820
Audi and the employee representatives of the plant in Brussels, which is about to be closed, cannot agree on a social plan. Audi said the company’s sixth offer was also rejected. The one for VolkswagenThe car manufacturer owned by the group wants to end car production in Brussels at the end of February. The search… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi factory in Brussels: Employees reject offer for 3,000 employees003820