Since VW patriarch Ferdinand Piëch and IG Metall averted the loss of tens of thousands of jobs in the 1990s with a four-day week and wage cuts, there have hardly been any deep cuts. VW rushed from one record to the next and allowed huge excess capacity to build up in the factories. When it… Continue reading German FAZ: The end of the truce in the VW Group007584
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German FAZ: Bergab007583
It’s hard to argue that automakers’ share prices are cause for celebration. What Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz deliver on the trading floor raises questions. Oliver Blume overloaded with his numerous tasks? Oliver Zipse without a compelling answer to the upheavals? Ola Källenius took a wrong turn into a lost luxury strategy? Or has a… Continue reading German FAZ: Bergab007583
German FAZ: Tachograph 007582
Loud Lada, quiet LynkAmong the newly registered cars in Germany in 2023, Lada brand vehicles are the loudest, as a graphic from Statista shows based on data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority. Accordingly, the average driving noise level of all Russian brand cars registered last year is 73.6 decibels. This is followed by the… Continue reading German FAZ: Tachograph 007582
German FAZ: Inherit like Henry Ford II007582
Henry Ford II had barely returned from military service when he took over the helm of the Ford Motor Company in 1945. He modernized the company and made it one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. The charismatic leader marries three times. He leaves behind a trust in which the widow and son… Continue reading German FAZ: Inherit like Henry Ford II007582
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW wants to overturn the job guarantee – and close at least one German plant009543
The austerity measures are considered the toughest since the diesel scandal. The board gave details at a management meeting. The works council announces resistance. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW wants to overturn the employment guarantee – at least one larger plant is to close009542
The austerity measures are considered the toughest since the diesel scandal. There is currently a management meeting in progress at which the board provides details. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW wants to overturn the employment guarantee – at least one larger plant is to close009541
The austerity measures are considered the toughest since the diesel scandal. There is currently a management meeting in progress at which the board provides details. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Too many recalls and high provisions: BMW sees “significant deficits” among its suppliers009540
A wave of recalls is weighing on the auto industry. The problem is particularly growing at BMW, where the company is giving quality tutoring to suppliers. But their industry points to a completely different problem. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Audi Q5: Finally something new – Audi is giving the Q5 a new look009539
Audi is relaunching its mid-range SUV. The new edition of the Q5 and SQ5 is launching with electrified diesel and gasoline engines. This is an important step for the people of Ingolstadt. Go to Source
German FAZ: From 47 to ?007578
Some people are afraid of Chinese car manufacturers like a rabbit is afraid of a snake. But so far they are having a hard time on the German market. Selling cars from scratch is not easy. Sales wants to be organized and the customer wants to be convinced. Go to Source