FAZ + cost comparison: Is the combustion engine still worth it?December 19, 2025, 5:55 p.m.Reading time: 6 minutes. Expand image descriptionThe European Union does not want to ban new combustion cars after all. Today, however, it is not uncommon for electric car drivers to travel cheaper. Go to Source
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German FAZ: Fraud verdict against former Audi boss is now legally binding010366
Emissions scandal: Fraud verdict against former Audi boss is now finalDecember 19, 2025, 4:03 p.m. Reading time: 1 min. Expand image descriptionThe Federal Court of Justice confirms three suspended sentences in the diesel scandal. Former Porsche board member Wolfgang Hatz and co-defendant engineer Giovanni P. are also affected by this. Go to Source
German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010365
The capital is the backdrop to the eternal low mood. In the Estrel in Berlin-Neukölln, half Bettenburg, half congress center, the crisis-plagued Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume had to explain himself to his managers at a management conference this week. In the Chancellery, on the other hand, the car summits regularly provide beautiful images, but Blume… Continue reading German FAZ: Turning point for the car bosses010365
German Manager Magazine: Rupert Stadler: Fraud verdict against ex-Audi boss in diesel scandal legally binding004610
More than ten years after the emissions scandal was exposed Volkswagen and the corporate subsidiary Audi The former Audi boss Rupert Stadler (62) has finally been convicted of fraud. The Munich Regional Court’s ruling from 2023 is now legally binding, he said Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on Friday. The highest German court in civil… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Rupert Stadler: Fraud verdict against ex-Audi boss in diesel scandal legally binding004610
Renault and Dacia: Autohaus Beil opens operations in Heuchelheim and Marburg
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Expansion to Northern Germany: Rosier Group takes over Autohof Reimers
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German Handelsblatt: Diesel scandal: Federal Court of Justice confirms criminal verdict against Audi manager Stadler and Hatz012093
For the first time, there is a legally binding verdict in the emissions scandal: ex-Audi boss Rupert Stadler, former Audi board member Wolfgang Hatz and another manager are guilty. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Supply chain: “It will be attractive to purchase semiconductors more intensively in China” – BMW is bucking the trend012090
BMW’s new purchasing director Nicolai Martin wants to use more Chinese products. He is aware that he is ignoring geopolitical risks. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car financing: For around one billion euros: Mercedes is about to sell its leasing subsidiary012089
The DAX group wants to reduce costs – and would therefore also like to separate from its subsidiary Athlon. This did not develop as expected. There is already a possible buyer. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Combustion engine ban: “Completely ignores market reality”: BMW boss Zipse criticizes rules for company cars012088
The CEO of the Munich car manufacturer sees positive and negative aspects of the new regulation. On two points in particular, Zipse has little understanding of the EU’s approach. Go to Source