Rivian has surprisingly introduced a crossover alongside the R2. The Rivian R3 is said to be smaller and more affordable than the R2. (Rivian, Electric car) Go to Source
Category: German Press
Starting price of $45,000: Rivian introduces the R2 electric SUV
Rivian has unveiled its next-generation electric car, the R2. The electric SUV should accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. (Rivian, Electric car) Go to Source
Car theft through phishing: Researchers demonstrate the theft of a Tesla Model 3
In a video, two researchers show how Tesla cars can be taken over by phishing attacks. According to Tesla, the behavior demonstrated is probably “intentional”. (security breach, Electric car) Go to Source
Arson attack on Tesla power: investigation into unconstitutional sabotage
There is still no precise information about the perpetrators of the arson attack at the Tesla Gigafactory. The perpetrators could face a long prison sentence. (Gigafactory Berlin, Electric car) Go to Source
Electric station wagon: VW ID.7 Tourer starts with a purchase bonus at 50,000 euros
The VW Group’s first electric station wagon is configurable. Private customers can still benefit from a promotional bonus for the ID.7 Tourer. (Electric car, Augmented reality) Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Auto suppliers: “The old business model is coming under increasing pressure” – tech companies are relying on Bosch, ZF and Conti008644
The largest German auto suppliers lack blockbuster innovations. They are being increasingly pushed out in the future fields with the highest margins – with dramatic financial consequences. Go to Source
German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: VW board members are prepared to make minimal remuneration cuts008643
The car manufacturer has to save billions. As a sign of solidarity, the company’s top management forgoes a small portion of their compensation – for a limited time. That causes discussions. Go to Source
German Manager Magazine: Ford: Indefinite strike by suppliers paralyzes production in Saarlouis003159
The strike by employees of several companies in the supplier park that began on Friday ford in Saarlouis is already having an impact on production at the Ford plant: “Production has stopped since this morning,” said the US car manufacturer’s spokeswoman in Cologne. This is related to the strike: “The system is such that we… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Ford: Indefinite strike by suppliers paralyzes production in Saarlouis003159
German Manager Magazine: Tesla and Edeka affected: Federal Prosecutor General takes over investigation into attack in Grünheide003159
Three days after the arson attack on the electric car manufacturer’s power supply Tesla The Federal Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the investigation. The initial suspicion is, among other things, membership in a terrorist organization, unconstitutional sabotage and communal arson, a spokeswoman for the Karlsruhe authorities said on Friday. “No further information is currently being… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla and Edeka affected: Federal Prosecutor General takes over investigation into attack in Grünheide003159
German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: VW cancels production of the ID.3 in Wolfsburg003159
Europe’s largest car manufacturer Volkswagen cancels the previously planned so-called overflow production of the electric model ID.3 in Wolfsburg. The company has decided to continue building the compact electric model exclusively in Saxony, a spokesman said on Friday in Wolfsburg. The start of assembly at the main plant planned for summer has been canceled again.… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen: VW cancels production of the ID.3 in Wolfsburg003159