Category: German Press

German FAZ: Command catch-up006958

When Japanese car managers talk about their industry these days, there is a sense of drama. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda speaks of the biggest changes since the invention of the automobile. Nissan’s CEO Makoto Uchida sees a turning point that the auto industry has not experienced in 100 years. And the boss of Honda, Toshihiro… Continue reading German FAZ: Command catch-up006958

German FAZ: US union takes action against defeat at Mercedes006960

The UAW cites illegal action by the company against union representation as the reason, as the financial service Bloomberg reported on Friday. Mercedes emphasized in a response that the vote was secret and supervised by the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board). “We regret that the UAW does not accept this decision.” The union was recently… Continue reading German FAZ: US union takes action against defeat at Mercedes006960

German FAZ: The secret giant006959

For some it was an almost prophetic prophecy, for others it was simply megalomania. In 1967, hardly anyone except Ju-yung Chung could imagine that Korean cars would actually conquer the world. But 56 years after the visionary founded the Korean conglomerate Hyundai, things look a little different. No, the Koreans don’t rule the world yet.… Continue reading German FAZ: The secret giant006959

German FAZ: “The electric car is the much better car”006958

The doubts about a quick departure from the combustion engine are growing. Because demand for electric cars in Europe is falling short of expectations, more and more manufacturers are revising their strategies. Mercedes now wants to sell combustion engines beyond 2030, and Ford is promising this at least for plug-in hybrids. Volkswagen, on the other… Continue reading German FAZ: “The electric car is the much better car”006958

German Manager Magazine: Great Wall Motor: Chinese car manufacturer lays off all employees in Europe003336

In order to continue to make surfing on our site as safe as possible for you, we will update our systems and thus so-called security certificates on June 6, 2024. You are seeing this notice because you are visiting our offering with an outdated browser or operating system on which the new certificates are unlikely… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Great Wall Motor: Chinese car manufacturer lays off all employees in Europe003336

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen will build an electric car for 20,000 euros by 2027003336

Volkswagen After several attempts, I really want to enter the market with an electric car for less than 20,000 euros. The Core brand group wants to bring cheaper electric vehicles onto the market in the future “from Europe for Europe”, as CEO Oliver Blume (55) puts it. The world premiere is planned for 2027. Volkswagen… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen will build an electric car for 20,000 euros by 2027003336