German FAZ: Car manufacturers join forces because of new emissions limits008517

Because of the stricter emissions limits for the fleets of cars newly registered by manufacturers since the beginning of 2025, there are new discussions about easing them. At the same time, car manufacturers have begun to team up to have the emissions of new car fleets measured together. As was announced in Brussels, two so-called… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturers join forces because of new emissions limits008517

German FAZ: Car manufacturers join forces over new emissions limits008515

Because of the stricter emissions limits for the fleets of cars newly registered by manufacturers since the beginning of 2025, there are new discussions about easing them. At the same time, car manufacturers have begun to team up to have the emissions of new car fleets measured together. As was announced in Brussels, two so-called… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturers join forces over new emissions limits008515

German Manager Magazine: Sick note: Companies use these bonuses to attract people who don’t report sick003879

Germany is worse than ever before: According to the Federal Statistical Office, employees were on sick leave for an average of 15.1 working days in 2023. At its lowest point in 2007 there were just 8. The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates the economic damage from production losses to be 128 billion… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Sick note: Companies use these bonuses to attract people who don’t report sick003879

Indian luxury car market grows 6% to 51,200 units in 2024

India’s luxury car market crossed a significant milestone, surpassing 50,000 units for the first time in 2024. However, growth slowed to single digits due to a sluggish economy and reduced government spending during the election year. Industry insiders estimate that the luxury car market grew by 6%, reaching approximately 51,200 units sold. The market grew… Continue reading Indian luxury car market grows 6% to 51,200 units in 2024

Mercedes-Benz EV owners can start using Tesla Superchargers in February

/ Adapters first, native NACS charging ports later. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz said that its electric vehicles will be able to… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EV owners can start using Tesla Superchargers in February

New and Late-Model Tractor Trucks and Trailers Hit the Block in Jan. 16 Bankruptcy Sale

Tiger Group live webcast auction features more than 50 assets in complete liquidation of North American dealer and leasing company HOUSTON, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A Tiger Group live webcast auction on Jan. 16 will feature more than 50 new and late-model trucking assets—both tractor trucks from well-known makers such as International, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Paccar,… Continue reading New and Late-Model Tractor Trucks and Trailers Hit the Block in Jan. 16 Bankruptcy Sale

German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Opel: Manufacturers massively on the German electric car market003875

In the weakening German electric car market, last year in particular had to Tesla and Opel Leave feathers. Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes, on the other hand, were able to gain significant market share, as shown by figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority, which were evaluated by the German Press Agency. Individual manufacturers – including… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Opel: Manufacturers massively on the German electric car market003875

German Manager Magazine: Cars, aviation, bicycles: These mobility topics will affect us in 2025003877

“Is Germany threatened with car disaster?” asked manager magazine on its front page at the end of 2014. Even back then it was about electromobility, about digitalization, about Tesla. The catastrophe remained a threatening scenario for a long time. Now, it seems, things are getting real. VW wants to cut 35,000 jobs, Mercedes is likely… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Cars, aviation, bicycles: These mobility topics will affect us in 2025003877