“The man who knows the costs”

Opel is in crisis – and should be sold to PSA. The former finance manager Michael Lohscheller should guide Opel as the new boss. What are his biggest challenges? Michael Lohscheller Monday, 12.06.2017 20:14 clock As man for the numbers came to finance boss Michael Lohscheller Opel, as new CEO, he will now continue. The… Continue reading “The man who knows the costs”

Rabenmutter

At Opel, it’s all about the whole thing: Just for the German GM daughter it was better again, because the Americans want to hit them again. How big is the damage this time? Wednesday, 15.02.2017 18:35 clock The tragedy of the automaker Opel shows up this week Friday in a small room. When it comes… Continue reading Rabenmutter

Opel disappointed electric car customers

With the Ampera E, Opel has built one of the most advanced electric vehicles. The problem: In Germany, private customers can not buy the car for now. Monday, 15.05.2017 12:47 clock With the Ampera E Opel has outperformed manufacturers such as Mercedes, Audi or VW: The Rüsselsheim presented a few months ago, an electric production… Continue reading Opel disappointed electric car customers

DENZA 400 Electric Vehicle Debuts

Shenzhen, Feb. 20, 2017 —Today, Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. officially launched the DENZA 400 Electric Vehicle (hereinafter referred to as “DENZA 400”) alongside the announcement of the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of each model in the line including the Lifestyle, Executive and Aurora with the respective MSRP of RMB369,800, RMB 415,800… Continue reading DENZA 400 Electric Vehicle Debuts

Signature of two major contracts with Daimler

Clichy, January 7, 2014 Montupet, the specialist in cast aluminium alloy components for the automotive industry, announces today the signature of two major contracts with Daimler. These contracts concern the design and production of cylinder heads which will be produced at the Group’s Bulgarian site, one of the most modern foundries in the world. Already… Continue reading Signature of two major contracts with Daimler

BMW and Daimler let Apple flash off with iCar

Apple is suffering a setback in its expansion into the car market. According to “Handelsblatt” both BMW and Daimler reject a partnership with the IT giant. BMW headquarters in Munich Thursday, 21.04.2016 10:56 The US company Apple apparently failed with his attempt, along with BMW or Daimler to build a car. Appropriate negotiations are over,… Continue reading BMW and Daimler let Apple flash off with iCar

VW is on leave from Plenipotentiary

In the affair about exhaust gas tests on monkeys, the VW Group has the first consequences: Chief lobbyist Thomas Steg is on leave. He took full responsibility. Getty Images / Volkswagen Thomas Steg Tuesday, 30.01.2018 14:00 clock Because of the scandal about questionable exhaust gas tests, a first manager has to go to Volkswagen. Thomas… Continue reading VW is on leave from Plenipotentiary

VW wants to prevent use of monkey study in US process

Since over the exhaust gas tests on monkeys is reported, shows VW shaken. Corporate lawyers have apparently already realized the explosiveness of the issue earlier: For months they have tried to keep the study out of a US trial. Exhaust of an Audi vehicle (icon) Wednesday, 31.01.2018 09:37 clock Volkswagen is fighting hard in the… Continue reading VW wants to prevent use of monkey study in US process

Supplier Rebel Prevent must quit workers

This duel electrified the car industry: German factories of a Bosnian entrepreneurial family stopped their deliveries to Wolfsburg in 2016 – and thus shut down two VW plants. Now the group drops the supplier. Prevent company headquarters (archive) Friday, 06.04.2018 10:51 On August 2016, the chief buyers of the Volkswagen Group remember exactly – if… Continue reading Supplier Rebel Prevent must quit workers

South Korea imposes millions in fines against German manufacturers

In South Korea, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche are threatening fines of 55 million euros. The Ministry of the Environment in Seoul accuses the companies of violating exhaust gas regulations. BMW admits “irregularities”. Bloomberg via Getty Images Porsche dealership in Seoul Thursday, 09.11.2017 16:50 South Korea wants to impose fines on the German automakers BMW, Mercedes… Continue reading South Korea imposes millions in fines against German manufacturers