German FAZ: “He is a loser and a cheater”008322

Max Verstappen and George Russell could hardly have sat much further away from each other. After their heated argument with lying accusations and serious accusations in the paddock in Abu Dhabi, the Formula 1 world champion and the Mercedes driver saw each other again on Thursday evening at the drivers’ traditional end-of-season dinner. Before they… Continue reading German FAZ: “He is a loser and a cheater”008322

German Manager Magazine: Car sales: Why the new brokerage model from VW and Mercedes-Benz usually flops003807

It sounds like an automotive dream: vehicle manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW will control their sales from their headquarters in the future, will need fewer dealers, customers will primarily buy online – and the corporations will save billions in sales. Tesla showed the way. The local auto industry doesn’t dare to approach direct… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Car sales: Why the new brokerage model from VW and Mercedes-Benz usually flops003807

German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz: Fear is rampant in car sales – a podcast003806

It sounds like an automotive dream: vehicle manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW will control their sales from their headquarters in the future, will need fewer dealers, customers will primarily buy online – and the corporations will save billions in sales. Tesla showed the way. The local auto industry doesn’t dare to approach direct… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz: Fear is rampant in car sales – a podcast003806

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices by up to 4% from January 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s largest automobile manufacturer, has announced plans to increase the prices of its vehicles starting January 2025. The hike, which is expected to be up to 4%, will vary across different models. The decision comes as a response to escalating input costs and rising operational expenses, according to a statement… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to hike prices by up to 4% from January 2025

Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme

The Renault Group remains committed to Formula 1 through its Alpine team and sees it as a powerful marking tool for its road car efforts. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said the sport is a “boom box” for amplifying Alpine and was something the company could be built around, giving it “credibility to enthusiasts”.… Continue reading Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme

EV tax credit is ‘catastrophically stupid,’ says incoming Ohio Senator and ‘car czar’ Bernie Moreno

Ohio Republican Senator-elect Bernie Moreno at the CNBC CFO Council Summit 2024 in Washington, D.C. Brian Stukes | CNBC Republican Senator-elect Bernie Moreno, who made his living as a luxury car dealer before running against and defeating Democrat Sherrod Brown in the large manufacturing state of Ohio, said he is aiming to become the “car… Continue reading EV tax credit is ‘catastrophically stupid,’ says incoming Ohio Senator and ‘car czar’ Bernie Moreno