All articles and backgrounds 06/19/2018 Rupert Stadler in jail – overseer adjourn decision decision succession search for Audi boss becomes a hangover AP Audi CEO Rupert Stadler not in the office today: The manager on suspicion of fraud and blackout in remand. He claims to have known nothing of the manipulations of the Audi engines,… Continue reading Rupert Stadler in prison – overseer adjourned decision: Succession search for Audi boss becomes a hangover
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Young at heart? Mercedes cultivates its aging workforce
BERLIN (Reuters) – Too slow, inflexible, forgetful, always off sick. Those are some attitudes about older workers that carmaker Mercedes-Benz is trying to dispel as Germany grapples with the challenges of an aging society. People visit an exhibition about demografic change called ‘Ey Alter’ by carmaker Mercedes Benz in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2018. REUTERS/Axel… Continue reading Young at heart? Mercedes cultivates its aging workforce
UPS Places Order for 950 Workhorse Electric Delivery Trucks
Shipping giant UPS said it will buy 950 electric delivery trucks from Workhorse Group in what looks to be a key order for the electric vehicle startup. This tops an earlier UPS order for 50 of the trucks that was part of a test program. Workhorse describes the vehicles as Class 5 N-Gen electric vans.… Continue reading UPS Places Order for 950 Workhorse Electric Delivery Trucks
Comment: The arrest of Audi CEO Stadler is a debacle for VW
The Munich public prosecutor has a remarkable timing: in time for the meeting of the Volkswagen-Supervisory Council in Wolfsburg on Monday She had Rupert Stadler arrested, Now he is sitting AudiChief in custody. The days of Stadler at Audi are numbered: He was on leave – provisionally, according to Handelsblatt information sales boss Bram Schot… Continue reading Comment: The arrest of Audi CEO Stadler is a debacle for VW
Suzuki reveals next-gen Jimny SUV
Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially released images of its new Jimny ahead of a formal unveil in Japan later in the year. Spied testing multiple times and with a number of leaked images, details regarding the Jimny have been floating around for a while now. The new images confirm what had been revealed in the… Continue reading Suzuki reveals next-gen Jimny SUV
Temporary workers exploited
18.06.2018 Ι Who is ill, who flies. Anyone who complains flies. They are cheated out of working hours and holidays. But who asks too often, flies. Among the 1200 temporary workers of the rental company DEKRA in the Mercedes plant Rastatt prevails a climate of fear. IG Metall is now tackling the grievances together with… Continue reading Temporary workers exploited
Dimming danger in the diesel scandal: Audi boss Stadler is in custody
All articles and backgrounds 06/18/2018 Dimming danger in the diesel scandal Audi boss Rupert Stadler arrested AP Rupert Stadler Only a few days ago investigators searched the private apartment of Audi CEO Rupert Stadler. The suspicion: fraud in connection with the diesel affair. On Monday morning, the manager was arrested now and is in custody,… Continue reading Dimming danger in the diesel scandal: Audi boss Stadler is in custody
First Mercedes-Benz A-Class PHEV due next year as A3 e-tron rival
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to provide the A-Class with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain as an alternative to the upgraded petrol, diesel and mild hybrid units already available for the new, fourth-generation hatchback. The new powertrain, which is being developed as part of a number of electrified EQ Power units for various Mercedes models, will bring… Continue reading First Mercedes-Benz A-Class PHEV due next year as A3 e-tron rival
Volkswagen: VW designers have to cut costs – CEO Diess continues its austerity
VW prototype Sedric In the design department, VW boss Diess uses the red pencil. (Photo: AP) Potsdam Peter Wouda strokes his fingers over the “Volkswagen” lettering on the Self-propelled model Sedric emblazoned. Earlier, he explains VW-Designer, you have also crafted the brand names for the prototypes by hand. Today, the lettering comes from the 3D… Continue reading Volkswagen: VW designers have to cut costs – CEO Diess continues its austerity
Smart Grid Will Allow 170 UPS Electric Trucks To Charge Without Costly Upgrades
UPS’s London fleet of electric delivery vans increased from 65 to 170 without an expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. UPS – Electric package car Because simultaneous charging of so many vehicles exceeds the site’s capabilities, UPS decided for a smart grid management (sounds like delayed charging to us) combined with an energy storage… Continue reading Smart Grid Will Allow 170 UPS Electric Trucks To Charge Without Costly Upgrades