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
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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
How Mercedes buyers come for damages
Saturday, 06/16/2018 11:40 clock Now it has that Daimler Group but still caught. More than 770,000 cars drive on Europe’s roads with software that shuts off exhaust gas treatment far too often. And in Germany the group must call back 240,000 of these cars in which this software is used. Even more: With his recall… Continue reading How Mercedes buyers come for damages
Mercedes-Benz Trucks to invest about 50 million euros in expansion of the Development and Test Center
Wörth am Rhein – Almost precisely ten years after the ceremonial opening of the Development and Testing Center (EVZ) in Wörth am Rhein, Mercedes‑Benz Trucks will invest about another 50 million euros in the center of competence for the development work on commercial vehicles. With the symbolic ground-breaking for the expansion of the local development… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Trucks to invest about 50 million euros in expansion of the Development and Test Center
Ford’s China struggle continues as May vehicle sales slump 29 percent
BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) struggle to boost sales in China showed no sign of ending soon with volumes for May sliding 29 percent despite steps being taken by the U.S. automaker like appointing a new sales leader and readying launches of new products. FILE PHOTO: Visitors look at Ford models at Auto… Continue reading Ford’s China struggle continues as May vehicle sales slump 29 percent
Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities
The Hague, 15 June 2018 – Major players in the European mobility sector signed a road safety pledge to contribute to achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050. The coalition includes the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), the association of national motoring organisations (FIA Region I), with strong support from… Continue reading Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities
Diesel scandal: crime scene Daimler – The precipitous crash of Dieter Zetsche
Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, StuttgartAs often was Dieter Zetsche not already in Berlin to talk to the greats of politics. Zetsche has noted more than 20 meetings with Chancellor Angela Merkel, her Head of Chancellery or the Economics, Environment and Transport Ministers in his calendar. It was discreet, details of the discussions remained confidential. It was… Continue reading Diesel scandal: crime scene Daimler – The precipitous crash of Dieter Zetsche