German FAZ: Diesel san is retiring 002158

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VW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 line

In a new note to his management team, as he is being challenged by his own workforce, VW CEO Herbert Diess explained why the German automaker needs to be more like Tesla. Surprisingly, a lot of it has to do with manufacturing – something that Elon Musk said would become Tesla’s main advantage. As we… Continue reading VW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 line

@VW Group: Volkswagen to invest some €1 billion by 2026 – South America region to be geared to sustained profitability004156

Despite the continuing challenges of the corona pandemic and the worldwide semiconductor shortage, Volkswagen expects to report a positive result in Latin America for the first time since 2013. Volkswagen is to invest some €1 billion over the next five years to further strengthen its competitive situation in this important market and be geared to… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen to invest some €1 billion by 2026 – South America region to be geared to sustained profitability004156

Autos & Transportation · 10:01 AM UTCPorsche, Piech families still backing Volkswagen CEO DiessThe Porsche and Piech families, which control Volkswage…

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess looks on during his visit to Volkswagen’s electric car plant in Zwickau, Germany, June 23, 2021. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel FRANKFURT, Nov 5 (Reuters) – The Porsche and Piech families, which control Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) largest shareholder Porsche SE (PSHG_p.DE), continue to support the carmaker’s CEO Herbert Diess, a spokesperson for Porsche SE said… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 10:01 AM UTCPorsche, Piech families still backing Volkswagen CEO DiessThe Porsche and Piech families, which control Volkswage…

TechnologyWhat’s driving the latest Volkswagen power struggle?8:51 AM UTC

Herbert Diess, CEO of German carmaker Volkswagen AG, poses in an ID.3 pre-production prototype during the presentation of Volkswagen’s new electric car on the eve of the International Frankfurt Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt, Germany September 9, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay FRANKFURT, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) CEO Herbert Diess’ frail relationship with German labour… Continue reading TechnologyWhat’s driving the latest Volkswagen power struggle?8:51 AM UTC

Autos & TransportationVolkswagen CEO faces German workers as Tesla tensions flare againNovember 4, 2021

Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess gestures as he speaks during a news conference to announce the appointment of Wayne Griffiths as the new president of Volkswagen’s Spanish brand SEAT, in Barcelona, Spain September 23, 2020. REUTERS/Albert Gea Diess addresses workers at Wolfsburg amid tussle over reforms Workers worry that turnaround will cost thousands… Continue reading Autos & TransportationVolkswagen CEO faces German workers as Tesla tensions flare againNovember 4, 2021

Tesla plant could threaten your future, VW CEO tells German workers

Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess urged German workers to prepare for a deeper overhaul to remain competitive when Tesla Inc. ramps up vehicle production at its first European factory outside Berlin next year. Tesla is swiftly improving quality and looks set to achieve a production time of just 10 hours per car at… Continue reading Tesla plant could threaten your future, VW CEO tells German workers