Quarrel at Opel Works council, union and the new owner PSA fight a hard fight for the rehabilitation of the German Opel works. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfBei Opel reached the Conflict between works council and company the next round. From the point of view of employee representation, the ailing car manufacturer goes too far with its… Continue reading Works council and companies in the clinch: Severance payoffs provide for Opel for new dispute
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Electric cars: Post delivers 200 street scooters to British milkmen
Street scooter of Deutsche Post With the vehicle, Swiss Post has become a leading manufacturer of electric transporters. (Photo: AP) DüsseldorfDie German postal serviceSubsidiary Streetscooter sells for the first time electric van on a large scale to a single customer abroad. The British company Milk & More has ordered 200 of the electric vehicles, said… Continue reading Electric cars: Post delivers 200 street scooters to British milkmen
Seat boss Luca de Meo in the interview: “Seat is the gateway to new customers of the VW Group”
Seat boss Luca de Meo The Spanish carmaker is on an expansion course. (Photo: Seat) If Luca de Meo In Madrid, he is hovering above things: Seat’s capital office is on the 34th floor of the Torre Cristal office tower in the north of the city. On the day of the interview, the rain clouds… Continue reading Seat boss Luca de Meo in the interview: “Seat is the gateway to new customers of the VW Group”
Mercedes EQ: Daimler’s electric future model is to be built in France
CEO on e-course With concept cars like the EQ, Daimler has already demonstrated how it envisions the electric future. CEO Zetsche seems satisfied. (Photo: Reuters) Daimler builds the first compact model his new electric car brand EQ in the smart plant in Hambach, France, and is investing around 500 million euros. “We are continuing our… Continue reading Mercedes EQ: Daimler’s electric future model is to be built in France
Rüsselsheim carmaker: Opel relies on temporary workers – and thus incensed the IG Metall
Engine production in the Kaiserslautern Opel factory Because the core workforce is shrinking, IG Metall fears for its influence. (Photo: Alexander Heimann / full format) DüsseldorfWith the “economic recovery” of Opel become the “qualified employees” of the ailing car manufacturer “Play the crucial role”. Michael Lohscheller could assure the employees of the traditional company from… Continue reading Rüsselsheim carmaker: Opel relies on temporary workers – and thus incensed the IG Metall
Daimler: Geely threatens million fine for Daimler entry
Li Shufu The Geely founder is a major shareholder at Daimler. (Photo: obs) Dusseldorf / Frankfurt Negotiations on large deals are often sealed only in the early morning hours. That was the beginning of the Chinese automaker Geely at Daimler not otherwise. By the evening of February 22, the negotiations were well advanced. There left… Continue reading Daimler: Geely threatens million fine for Daimler entry
Opel boss Michael Lohscheller: “I look at the personnel costs – and there we are too high”
Michael Lohscheller Lohscheller’s company is heading for the 20th year in a row. (Photo: picture alliance / Arne Dedert / d) Lohscheller is actually a specialist for the long distance. Last Sunday, the 49-year-old completed the 105th marathon of his life in Mainz in a remarkable 3:48 hours. As a boss of the loss-making car… Continue reading Opel boss Michael Lohscheller: “I look at the personnel costs – and there we are too high”
Opel boss Michael Lohscheller: “I have a plan with which I want to lead Opel in the future”
Michael Lohscheller Lohscheller’s company is heading for the 20th year in a row. (Photo: picture alliance / Arne Dedert / d) Lohscheller is actually a specialist for the long distance. Last Sunday, the 49-year-old completed the 105th marathon of his life in Mainz in a remarkable 3:48 hours. As a boss of the loss-making car… Continue reading Opel boss Michael Lohscheller: “I have a plan with which I want to lead Opel in the future”
After diesel recall: Audi’s Annual General Meeting becomes a cull
Audi cheating uncovered – “Customers and investors feel betrayed” Rupert Stadler was already clear that the day would be difficult. Around 1000 shareholders waited for the CEO when he was at 10.30 in the AudiForum Ingolstadt joined the lectern. He wanted to talk about the future, but at the beginning he had to apologize again.… Continue reading After diesel recall: Audi’s Annual General Meeting becomes a cull
Job cuts at car manufacturers: Opel sets severance program for the time being
Opel plant in Eisenach 70 employees of the Opel plant in Eisenach had concluded termination agreements, but these were blocked by the works council. (Photo: AP) The carmaker Opel has suspended its severance pay program for younger workers according to works council information for the time being. The company has committed itself to 28/29. It… Continue reading Job cuts at car manufacturers: Opel sets severance program for the time being