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German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009082

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009082

German Manager Magazin: US car tariff in force: Volkswagen stops delivery, Stellantis interrupts production004103

VW stops delivery and shows “import surcharge” The first manufacturers already draw consequences: Volkswagen According to the “Wall Street Journal”, the delivery of vehicles from Mexico temporarily stopped to the USA and initially holds imports from Europe to the USA in the ports. In addition, VW wants to show an “import fee” on vehicles that… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: US car tariff in force: Volkswagen stops delivery, Stellantis interrupts production004103

Greenlane and Volvo partner to offer charging for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks

Commercial EV charging network developer Greenlane Infrastructure (a joint venture whose owners include Daimler Truck North America) has partnered with Volvo Trucks North America to integrate Greenlane’s charging network into the Volvo Open Charge service. Greenlane is Volvo’s first Charge Point Operator (CPO) partner in the North American market. Greenlane will enable real-time access to… Continue reading Greenlane and Volvo partner to offer charging for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks

Mercedes-Benz Opens Facilities in Faridabad and Agra

Mercedes-Benz India, the country’s leading luxury carmaker, announced the inauguration of new facilities in Agra and Faridabad as part of its expansion into key potential growth markets. These market expansions align with the company’s ‘Go to Customer’ strategy, targeting regions experiencing increased aspirations and preference for luxury vehicles, Mercedes said. The new 32,000 sq. ft.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Opens Facilities in Faridabad and Agra

German Manager Magazin: The Schienglamassel of Deutsche Bahn – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004100

Dear reader, dear reader, So on Wednesday it is said to have been “liberation day”. US President Donald Trump (78) wants to herald a “golden age” for the United States. For the best idea on the way there he thinks a wild bundle of tariffs. Many think that is a wrong way. The big tremor… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: The Schienglamassel of Deutsche Bahn – the newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004100

‘Europe’s Detroit’ is expected to suffer the most from Trump’s auto tariffs

Skoda Kodiaq automobiles on the production line at the Volkswagen AG plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on auto imports is expected to hit hard for car brands and countries around the world, with economists warning a small landlocked nation in… Continue reading ‘Europe’s Detroit’ is expected to suffer the most from Trump’s auto tariffs

German FAZ: Protest trip striking mechanic009074

More than 300 employees of car dealerships and car workshops demonstrated on Wednesday with a car corso through Frankfurt for higher wages. They followed a call from the IG Metall union to the warning strike. According to a union spokesman, around 100 vehicles with 300 to 350 inmates took part in the protest trip. The… Continue reading German FAZ: Protest trip striking mechanic009074