FAZ+China strategy: What if VW’s paradigm shift only succeeds in Hefei? Guest article By Andreas Boes, Barbara Langes, Sebastian Stoll17.12.2025, 06:50Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionThe failure of the Cariad reveals the structural weaknesses of the German innovation system. The “second headquarters” in China shows how the change to an information economy can still… Continue reading German FAZ: What if VW’s paradigm shift only succeeds in Hefei?010356
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German Manager Magazine: Audi: Anonymous revolt against CEO Gernot Döllner004603
manager Log in Unlock article now Always one insight ahead. With manager+ you get access to this and all content on manager-magazin.de and in the app Buy now Your payment options: Paypal Visas Mastercard Apple Pay Google Pay Easy payment. Can be canceled at any time. Restore iTunes subscription manager+ is processed through your iTunes… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi: Anonymous revolt against CEO Gernot Döllner004603
Holand Automotive Group Announces the sale of Ferrari Rancho Mirage to Lapis Automotive Group
MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Holand Automotive Group today announced the sale of Ferrari Rancho Mirage to Lapis Automotive Group, led by Todd Blue, following a collaborative and carefully considered process conducted in close partnership with Ferrari North America. The transaction was completed with Ferrari’s full knowledge, support, and approval, reflecting a shared commitment… Continue reading Holand Automotive Group Announces the sale of Ferrari Rancho Mirage to Lapis Automotive Group
MINI Convertible Sells Out Within 24 Hours of India Launch
BMW Group India has announced that the first batch of the all-new MINI Convertible was completely sold out within 24 hours of its launch in the Indian market on December 12, 2025. The vehicle, imported as a completely-built-up unit, was introduced at an ex-showroom price of INR 58,50,000. The rapid sellout has prompted the company… Continue reading MINI Convertible Sells Out Within 24 Hours of India Launch
Merz hails EU auto measures, industry group calls them ‘disastrous’
However top Germany auto industry group the VDA was scathing in its criticism, slamming what it said were ill-conceived measures. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday hailed the EU’s proposals to help the struggling auto sector and manufacturers gave them a cautious welcome — but an industry group slammed the measures as “disastrous”. The German leader… Continue reading Merz hails EU auto measures, industry group calls them ‘disastrous’
EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban as global EV shift faces reset
The European Commission unveiled a plan on Tuesday to drop the EU’s effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 after pressure from the region’s auto sector, marking the bloc’s biggest retreat from its green policies in recent years. The move, which still needs approval from EU governments and the European Parliament, would allow continued… Continue reading EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban as global EV shift faces reset
Change in leadership at Hyundai Germany: Audi manager to take over from 2026
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German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: VW starts battery factory in Salzgitter – batteries for ID. Polo012056
Billion-dollar investment, technological catch-up, skeptical experts: How VW wants to challenge China’s battery supremacy with a new factory in Salzgitter. Go to Source
UTI Investments Partners with FTSE Russell to Transition its Sovereign Bond ETF Benchmark
LONDON and PARIS, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UTI Investments announced that its Sovereign Bond ETF (Bloomberg Ticker: UIGB NA Equity) has transitioned its benchmark from Nifty India Government Fully Accessible Route (FAR) Select 7 Bonds Index (USD) to the FTSE Indian Government Bond FAR Index (Bloomberg Ticker: CFIIFARU). The change is part of UTI… Continue reading UTI Investments Partners with FTSE Russell to Transition its Sovereign Bond ETF Benchmark
EU Revises 2035 Emissions Target, Allows Combustion Engines with Offsets: Reuters
The European Commission unveiled a plan on December 16 to revise its effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035, according to Reuters. The proposal marks a shift in EU climate policy following pressure from the automotive sector in Germany and Italy. Under the revised plan, EU targets would shift to a 90% cut in… Continue reading EU Revises 2035 Emissions Target, Allows Combustion Engines with Offsets: Reuters