A call for a global “boycott” of Renault had just been launched by the head of Ukrainian diplomacy. In the afternoon, in video in front of the French Parliament, President Volodymyr Zelensky had urged French companies to stop supporting the Russian “war machine”, also citing Leroy Merlin and Auchan. While Renault first announced its intention… Continue reading Under pressure from Ukraine, Renault suspends its industrial activities in Russia
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German Manager Magazin: Wiring harnesses and wiring systems for the automotive industry: Leoni is producing again in the Ukraine001639
At the Nuremberg cable harness and wiring system manufacturer Leoni, production is running in the WestUkraine again despite the war. Since the beginning of the week, despite the curfew, work has been going on in two shifts again, said CEO Aldo Kamper (51) on Wednesday at the balance sheet press conference. Around 4,000 of the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Wiring harnesses and wiring systems for the automotive industry: Leoni is producing again in the Ukraine001639
Buyers delay buying a car due to high fuel prices
23 March, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News According to the Cetelem Observatory, only 1 out of 5 respondents indicates that they would go ahead with the purchase of a combustion model despite the current situation. The war in the Ukraine and the truckers’ strike have caused an increase in fuel prices. Fact… Continue reading Buyers delay buying a car due to high fuel prices
German Handelsblatt: Delivery bottlenecks: Intel invests billions: VW is interested in chips from Magdeburg004031
Geplante Intel-Chipfabrik Intel will in Magdeburg bauen und könnte dann auch Volkswagen im benachbarten Wolfsburg beliefern. (Foto: dpa) Nichts geht mehr: Bei Volkswagen stehen regelmäßig die Bänder still, weil Chips fehlen. Die Milliardeninvestitionen des Halbleiterherstellers Intel in Magdeburg sieht der Autobauer daher als Chance, künftig Lieferengpässe zu vermeiden. Volkswagen-Einkaufsvorstand Murat Aksel bestätigte gegenüber dem Handelsblatt Kontakte… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Delivery bottlenecks: Intel invests billions: VW is interested in chips from Magdeburg004031
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes-Benz slows down production at the Sindelfingen plant004026
Series production of the EQS in Sindelfingen Mercedes has to temporarily limit production at the site. (Photo: dpa) The lack of car parts because of the Ukraine war is slowing down production at Mercedes-Benz. For the plant in Sindelfingen, partial short-time work has been applied for, the company said on Tuesday. The “Wirtschaftswoche” reported about… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Mercedes-Benz slows down production at the Sindelfingen plant004026
German Handelsblatt: Works council elections: VW works council chairwoman: Daniela Cavallo defends the top position004007
Eigentlich wollte Daniela Cavallo persönlich zur Pressekonferenz kommen und dort das Ergebnis der Betriebsratswahl bei Volkswagen in Wolfsburg verkünden. Doch seit Freitagmorgen war klar, dass es maximal ein digitales Pressegespräch geben würde. Auch die Betriebsratsvorsitzende hat es jetzt erwischt: Am Morgen war sie positiv auf das Coronavirus getestet worden.Vor der Computerkamera war bei ihr kaum… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Works council elections: VW works council chairwoman: Daniela Cavallo defends the top position004007
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ties itself closer to Apple – and is looking for partnerships independent of the parent company VW004000
Der Sportwagenbauer Porsche arbeitet immer intensiver mit Apple zusammen. Ende vergangenen Jahres war der Porsche-Vorstand in Kalifornien. „Wir pflegen eine sehr enge Zusammenarbeit mit Apple schon traditionell, auch weil wir dort von der Denke auf einer Wellenlänge sind“, sagte Porsche-Chef Oliver Blume am Freitag in einer Fragerunde zur Bilanzvorstellung.Er kündigte an: „Wir werden das Apple-Car-Play… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Porsche ties itself closer to Apple – and is looking for partnerships independent of the parent company VW004000
@VW Group: Fiscal year 2021: Audi Group achieves all-time highs in operating profit and net cash flow004752
“With its Vorsprung 2030 strategy, Audi has a clear plan for the electric and digital future,” said Markus Duesmann, CEO of AUDI AG. “Last year, the company impressively showed that we’re on the right path with the transformation of our business model toward CO2-neutral, connected mobility.” Deliveries: Nearly same level as last year Despite the… Continue reading @VW Group: Fiscal year 2021: Audi Group achieves all-time highs in operating profit and net cash flow004752
German Handelsblatt: Auto supplier: ZF boss leaves: Wolf-Henning Scheider does not extend his contract003989
Wolf Henning Scheider The boss of the auto supplier ZF does not extend his contract. (Photo: picture alliance/dpa) ZF boss Wolf-Henning Scheider has rejected an offer to extend the contract and will be leaving in early 2023. After more than three decades in the auto industry and having reached the age of 60, he has… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto supplier: ZF boss leaves: Wolf-Henning Scheider does not extend his contract003989
Mercedes holds firm on EV investment plans despite Ukraine war disruptions – Automotive News Europe
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Mercedes-Benz will not cut spending on future electric vehicles even as it copes with supply-chain cost pressures exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, CEO Ola Kallenius said. Kallenius, speaking during the company’s opening of its first U.S. EV battery factory, also affirmed the company’s 2022 financial outlook remained in place despite the conflict.… Continue reading Mercedes holds firm on EV investment plans despite Ukraine war disruptions – Automotive News Europe