Tag: car industry
Margaret Thatcher’s heirs intervene in the market
London When British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was asked last year who the most important head of government in Great Britain was, he answered without hesitation: “Margaret Thatcher.” Before he…
Suppliers are turning to Chinese automakers
Electric cars from Nio The Chinese manufacturer was the launch customer for ZF’s electronic steering system. (Photo: IMAGO/VCG) Dusseldorf, Stuttgart The German automotive suppliers could always rely on one thing:…
Auto suppliers rely on automakers from China
Electric cars from Nio The Chinese manufacturer was the launch customer for ZF’s electronic steering system. (Photo: IMAGO/VCG) Dusseldorf, Stuttgart The German automotive suppliers could always rely on one thing:…
VW, Audi, BMW and Mercedes are running out of orders
Car production in Europe In the first post-corona financial year, the recovery in car production by German manufacturers in Europe is threatening to stall. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf, Vienna Europe’s auto…
Continental is in the red in the automotive business
Continental In response to the numbers, Conti shares have meanwhile turned negative. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The automotive supplier Continental did not meet the expectations of its core business area in…
Continental is in the red in the automotive business
Continental In response to the numbers, Conti shares have meanwhile turned negative. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The automotive supplier Continental made a small operating loss in its core automotive business in…
Ford Saarlouis: Letter of intent signed with investor
Ford plant in Saarlouis Today, Friday, the employees will be informed about the future of the plant at a works meeting. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The car manufacturer Ford has found…
Audi boss Markus Duesmann has to go – his successor comes from VW
Markus Duesman After three years, the boss of the VW premium brand Audi has to vacate his post. (Photo: REUTERS) Munich, Berlin, Dusseldorf There will be a change at the…
Porsche joins VfB Stuttgart
New sponsor for Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart is currently very connected to Mercedes. Now Porsche is also to join the club. (Photo: IMAGO/HMB Media) Dusseldorf For VfB Stuttgart things have been…
Manufacturers warn of global lithium shortages
Lithium mine in the Chilean Atacama desert Extraction of the raw material is not growing as fast as the production of electric cars. (Photo: AP) Las Vegas According to lithium…
New investor could create 2500 jobs
Ford logos at the Saarlouis plant The future of the site has been uncertain for a year. (Photo: REUTERS) Dusseldorf The US car giant Ford is apparently about to sell…
78 billion euros: Hyundai Motor is pushing electric car offensive
Hyundai Ioniq 6 at a car show The South Korean car manufacturer is pushing ahead with the expansion of electromobility. (Photo: REUTERS) Tokyo When it comes to electromobility, South Korea’s…
Porsche wants to bring the Bundesliga into the car
Cockpit in the Porsche Cayenne The sports car manufacturer also wants to live up to its claim to luxury when it comes to infotainment. Stuttgart Watching a football game in…
What Powerco’s hiring manager always asks applicants
Powerco HR Manager Krapoth “More mission-driven than looking for the next step in your career.” (Photo: PowerCo SE) Dusseldorf The Volkswagen name is known around the world. The Powerco battery…
What the personnel manager of VW’s battery business wants to know
Powerco HR Manager Krapoth “More mission-driven than looking for the next step in your career.” (Photo: PowerCo SE) Dusseldorf The Volkswagen name is known around the world. The Powerco battery…
Germany’s exports to China continue to collapse
Berlin, Beijing The end of the strict zero-Covid policy in China in December 2022 was celebrated not only by the local population. German export companies also hoped for better business.…
Stricter EU emissions regulations are in danger of failing
Traffic in Dortmund Eight EU countries are opposed to new emissions standards. (Photo: Imago) Dusseldorf, Brussels The EU Commission’s efforts to tighten emissions standards for cars threaten to fail due…
Macron’s declaration of war on Chinese e-cars
E-car export It is important that climate-friendly energies are also used in the construction of electric vehicles. (Photo: Future Publishing via Getty Imag) Paris At the Paris Motor Show last…
Protective shield against Chinese e-cars – France wants to slow down imports
Paris At the Paris Motor Show last October, the newcomers from China were looking for the big stage: while many established car manufacturers stayed away from the fair, Chinese electric…
Toyota boss Koji Sato goes on the offensive after a production record
Tokyo The new Toyota boss Koji Sato sets himself an ambitious goal right from the start. The world’s largest car manufacturer now wants to sell eleven million vehicles in the…