Chinese officials and automakers are seriously considering buying German factories that could be closed and are particularly interested in Volkswagen plants. Buying the factory from Volkswagen...
German car brands Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz saw their sales decline last year due to weak demand, particularly from China. They have lost popularity as consumers...
The 2025 North American Car of the Year is the Honda Civic Hybrid. This award is the longest-running new-vehicle honours that is not tied to a...
Mercedes-Benz is experiencing difficulties in China. The launch of the all-electric CLA sedan, tailored for the Chinese market, has been postponed from April to August due...
Global sales of Volkswagen brand cars fell last year, as fewer cars were sold, especially in China, due to fierce competition from Chinese car brands. According...
Mercedes needs to save more than five billion euros by 2027 and has already started implementing a package of measures that is very different from, say...
Volkswagen AG has established a deal with union leaders that will lead to the elimination of 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030. This move is anticipated to...
Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik GmbH, based in Germany and known for manufacturing emblems for Mercedes-Benz, has filed for bankruptcy. This decision stemmed from a reduced demand for their...
The fate of Volkswagen’s factories in Germany hangs in the balance as the company faces profitability challenges. Earlier this month, a significant strike halted Volkswagen’s assembly...
On December 12th, Volkswagen finished producing its iconic VR6 engine after nearly 34 years. Throughout this period, around 1.87 million VR6 engines were manufactured. This significant...
In Singapore, the entry-level BMW X1 is priced at nearly 175,000 euros. It’s important to note that every brand faces these “insane” pricing challenges in this...
Today, Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda announced they are exploring options for closer collaboration, while firmly denying any discussions about merging into a single entity. Earlier,...
Tesla has reached an impressive standing in the stock market, surpassing the collective worth of all other car brands globally. As trading wrapped up on Wall...
German unions’ proposals to cut costs at Volkswagen do not go far enough, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume told employees on Wednesday. “We, the management, do not...
Volkswagen and Rivian have connected. Rivian’s expertise will contribute to the next generation of the VW Golf, among other projects. However, this won’t be available until...
Volkswagen Group is considering a change in its electric vehicle sales approach. The company intends to move away from the Tesla-inspired direct-to-consumer (DTC) model in key...
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer said the company still plans to close factories in Germany even though the union voted to go on strike in early December....
As various automakers vie to create the best electric vehicles, Toyota remains hesitant about the market’s complete shift to battery-powered cars. Instead, the Japanese automotive giant...
Mercedes-Benz is implementing significant cost reductions in response to declining business performance. “In the coming years, we will reduce our costs by several billion euros per...
Starting in 2026, Volkswagen plans to introduce notably enhanced versions of its electric ID models, as part of a major upgrade to the MEB architecture that...
On Thursday, thousands of Volkswagen employees protested against the automaker’s severe cost-cutting measures, coinciding with the start of significant negotiations between management and unions. About 6,000...
Ford announced on Wednesday that it would be laying off approximately 14% of its European workforce. The company attributed this decision to significant losses in recent...
The import tariffs that Donald Trump may impose during his presidency will affect more than just Chinese manufacturers. Experts warn that German carmakers could also lose...
A jury of German and international automotive journalists chose the BMW 5 Series as the German Car of the Year 2025. The business sedan asserted itself...
The Volkswagen Group has increased its planned investments in an announced joint venture with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive. The companies said in a joint press...
If Volkswagen faces difficulties, Audi will likely struggle as well. Reports indicate that the Ingolstadt manufacturer plans to cut thousands of jobs. Factory closures, wage cuts,...
Volkswagen, the German automaker, has recalled 114,478 vehicles in the United States due to airbag issues that may endanger drivers in specific situations, according to the...
Volkswagen employees are planning to strike on Monday to protest the company’s plans to close factories in Germany. Union leaders will inform workers at 11 German...
Mercedes-Benz is to do more to rein in costs. The German carmaker suffers from fierce competition in China and persistently weak demand for luxury cars and...
In a surprise upset, the Cadillac Lyriq, an all-electric SUV, has snatched the Luxury category win at the prestigious 2024 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) awards....