SPIEGEL ONLINE
- 24.02.2013
Der deutsche Konzern Volkswagen ist der größte Autohersteller Europas - lässt aber vor allem im Ausland fertigen. Einer Studie des Autoexperten Dudenhöffer zufolge kommt nur noch jeder vierte VW aus Deutschland, wie das "Handelsblatt" berichtet. Bei Mercedes oder BMW ist das anders. mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 13, 2013
A two-tiered industry is emerging among European automakers. While German brands BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen are reporting record profits, competitors Opel, Peugeot, Renault and Fiat are struggling to survive. By Dietmar Hawranek more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 31, 2012
The heads of major German companies admit that they have no idea what the future holds in store economically. Next year, the situation could rapidly improve or decline. For many companies, the goal is to become as flexible as possible to prepare for any eventuality. By Dietmar Hawranek, Martin Hesse and Alexander Jung more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- 25.10.2012
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Eine E-Mail-Panne, schrumpfende Gewinne und ein hartes Sparprogramm - bei Daimler läuft es nicht rund. Zu allem Überfluss zeigt ein Top-Manager nun auch noch Neid auf die Konkurrenz: Besonders einen Wagen von BMW hätte er gerne in der eigenen Produktpalette. mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- 19.10.2012
Die Zahl der gestohlenen Pkw ist erneut gestiegen: 2011 entwendeten Diebe in Deutschland fast 20.000 kaskoversicherte Autos. Die Statistik zeigt, dass vor allem SUV bei den Langfingern sehr beliebt sind. Außerdem steht eine Marke besonders hoch im Kurs. Hier die Top Ten der am meisten geklauten Wagen. mehr... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 28, 2012
A look at Daimler's bottom line for 2011 gives the impression of a thriving company. But it recently lowered its 2012 earning forecast and is trailing BMW, its main German competitor, in almost all categories. Can the CEO's plan to put the company back in pole position really work? By Dietmar Hawranek more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- June 25, 2012
BMW and Toyota plan to broaden their planned cooperation beyond diesel engines and battery technology and to work together in other areas, SPIEGEL has learned. The alliance will be announced shortly. The two carmakers can benefit from each other's know-how. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 04, 2012
Organizers of the BMW Guggenheim Lab recently abandoned its original location in Berlin amid fears of violent protests by anti-gentrification activists. They have now announced that the project will go forward, albeit at a more upscale location. German commentators say on Wednesday that while the resistance was a scandal, the city must address citizens' concerns about social exclusion. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 21, 2012
The "BMW Guggenheim Lab" is supposed to find new solutions for urban living. But some residents of Berlin's scrappy Kreuzberg district weren't happy about the project coming to their neighborhood. The organizers have now abandoned the location after police concluded there was a "high risk" of property damage. By Christoph Twickel more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 31, 2012
Dozens of people have been killed so far as a high pressure system from Siberia holds much of Europe in its icy grip. The cold front has been named "Cooper" in Germany, after the Mini Cooper compact. The company's advertising agency having paid 299 euros to sponsor it. more...
