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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Hope for Formula 1: How Audi is fighting against the sales crisis in China

Audi is looking to reverse its declining sales in China by entering the Formula 1 racing series, amidst challenges faced by other major car manufacturers in the region.

Mar 14 • 13:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mercedes: A Man, A Star

Mercedes-Benz is facing a crisis that has necessitated multiple strategic shifts by CEO Ola Källenius, yet there remains considerable confidence in his leadership.

Mar 13 • 11:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Success Despite Industry Crisis: Why Å koda Became a Star in the VW Group from 'Cinderella'

Å koda has emerged as a leading automaker, outperforming expectations and ranking second in European sales, while the more premium Porsche brand struggles.

Mar 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: BMW Wants Nothing to Do with Auto Crisis

BMW's CEO dismisses concerns over the automotive crisis while presenting the company's strong financial results for the past year.

Mar 12 • 06:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: BMW Does Not Want to Know About the Automotive Crisis

BMW's CEO, Oliver Zipse, presents the company's financial results for the past year, illustrating a positive performance compared to competitors, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges in the automotive sector.

Mar 12 • 06:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: This is no longer a crisis, this is a structural change

The European automotive industry is facing a profound structural change as companies like Porsche, Mercedes, and Volkswagen report plummeting profits and dwindling demand.

Mar 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Extended crisis in Mideast may send shockwaves through Korea’s economy, key sectors

Continued geopolitical instability in the Middle East is raising concerns over its potential impact on South Korea’s economy, particularly in key industries such as automotive.

Mar 11 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: VW Sinks Deeper into Crisis

Volkswagen has announced plans to cut around 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, primarily due to a significant drop in profits amid ongoing industry challenges.

Mar 10 • 13:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: VW in Crisis: Profit Falls by Half

Volkswagen reports a dramatic 44% drop in profits for the year 2025, with a significant decrease from 12.4 billion euros to 6.9 billion euros, highlighting challenges within the automotive industry.

Mar 10 • 06:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

VW in crisis: Volkswagen's profit nearly halved

Volkswagen reports a significant drop in profits due to geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and restructuring challenges.

Mar 10 • 06:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The giant of the automotive world is swaying – CEO: 'Anything can happen'

Nissan faces significant financial losses with a predicted 3.6 billion euro shortfall for the fiscal year, prompting drastic restructuring measures including factory closures and workforce reductions.

Mar 8 • 04:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

New Nexperia Dispute: China Warns of Another Chip Crisis

The ongoing dispute between Dutch chip maker Nexperia and its Chinese subsidiary could lead to another global semiconductor crisis, as China warns the Netherlands of the potential consequences of this conflict.

Mar 7 • 16:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Argentina in crisis causes Brazilian vehicle exports to drop nearly 30% in 2026

Brazilian vehicle exports have seen a nearly 30% drop in 2026, largely due to declining exports to Argentina amid economic turmoil.

Mar 6 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Crisis of the Car Industry, now Brussels Relaunches Made in Europe

The European Commission has outlined a strategy aimed at revitalizing the EU's manufacturing sector, targeting a 20% contribution to the EU's GDP by 2035, with regulations for carbon emissions and foreign investments in key industries.

Mar 5 • 04:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa: 'So many things happen every morning that it makes you afraid'

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa reflects on the challenges facing the company as it navigates a significant financial crisis and competition in the electric vehicle market.

Mar 2 • 15:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

After the Crisis: Webasto Invests Millions in Third Indian Plant

Auto supplier Webasto is recovering from a crisis by investing in a third manufacturing facility in India, set to produce 500,000 sunroofs annually for the Indian automotive market.

Mar 1 • 09:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Aston Martin in Crisis: Lots of Power - Too Little Revenue

Aston Martin is facing a financial crisis, struggling to balance its production goals with insufficient revenue.

Feb 28 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Germany Reduces Employment. The Automotive Industry in Its Biggest Crisis in Years

Germany's automotive industry faces significant employment cuts, reflecting a broader economic stagnation predicted by the government.

Feb 25 • 16:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are these car brands in trouble soon? Buyers over 70 years old, but young people do not feel a connection

A significant portion of new car buyers in Finland are over 70 years old, indicating a potential crisis for automotive brands catering to younger demographics.

Feb 24 • 11:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Another chip crisis on the horizon? The rise of AI may increase car prices

The article discusses the potential impact of AI advancements on the automotive chip market and how this could contribute to rising vehicle prices.

Feb 18 • 07:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

266,000 industrial jobs lost: 'The German industry is in a deep crisis'

Germany's industrial sector has lost 266,000 jobs since 2019, reflecting a 4.7% decline, with the automotive industry being the hardest hit.

Feb 17 • 16:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Germany in Crisis. Thousands of People in This Sector Will Lose Their Jobs

A report indicates that the German industrial sector is set to lose over 120,000 jobs by the end of 2025, particularly affecting the automotive industry.

Feb 17 • 15:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Germany: The economy and the government in crisis, with no recovery in sight

Germany's industry is facing significant job losses, particularly in the automotive sector, raising concerns about the ongoing economic crisis.

Feb 17 • 13:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Automakers in Crisis: Mercedes Attempts Damage Control

Mercedes faces significant business challenges but aims for ambitious goals of increased sales and profit margins amidst a negative outlook.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Crisis of 'Lada' and Chinese Dominance: The Russian Car Market in the Grip of Recession

The Russian automotive industry is undergoing a significant crisis, characterized by decreasing sales and increased dominance of Chinese manufacturers.

Feb 7 • 14:04 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Of All Things, an Automotive Supplier - The Great Beneficiary of Musk Comes from Germany

Schaeffler's stock has doubled in value over the past six months, capitalizing on the growing humanoid robot sector despite a crisis in the automotive industry.

Feb 7 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Crisis in the ANT: Automotive Companies Request Creation of a National Vehicle Registration System

The Ecuadorian Automotive Companies Association proposes the establishment of a National Vehicle Registration System as a solution to the institutional crisis facing the National Transit Agency (ANT) due to ongoing corruption investigations.

Feb 6 • 23:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Automotive Industry in Crisis: Stellantis in Free Fall

Stellantis, the parent company of Opel, is undergoing a dramatic decline in stock value due to a crisis rooted in both the U.S. and European auto markets.

Feb 6 • 13:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The Automotive Industry: This is not a Cycle Correction, but a Systemic Crisis

The article explores the systemic crisis affecting the European automotive industry, analyzing its causes, workforce shifts, the impact of Chinese competition, and potential changes in car production in Poland alongside European Commission support.

Feb 4 • 03:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Car production in Poland has dropped by half. Chinese brands storm the European market

Car production in Poland has decreased significantly, attributed to a systemic crisis in the automotive industry, as Chinese manufacturers increasingly penetrate the European market.

Feb 4 • 03:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: Bosch as a Harbinger for the Southwest

The crisis at Bosch is escalating, highlighting the challenges of developing sustainable business models under real conditions amidst stagnant revenues and plummeting profits.

Feb 3 • 19:29 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Korean Mobis is preparing its third investment in Slovakia in a short time. The automotive crisis does not seem to affect it

Hyundai Mobis is set to begin manufacturing circuit boards near Žilina, marking its third investment in Slovakia despite the ongoing European automotive crisis.

Feb 3 • 11:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Automaker in Crisis: Porsche Needs Corrections to the Corrections

Porsche's poor sales reveal that former CEO Oliver Blume's changes did not resolve the company's issues, necessitating further adjustments by his successor, Michael Leiters.

Jan 16 • 18:35 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Car Manufacturers in Crisis: Porsche's Turnaround Still Awaits

Porsche is projected to sell significantly fewer vehicles in 2025, particularly in China, signaling challenges ahead for new CEO Michael Leiters as the company adjusts its production capacity.

Jan 16 • 16:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The crisis of premium car brands pushes them towards luxury real estate

Premium car brands are facing significant challenges, with Mercedes and Porsche reporting substantial losses and declines in sales due to increased tariffs and competition, prompting them to explore new revenue sources in luxury real estate.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Automotive Industry in Sales Crisis: No Quick Rescue in Sight for the Car Sector

The automotive industry faces a sales crisis, particularly affecting Mercedes, Volkswagen, and BMW, with hopes resting on new models that won't hit the market until later this year.

Jan 12 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Automotive Crisis in Saxony: VW in Search of the Future

Volkswagen faces significant challenges in Saxony despite advances in electric vehicle production, highlighting the ongoing automotive crisis in the region.

Jan 12 • 13:49 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Crisis of the industry: The German car manufacturers are back on the offensive – good!

German automakers are responding to the automotive crisis by focusing on new models rather than merely cutting costs and jobs.

Jan 3 • 11:03 UTC

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