Last Place: The Closing Time of an Icon
The Audi V8, a hallmark of German automotive engineering, is being discontinued without a successor, marking the end of an era for the brand.
Obituary for the German Car
The article discusses the decline of the German automotive industry, highlighting significant job losses and reduced profits for major companies like Volkswagen and Porsche.
A German physicist revealed why combustion engines can no longer improve
The article discusses the European Union's reversal on electric vehicle transitions, influenced by the automotive industry, particularly Germany and Italy, and features insights from German physicist Johannes Kückens regarding combustion engine technology.
German car manufacturer hit by major layoffs
Volkswagen is set to lay off 50,000 workers in Germany due to a decrease in profits, marking the lowest profit levels since 2016.
A Year of Important Elections in Five Federal States: A Test of German Sentiment – Starting with Baden-Württemberg
The article discusses the key themes and potential outcomes of the election campaign in Baden-Württemberg, focusing on economic concerns due to the automotive industry and the political landscape including the Green Party, CDU, and AfD.
Can the breakdown of a small plastic part make the whole car worthless? Here's what the manufacturer says
A German family mother faces the prospect of her 2013 Renault Espace becoming worthless due to the unavailability of replacement key cards essential for its operation.
Anna-Lena Laurén: Germany's Devil's Pact with China – Now Merz Tries to Salvage What He Can
Friedrich Merz, Germany's Chancellor, emphasizes the importance of both Europe and the German automotive industry in his dealings with China.
Hidden World Market Leaders: The Transformation Overwhelms Many of Our SMEs
Many German SMEs, labeled as hidden champions, are facing existential challenges due to global competition and climate change.
German automakers need China to compete in the world, says BMW CEO
BMW's CEO, Oliver Zipse, emphasized the importance of cooperation with China for the automotive industry amid growing global competition.
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.
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.
Business Ticker: German Industry Cuts More Than 120,000 Jobs
The German industry has seen a significant job reduction, with over 120,000 positions cut amid economic struggles in 2025.
Explanation by a German physicist: an electric car is six times more efficient than one with a combustion engine
The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding vehicle motorization worldwide, highlighting the European Union's recent decision to reconsider its shift to electric vehicles following industry pressure.
New electric car purchase bonus is tax money being wasted
Automotive expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer criticizes the German government's planned electric car purchase bonus as a waste of taxpayer money, stating it makes no industrial or environmental sense.
Flood of Goods: China's Exports Put Pressure on German Car Manufacturers
China's redirection of goods to Germany, due to high tariffs in the U.S., is significantly impacting the German automotive industry as imports from China continue to rise sharply.
E-Auto Market 2025: China's Rise, Tesla's Decline, and the German Middle
The electric vehicle market in Germany reached a record high in 2025, with a significant 40% increase in new registrations, showcasing emerging Chinese brands and the challenges faced by premium manufacturers like Tesla.
Bosch's Last Rescue
Bosch, the world's largest automotive supplier, showcases its strategies for future resilience at the CES in Las Vegas amid the challenges facing the German automotive industry.
BMW Group produced more than one million vehicles in Germany
BMW Group has successfully produced over one million vehicles in Germany during 2025, accounting for one out of every four vehicles manufactured in the country according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA).
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.