Germany doesn’t like EU green plan to raise price of diesel
The European Union executive’s plan to tax high-energy fuels, which could increase the price of diesel, has placed Brussels at odds with Germany, the biggest vehicle producer in the... Read more
Greens’ win in Germany may lead to speed limits in Porsche’s home state
There may soon be a speed limit in Germany’s highways as the Greens party convincingly won in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg (which is where Porsche SE and Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz... Read more
VDA predicts Germany’s new-car market to grow by end of 2010
In September, new car registrations in Germany dropped at a significantly slower rate than in August – a trend that supports the VDA industry body’s belief that the German car market will... Read more
Germany rejects Ford’s aid request
Ford Motor Co.'s German unit has been seeking state support but very recently, German Economy Minister Rainer Bruederle has denied this request on grounds that the carmaker is already... Read more
Ford to start a 24-month electric vehicle test program in Germany
A 24-month electric vehicle test program on Ford Motor Co. cars will start from January 2010 in Germany, according to Bloomberg News. Participating vehicles include 25 electric Focus... Read more
Skoda to halt production after German scrapping scheme ends
Due to the steep drop in demand following the end of Germany scrappage scheme, Skoda is considering stopping production for two days in October. Jaroslav Cerny, Skoda spokesman, said that... Read more
General Motors to keep open all four of its Opel factories in Germany
All four Opel factories in Germany will remain open under General Motors Co.'s 3.3 billion euro ($4.92 billion) restructuring plan for the European unit.
Workers were concerned... Read more
Allianz strengthening its ties with Volkswagen in Germany and in emerging markets
To widen profits in the cutthroat world of the car insurance market, Allianz AG is building up its ties with Volkswagen AG in Germany as well as in emerging markets. Allianz, the largest... Read more
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