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Thema des Tages | Autoindustrie

IAA 2025: Größte chinesische Automesse außerhalb Chinas

Chinesische Marken werden auf der IAA 2025 so präsent sein wie nie zuvor. Es gilt, immense Investitionen wieder reinzuholen. Dafür müssen BYD, Xpeng und Co. die Europäer von Produkten überzeugen, die sie gar nicht haben wollen.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Talk of the town | Autoindustrie

IAA 2025: Largest Chinese auto show outside China

Chinese brands will have a stronger presence at IAA 2025 than ever before. The goal is to recoup massive investments. To achieve that, BYD, Xpeng and others must convince Europeans of products they do not even want.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Messestand der ZF Group.
Feature | Autoindustrie

ZF: Why the German supplier's China strategy is dividing opinions

Declining sales, massive layoffs, and billions in debt: Even though ZF now only has a “speculative” rating, the company wants to turn things around in highly competitive China, of all places. This has led to criticism from the supervisory board.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Messestand der ZF Group.
Analyse | Autoindustrie

ZF: Wie der China-Kurs des deutschen Zulieferers spaltet

Sinkende Umsätze, massiver Stellenabbau und Milliardenschulden: Während ZF nur noch das Rating „spekulativ“ erhält, will der Konzern ausgerechnet im hoch kompetitiven China die Wende einläuten. Aus dem Aufsichtsrat gibt es nun Kritik.

By Christian Domke Seidel

Ende des Jahres soll der Vorschlag zur Dekarbonisierung der Flotten kommen.
Feature | Automotive

Green company cars: Commission orders impact assessment

The European Commission has not yet made a decision to propose binding quotas for zero-emission vehicles in company car fleets. The upcoming proposal might only recommend such quotas.

By Markus Grabitz

Heads (EN)

Li Chenggang: China's chief negotiator in the tariff dispute

Li had just been appointed as the country’s new trade representative. At the US-China Economic Summit in Switzerland, the seasoned diplomat successfully demonstrated his negotiation skills. In the coming weeks, he will play a prominent role in shaping Sino-American relations.

By Redaktion Table

News

Trade war: Xi Jinping makes first public statement.

On Monday, the US and China agreed on a 90-day tariff pause. Now, Xi Jinping has addressed the trade dispute publicly for the first time. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is willing to speak with Xi at the end of the week.

By Emily Kossak