The next strategic dialogue on the future of the automotive industry is expected only after the summer break. Before then, manufacturers must agree on a position regarding fleet emissions targets. The Commission is considering granting them subsidies to cover operating costs in battery cell production.
By Markus Grabitz
The rollout of gasoline with a higher share of bioethanol is gaining momentum. A standard for E20 fuel could be ready as early as January. Three CDU members of the European Parliament are calling on the Commission to pave the way legislatively.
By Markus Grabitz
Donald Trump hosted the CEOs of BMW and Mercedes at the White House – even before meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During the meeting, the car executives proposed multi-billion euro investments in the US to reverse the auto tariffs.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Commission has imposed fines on more than a dozen major car manufacturers. Anti-competitive agreements on the recycling of end-of-life vehicles are alleged to have been in place for over 15 years.
By Marion Bergermann
Top managers from companies all over the world, including Germany, are represented at the China Development Forum. Selected participants will meet Xi Jinping there.
By Emily Kossak
At Auto China 2024, Germany's traditional brands Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz present themselves as fighters. However, strong competition and brutal price dumping in the NEV market will not make the next few years easy.
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BMW presents itself confidently in Beijing. Whether with combustion engines or electric cars – the company is very successful in both worlds, says Sean Green. In this interview, the BMW China boss explains how his company intends to remain successful in the future.
By Michael Radunski
BMW and Mercedes-Benz plan to establish a joint network of fast charging stations for EVs in China starting next year. The competitors hope to counter Chinese competition in this way.
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International law expert Markus Krajewski from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg is on of the experts regarding the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. He considers a complaint against BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW to be justified. In an interview with Caspar Dohmen, he discusses the roles of entrepreneurs, auditing firms and BAFA (Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control).
By Redaktion Table
The human rights organization ECCHR has filed complaints against VW, Mercedes-Benz and BMW with the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) for possible human rights violations in supply chains in the Chinese region of Xinjiang. Table.Media and Report Mainz have exclusive access to the three complaints.
By Caspar Dohmen
