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VW CEO Blume: “I am stating very clearly here: We need reliable and binding guidelines from politics. The automotive industry operates on long cycles; we cannot question our decisions every 3 or 4 years. We have made extensive investments and are working towards ensuring that new vehicles in Europe will be electrically powered by 2035. Decarbonization is one of the most important responsibilities of our generation. In addition to setting ambitious goals, the framework conditions must also be created to make these achievable.” Translated from German Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung #Kudos to Wolf Warncke for sharing! Volkswagen Group #mobility #sustainability #electricvehicle European Commission

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Five Stars for the Audi Q3 in Euro NCAP test. What is Euro NCAP? ✅Euro NCAP( New Car Assessment Programme), one of the most important automobile safety tests in Europe.

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Continental WinterContact TS 870 Crowned Test Winner in AUTO BILD’s 2024 Winter Tire Test Continental’s WinterContact TS 870 has claimed the top spot in the latest winter tire test conducted by renowned German car magazine AUTO BILD, earning the highest rating of “exemplary” with an impressive overall score of 1.2. Competing against 52 other products from European, American, and Asian manufacturers, the WinterContact TS 870 emerged as the clear winner, demonstrating superior performance across all test categories. Tested on a Volkswagen Golf with tire size 205/55 R 16, the WinterContact TS 870 was praised for its balanced performance in all weather conditions, short braking distances, and high mileage. AUTO BILD’s expert team declared the […] - https://lnkd.in/dZTpwib2 #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #continental #europe #germany #hanover #magazine

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Improvement starts with indepth and sequencing and distribution of workload. The basic structure of base is built by properly structuring the sequence of activities. This creates the base on which improvement can be exercised upon...shown very aptly in here

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Today we are sharing a post from a representative of VanKing Celkar Group P.S.A., the company that owns our brand. Piotr Kuna participated in an important automotive conference organized by Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel e.V. this week. Read his brief summary of this remarkable event. 📝 #automotive #automotiveindustry #LCV #spareparts #car #aftermarket #event #conference

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What do young people associate with the term #democracy? On the occasion of the #European elections on Sunday, we in the #AllianceofOpportunities looked into this question and asked the trainees and dual students of our member companies. KIRCHHOFF Automotive is a member of the #AllianceofOpportunities. In short video statements, junior employees from Trumpf, Siemens, Bosch, Deutsche Bahn and Continental talk about their very personal view of democracy and their motivation to vote. This time, voting is even possible from the age of 16. Why is this topic so close to our hearts, even though the Alliance of Opportunities is primarily concerned with changing the world of work? Because our understanding of responsibility goes beyond this specific goal. Because democracy is a valuable asset and unfortunately anything but a matter of course. And because we as employers take a stand to ensure that extremism, exclusion and discrimination have no chance in Germany. Therefore: 📽️Film off! #Responsibility #Diversity #Freedom

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🚗 The great potential of the german used vehicle market 🚗 Cultivate your market knowledge with Arval MotorTrade! 🚀 📖 Explore the specificities of the german market with : " Importing Used Cars from Germany: Your Ultimate Guide for Professionals " 🌟 Shortly : ✅ A wide selection of high-quality cars. ✅ Advanced technology and features. ✅ Well-maintained and low mileage vehicules.  ✅ Transparent vehicle history and inspection reports. ✅ Hassle-free import procedures. 🔗 Discover the Guide here https://lnkd.in/d-kiR6tP 🔗    Partner with an expert import company will provide you valuable guidance and support to navigate smoothly the german used vehicle market. #ArvalMotorTrade

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#Elektrobusse #Deutschland #Zulassungen #BDO #VDA #VDV #DaimlerTruck #DaimlerBuses #MercedesBenz #MAN #Traton #Volkswagen #VDL #VDLGroup #Ebusco #Solaris #CAFGroup #Yutong #Busworld #Bus2Bus #Statistik #Nachhaltigkeit #Sustainability #eCitaro #LionsCityE #newCitea #BMDV #Bundesregierung The number of new electric buses (BEV, battery-electric drives, excluding trolleybuses) in Germany appears to continue to rise in 2024: After the first six months of 2024, a total of 353 new electric buses >8t can be found in the statistics, as research by omnibus.news based on figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority showed. For comparison: In the same period last year, there were "only" 297. The growth in the first half of 2024 does not yet show any effects of the federal government's discontinued financial support for locally emission-free buses. The newly registered electric buses are based on positive funding decisions from 2023. Here, the federal government under Olaf Scholz is still keeping its word and is also providing the promised financial support. more facts & figures at https://lnkd.in/e4SYb5nc

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Motor vehicle industry expects rising prices for e-cars with tariffs With the introduction of punitive tariffs on Chinese electric cars, the industry expects negative consequences for the motor vehicle trade and car buyers. For consumers, the intervention in competition with Chinese manufacturers threatens to increase the prices for electric cars, said the vice president of the Central Association of the German Motor Vehicle Trade (ZdK), Thomas Peckruhn, the "Augsburger Allgemeine". This would further worsen the already cautious buying mood. For car dealers who have decided to include a Chinese brand and have made investments for it, punitive tariffs would distort competition, Peckruhn said. In addition, the probability of a Chinese counter-reaction is high. This would affect all exports of vehicles not produced in China and lead to a weakening of manufacturers and suppliers based in Germany. "Punitive tariffs are not a solution for fair, global trade," the association vice president stressed. The way is clear for EU tariffs The EU could impose additional tariffs on electric cars from China despite resistance from Germany. Not a sufficient majority of EU states have spoken out against the project, as EU diplomats confirmed on Friday. This means that the EU Commission can decide at any time to introduce the levies of up to 35.3 percent. German carmakers reacted with concern and continued to hope for a negotiated solution. The Chinese government, for its part, wants to stick to negotiations. #evs #electromobility

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In The News: The Continental Executive Board will spin off the Automotive group sector following its detailed evaluation announced in early August. Subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board in March 2025, the spin-off will be presented for resolution to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Continental AG on April 25th, 2025. The spin-off is expected to take place by the end of 2025, with preparations to be completed by the end of the third quarter of 2025. "Our continuous performance improvements form the crucial foundation for making Automotive fit for the future and ready for the capital market," said Philipp von Hirschheydt, Continental Executive Board member and head of the Automotive group sector. "We are rigorously implementing all the measures necessary to achieve this," von Hirschheydt added. As described in a recent press release, while preparing for the spin-off, Continental will continue to strengthen the independence of its Tires and ContiTech group sectors. "We have set up our group sectors as strong, self-sufficient units with clear structures," said Nikolai Setzer, CEO of Continental. "The group sectors are leading players in their product segments and markets. They have matured and are ready for greater independence." Setzer explained that the ultimate goal is to create a lean, focused holding structure by the end of 2025. "Corporate responsibility will increasingly lie where it delivers the greatest value—in the group sectors, close to markets and customers," Setzer said. "Our new structure will let us respond more flexibly to customer and market developments, enabling us to maximize our opportunities." Photo: Nikolai Setzer via Continental.

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#matelsointhepress | Car dealers: Increase the number and quality your call leads with Call Tracking! | Article in the German magazine AUTOHAUS In a great talk with publication our CEO & Founder Frank G. Froux and our customer Christian Backes from moccamedia had the opportunity to show how dealerships can benefit from boosting their lead management with Call Tracking technology. Here are five of the takeaways out of the article: ▪️ Call Tracking as a sales driver: It identifies effective marketing channels and converts leads into customers. ▪️ Call Tracking boosts marketing efficiency: The technology analyzes call data, optimizes campaigns, and aligns marketing with sales. ▪️ Data-driven insights for dealerships: Call Tracking helps improve customer interaction and operational efficiency. ▪️ Improved performance through data: Call Tracking increases call success rates and enhances sales and service efficiency. ▪️ Cost-effective lead generation: Calls are cheaper than lead forms and remain essential for dealerships. To learn more about how we help car dealerships with our technology follow us! Also have a look at the blog article about lead management in car dealerships linked in the commentaries!

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A new Beginning!! #german #germanspeaking #speakgerman #speakingclasses #Deutsch #deutschsprache #germancourse #online #fsa #Deutschalsfremdsprache #Daf #speakingcourse

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https://lnkd.in/d2ia3fZy The engine manufacturer Deutz sets priorities. While other companies are relying entirely on the development of e-mobility, Deutz wants to concentrate on a different energy source. Combustion engines with hydrogen are intended to ensure economic success. Cologne-based Deutz AG, a world-famous engine manufacturer, is realigning itself. In the future, there will be a separate department for the development of green engine variants. Deutz does not want to concentrate solely on e-mobility, reports the Handelsblatt. Rather, the company management sees hydrogen technology as a promising solution for the future. The company boss also relies on the combustion engine concept In the run-up to the general meeting on May 8th, company boss Sebastian Schulte told the Handelsblatt: “We have to become clearer in the green business and focus more on technologies in which we have a lead with our know-how.” Schulte sees this lead in development of hydrogen combustion engines. Here you can use the experience with petrol and diesel engines with which Deutz has been successful so far. The CEO explained that Deutz wanted to become a “pioneer” when it came to hydrogen engines.

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The #TRATONGROUP published the 9M Interim Statement today: We are pleased to report an increase in sales revenue, adjusted operating result, and profitability in the first nine months of 2024. 📋 Incoming orders on a level with the same period year-on-year at 189,800 vehicles 🚛 Unit sales down just 2% at 245,400 vehicles 🤝 Group’s sales revenue up 3% to €35.3 billion 📊 Adjusted operating result improved by €332 million to €3.3 billion 📈 Adjusted operating return on sales increased by 0.7 percentage points to 9.3% With normalized markets in Europe and North America as well as tailwinds from South America, we were able to achieve good key financial figures. This success can be primarily attributed to a positive market and product mix as well as to good unit price realization in the TRATON Operations business area. TRATON Financial Services contributed to the Group's sales revenue growth with an increased portfolio volume. “The TRATON GROUP implemented its strategy very successfully in the first nine months of 2024,” says TRATON CEO Christian Levin. The figures and initiatives we have seen across our brands Scania Group, MAN Truck & Bus SE, International and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus in the first nine months of 2024 confirm that the TRATON GROUP is strongly positioned to meet the challenges of the future. Our wide global footprint and the growing service offerings of our brands give us greater stability as a Group, even when faced with regional market fluctuations. Looking for more insights behind the numbers? You can read our full press release here: https://rb.gy/kkj70t #TransformingTransportationTogether #InvestorRelations #QuarterlyResults #FinancialUpdate

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