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IG Metall retains majority in VW Wolfsburg works council
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In the Volkswagen works council election in Wolfsburg, IG Metall defended its top position despite losses. The list led by Daniela Cavallo received 74.8 percent of the votes, securing 52 of 67 seats. In Braunschweig, an AfD-affiliated organization entered the works council for the first time.
Sports car maker Porsche reported a 91.4 percent profit drop for 2025, reducing net profit to 310 million euros. Revenue fell by about ten percent to 36.3 billion euros, weighed down by strategic shifts, challenges in China, and US tariffs. New CEO Michael Leiters plans a company realignment.
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A new purchase premium for electric cars aims to bring more E-vehicles onto the roads. However, it poses a significant challenge for car dealers. Association chief Burkhard Weller describes the situation in an RND interview as a catastrophe.
Dodici aziende automobilistiche di Aguascalientes parteciperanno a un programma di formazione in Giappone dal 1° al 16 febbraio, per aumentare la competitività e posizionare lo stato come leader nell’eletromobilità in Messico. La governatrice Tere Jiménez ha annunciato l’iniziativa, supportata dall’Agenzia giapponese di cooperazione internazionale (JICA).
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The German government is introducing a new purchase premium for electric cars, retroactive for vehicles newly registered since the start of the year. Subsidies ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 euros will be available based on income and family status. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider views it as a boost for the domestic automotive industry.
Building on initial December promotions amid global sales challenges, Tesla details U.S.-focused incentives like zero-percent financing, $299 monthly leases, and three months of free Full Self-Driving to clear inventory and offset lost federal tax credits after November's sub-40,000 unit sales.
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Tesla faces growing competition in Europe's autonomous vehicle market as Stellantis partners with ride-hailing firm Bolt for driverless trials starting in 2026. Meanwhile, Tesla extends its Full Self-Driving demo program amid declining sales. Ford and Renault also team up to launch affordable EVs, intensifying pressure on Tesla.
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