Stellantis is considering selling its European plants – Chinese potential buyers are already on site
Stellantis is preparing a possible restructuring of its European plants because its factories in France, Italy, Spain, and Germany are […]
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Two automotive suppliers on the brink of collapse in one day – over 1,000 jobs at Bohai and Schlote are at risk
In Harzgerode, Wernigerode, Sömmerda, and Brandenburg, two insolvent automotive suppliers are facing operational collapse. On April 28th, it was announced
Change of course: Majority of citizens now consider the nuclear phase-out to be wrong
A new representative survey in Berlin reveals how far removed energy policy has become from the public mood. 53 percent
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Long-distance bus provider suspends scheduled services – over 300 cities affected
BlaBlaCar is discontinuing its national and international long-distance bus services. The company announced its withdrawal on April 23, 2026. Connections
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VW plans to reduce production by one million vehicles in Europe
In Wolfsburg, Volkswagen is preparing a massive cutback: Production in Europe is to be reduced by around one million vehicles
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Bentley Kiev ranks third in dealer rankings: Luxury market sends explosive signal in the war
In March 2026, a luxury dealer in Kyiv garnered international attention when Bentley Kyiv achieved third place in the 2025
Shipping poised for nuclear comeback: SMR reactors to displace heavy fuel oil on the high seas
In Monaco and Florida, Scorpio Tankers and Ampera launched a collaboration in early April 2026 to develop and market small
Detention pending trial for waste disposal company owner due to illegal disposal of wind turbine scrap
In the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria, the Weiden public prosecutor’s office has filed charges against waste disposal entrepreneur Michael
Energy transition without substance
Germany’s industry continues to lose ground because the promised lower electricity prices have failed to materialize, and the energy transition
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Rolls-Royce brings British mini nuclear reactors into the construction phase
On April 13, 2026, the UK moved forward with the construction of its first mini nuclear reactors, thanks to a
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Fuel discount 2026 – Government relief threatens to disappear at the pump
The German government is reducing the energy tax by around 17 cents per liter for two months to provide relief
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Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies is raising the possibility of building Chinese cars in VW plants
On April 19, 2026, Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies sparked a sensitive debate about the future of Volkswagen’s German plants.
The energy transition is outpacing technology – political goals are growing faster than the system
Since 2000, Germany has transformed its energy supply at a rapid pace, politically driven by a concerted effort to phase
German economy slides deeper into crisis – sentiment reaches new low
Business sentiment in Germany deteriorated further in April 2026. According to a survey of around 1,000 companies conducted by the
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Electric cars: a bottomless pit – car companies’ profits plummet to a ten-year low
Nineteen leading automotive groups worldwide are facing a deep earnings crisis after the 2025 fiscal year because the anticipated ramp-up
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