
Audi-Boss Gernot Döllner steht wegen seines Wahlkampfauftritts mit US-Präsident Trump in der Kritik. Nun legt eine Marktforschungsstudie nahe: US-Kunden könnten sich deshalb abwenden.
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Audi-Boss Gernot Döllner stand wegen eines Wahlkampfauftritts mit US-Präsident Trump in der Kritik.
Marktforschung Döllners Auftritt mit Trump schreckt womöglich amerikanische Audi-Käufer ab
Audi-Boss Gernot Döllner steht wegen seines Wahlkampfauftritts mit US-Präsident Trump in der Kritik. Nun legt eine Marktforschungsstudie nahe: US-Kunden könnten sich deshalb abwenden.
Von Martin Hesse

The MDax group Schaeffler is closing four German locations and cutting 3,460 jobs, including 2,660 in Germany. The reason is the European automobile crisis, falling sales and increasing competitive pressure from Chinese car manufacturers.

At the end of the year, the fuel discount will expire in Germany and the greenhouse gas reduction rate will increase. Gas station operators fear price increases of up to 40 cents per liter and criticize planned fuel price caps as a populist aberration.

German carmakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi and Porsche are increasing their focus on the US market to offset falling profits in China. High margins from combustion engines and SUVs as well as protection from Chinese competition through tariffs are driving expansion, despite high risks from US debt and political uncertainties.

Microcars are booming in Germany and offer young people aged 15 and over mobile independence. However, accident researchers warn that the strict weight limits come at the expense of important safety features such as airbags.

After another profit warning, Mercedes is reportedly planning to make greater use of a modular system based on the Chinese model. Experts see potential for billions, but warn of risks to premium status and a long road to 2030.

Drivers in the EU must gradually exchange old driving licenses for forgery-proof documents. The deadlines depend on the year of birth or date of issue. For people before 1953, a special regulation applies until 2033.