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From lizards to water, eco-bumps snag Tesla's giant Berlin car factory
In the green forest outside Berlin, a David and Goliath-style battle is playing out between electric carmaker Tesla and environmental campaigners who want to stop its planned "gigafactory".
Electric carmaker Tesla slams German bureaucracy
Electric carmaker Tesla said Thursday it was "irritated" by administrative delays to the construction of its new gigafactory outside Berlin, and put forward its own reform proposals.
'Tesla isn't above law': Gigafactory construction near Berlin halted amid environmental concerns
US automaker Tesla was forced to suspend forest clearing for a new German plant Tuesday after environmentalists won an injunction over threats to the habitats of resident lizards and snakes.
Tesla to build 'world's largest' battery plant near Berlin
Tesla boss Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans to build the world's largest battery-cell factory at the group's electric car plant near Berlin.
'Help shape the future': Tesla advertises over 300 jobs for new Gigafactory near Berlin
With the first electric cars to be manufactured as early as next year, Tesla's factory being built near Berlin is currently advertising for a diverse range of job positions.
German car parts maker Schaeffler to cut 4,400 jobs
German car and industrial supplier Schaeffler said Wednesday that it will slash 4,400 jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus on the automotive sector.
Germany aims to become 'first country in world' to have driverless cars on streets
In a meeting Tuesday with car bosses, Angela Merkel agreed that Germany should take on a “pioneering role” in the development of self-driving cars. Critics said the meeting did too little to address the current crisis.
'Germany rocks': Elon Musk makes first visit to Berlin Tesla construction site
Tesla founder Elon Musk paid his first visit to the new Giga factory on Thursday, praising the site and Deutschland.
Demand for new cars falls in Germany as coronavirus cases rebound
The German car market deepened its slump in August as a jump in coronavirus cases caused consumers to hold back on new purchases, industry figures indicated Thursday.
Continental to cut 13,000 jobs in Germany amid setbacks to car industry
German auto-parts maker Continental said Tuesday that it would expand its vast restructuring programme to affect 30,000 jobs, as the coronavirus pandemic ravages global vehicle production.
German VAT cut drives demand for new cars
Car registrations in Germany showed this year's smallest monthly drop in July as buyers took advantage of a temporary cut in value added tax, figures released Wednesday showed.
Thousands of employees from Germany's Daimler trim hours to save jobs
Thousands of Daimler employees have agreed to cut their hours and give up bonuses this year to save jobs amid the coronavirus crisis, the German carmaker said Tuesday.
Tesla founder Elon Musk reveals new 'Giga Berlin' factory design
Technology entrepreneur, investor, and engineer Elon Musk has revealed an artist's impression of how his new Tesla site near Berlin might look – and shared his ideas for a rave and swimming pool.
Germany's Greens propose speed limit on Autobahn if elected
The Green party want to enforce a general speed limit on Germany's renowned Autobahn if they get into government after the planned 2021 elections.
German car giant BMW slated to slash 6,000 jobs this year
German high-end carmaker BMW will slash 6,000 of its over 120,000 jobs worldwide this year, a spokesman told AFP Friday, as the industry battles a demand trough and production setbacks from the coronavirus pandemic.
'Germans are not tired of cars': Number of vehicles on roads continues to rise
Despite growing calls for more people to turn to public transport or cycling, cars still seem to be a favourable option among Germans.
Coronavirus: Daimler to restart German factories from April 20th
Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler said Wednesday it plans to restart work at factories in Germany from April 20th, after a weeks-long interruption due to the coronavirus pandemic.
German car sales plummet to lowest level in nearly three decades
New registrations of cars on German roads plunged in March to the lowest in almost three decades, official data showed Friday, as restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus inflicted a heavy blow.
Part of central Berlin set to be closed to traffic for six months
A section of one of the capital's busiest streets will be car-free for six months in an experiment aimed at attracting more pedestrians and cyclists to the area.
Working in Germany: Where are the most jobs in the car industry?
Germany's world-renowned automotive industry is going through a tough time, but it's still one of the country's biggest employers. We looked at where the jobs are across the Bundesrepublik.
German chemical giant BASF to make car battery parts near Tesla Berlin site
German chemical giant BASF says it will build a factory making key components for electric car batteries in Brandenburg state, not far from Tesla's first European "Gigafactory" just outside Berlin.
German car sales plummet as new pollution rules bite
German car sales fell sharply in January, official data showed Wednesday, hit by the coming into force of new EU pollution rules which had triggered a buying frenzy in the final months of 2019.
Explained: Why Germany is vulnerable to US car tariffs
German automakers, already pounded by weak global growth and a costly shift to electric vehicles, stand to lose the most if US President Donald Trump makes good on fresh threats to slap crippling tariffs on European cars.