Easter starts in Saxony - ADAC reports heavy traffic
For many travelers, the journey to their Easter vacation will be a test of nerves. Saxony's freeways are also threatened by long traffic jams and barely usable alternative routes.
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Fuel more expensive in the south
Drivers currently pay the most for refueling in Bavaria and Saxony. Rhineland-Palatinate has also become significantly more expensive in a state comparison. The city states, on the other hand, get off more cheaply.
Chemnitz shows garages as places of cultural identity
The city of Chemnitz is offering an unusual discovery tour during the Capital of Culture year. The focus is on garages as places of cultural identity.
Chemnitz invites you to the garage course
There are around 30,000 garages in Chemnitz, many of which were built during the GDR era. In the Capital of Culture year, the city wants to make the otherwise unseen visible - and the garages are also in focus.
Trump's punitive tariffs put additional strain on Saxony's car industry
New US punitive tariffs are hitting the industry at an already difficult time. There is now growing concern that even strong plants like the one in Leipzig could stumble.
Porsche: bonus for employees almost halved
Slump in profits, falling sales, cost-cutting program: things have been better at Porsche in the past. The employee bonus is now also significantly lower. How much will employees receive?
Car industry calls for more purchase incentives for electric cars
High electricity prices and a lack of subsidies: many people are hesitant to buy an electric car. An industry representative blames politicians for the uncertainty and calls for clear incentives.
Saxony wants to support the automotive industry
The car industry in Saxony is also affected by VW's cost-cutting plans - with widespread repercussions for suppliers. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, this is a setback for the Free State.
Car sharing is booming - shared cars have 14 percent more users
More and more people are sharing a car. The car-sharing provider Teilauto is also growing in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: more users, more vehicles, more electric cars.
More than 107,000 ADAC call-outs due to breakdowns in Saxony
The ADAC's breakdown service was called out many thousands of times last year. One day in January saw a particularly high number of calls for help.
Study: Setbacks in e-mobility hit the east particularly hard
The car factories in eastern Germany are pioneers when it comes to e-cars. If the transition to electric mobility on Europe's roads is delayed, the industry there will be particularly hard hit, warns a study.
Two out of five fail their practical driving test in Saxony
40 percent of candidates do not pass the practical test, and the theory is even worse. This is how Saxony compares.
Car fasting" campaign in Saxon city for the first time
Alcohol, sweets, social media - there are many things that people voluntarily give up during Lent. In Saxony, the idea of "car fasting" is now being tested for the first time.
"Taskforce" to help secure the future of the automotive industry
The German automotive industry is in crisis. As an automotive state, Saxony is also feeling the effects. The Minister of Economic Affairs wants to take countermeasures.
Resident parking also cheap in Saxony
Resident parking remains cheap in many cities. If Deutsche Umwelthilfe has its way, this should change. This could soon be the case in Dresden.
Hydrogen instead of diesel - BMW tests use of new trucks
Quickly refueled and emission-free on the road: BMW is using hydrogen trucks to transport components for the first time. But the technology still has one hurdle.
Top-level meeting on the future of the VW locations in Saxony
Volkswagen's sites in Saxony are facing severe cuts. What is the future of car production in Zwickau and Dresden?
Porsche relies on combustion engines - consequences for Saxony unclear
Like other German car manufacturers, Porsche is struggling with difficulties. The management now wants to focus on combustion engines again, among other things. What does this mean for Saxony as an automotive location?
Economics Minister wants to hold VW accountable
Volkswagen wants to keep its plants in Saxony. But there will be cuts. Saxony's new Minister of Economic Affairs announces resistance.
IG Metall criticizes plant closures at Contitech
Continental spar Contitech wants to close five plants in four federal states. IG Metall is appalled and is making clear demands.
Plant closures at Contitech - Saxony also affected
The automotive industry is in crisis. This is also making itself felt at supplier Continental and its plastics technology division Contitech. Jobs are also on the line in Bavaria.
Plant closures planned at Contitech
The automotive industry is in crisis. This is also making itself felt at supplier Continental and its plastics technology division Contitech. Hundreds of jobs are now on the line.
Five years of Brexit - Saxony's foreign trade continues to grow
Trade barriers after Brexit? No problem for Saxony's economy. Which industry benefits the most.
IG Metall criticizes austerity policy and calls for investments
In view of the economic downturn, there is great concern in the East German economy. IG Metall is calling for an end to the "austerity policy" and is campaigning for more state support.
Trade union worries about jobs in the car industry in the East
According to the trade union, one in four industrial jobs in the eastern German states depends on the automotive industry. In view of the economic downturn, there is therefore great concern.
More driving instructors trained in Saxony
You have to pass four state exams to be able to work as a driving instructor. Interest in the job is growing in Saxony.
New Works Council elected at VW plant in Zwickau
The car manufacturer Volkswagen is currently going through difficult times. At the Zwickau plant, there was additional uncertainty surrounding the works council. New elections have now been held.
Scholz backs promotion of electric cars
The automotive industry and its suppliers are under pressure. Chancellor Scholz can imagine promoting electric cars and is calling for a European solution.
Fewer Saxons buying e-cars - but a hybrid boom
E-mobility is booming worldwide - but not in Germany. In Saxony, too, the number of electric car registrations fell significantly last year. A missed opportunity, according to experts.
Report: VW plant in Zwickau fears for Audi production
The VW plant in Zwickau has already had to hand over four models following the wage compromise. Now the plant also has to worry about the last model.
Car expert: VW agreement has a bitter taste for Saxony
After marathon negotiations, IG Metall and Volkswagen have reached an agreement. The sites in Saxony are facing painful cuts.
What VW and IG Metall have agreed on
Job cuts yes, plant closures no: Volkswagen and the IG Metall trade union spent more than 70 hours arguing about the car manufacturer's cost-cutting measures. In the end, at least a compromise has been reached.
Scholz: VW tariff agreement is good and socially acceptable
Volkswagen plans to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030, but no plants are to be closed. For the Chancellor, this is also a signal for the location.
IG Metall district head: Clear-cutting at VW prevented
After days of negotiations, the company and the union have reached an agreement for Volkswagen. IG Metall district manager Schulze speaks of a "difficult but workable compromise".
Economics Minister: Decision on Dresden was foreseeable
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been wrangling for days, but now an agreement has been reached in the wage dispute. The end of car production in Dresden was foreseeable, explains Economics Minister Panter.
VW and IG Metall want to inform separately about wage dispute
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now both sides want to inform the press - but not together.
IG Metall wants to inform about the status of the VW collective bargaining round
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now there is to be a press conference.
VW crisis: Kretschmer warns of economic clear-cutting
People in Saxony are worried about Volkswagen. The question is whether the Group, which employs more than 10,000 people in the state, will implement plant closures.
VW negotiations: No agreement even after more than 60 hours
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will they succeed before Christmas?
VW collective bargaining talks continue - another night session
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will an agreement now be reached after a second night round?
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
VW collective bargaining round: second day of negotiations started
In a marathon session, VW and IG Metall are trying to find a solution to the wage dispute. After an overnight break, the talks are now entering their second day.
VW collective bargaining round: First day of negotiations ends after 13 hours
VW and IG Metall attempt to defuse their wage dispute with a marathon meeting. After 13 hours, the representatives take a break. The meeting continues in the morning.
VW Saxony boss Auerswald counts on agreement before Christmas
The positions in the wage dispute at VW are still far apart. Now both sides are making one last attempt to reach an agreement before Christmas. Hopes are also high in Saxony.
VW on collective bargaining round: "Don't let any more time pass"
The positions in the wage dispute at VW are still far apart. Now both sides are making one last attempt to reach an agreement before Christmas. VW is pushing the pace.
VW collective agreement: IG Metall urges agreement before Christmas
The wage dispute at VW is entering what could be the decisive round. Both sides will meet in Hanover on Monday. IG Metall will then push for an agreement.
Open letter at VW in Zwickau: "Dying in installments"
VW employees fear for the future of the plants and their jobs. The temporary employees in Zwickau have now written an angry open letter.
Volkswagen ahead of new warning strike for wage round on Monday
IG Metall is increasing the pressure in the wage dispute at VW: just in time for the fourth round of collective bargaining, it is calling for a nationwide warning strike. The fronts remain hardened.
Vehicle registration by mouse click not yet possible everywhere
If you want to register or re-register your car, you can do this digitally in many places. However, some districts in Saxony are still lagging behind. There are security reasons for this, but it is set to change soon.
Discussion about extra parking fees for SUVs in Saxon cities
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
SUV parking fees in Saxony's cities: no extra charges planned
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
IHK Chemnitz demands clarity from Volkswagen in the crisis
The crisis at car manufacturer Volkswagen overshadows the Automotive Forum industry congress in Zwickau. VW must quickly provide clarity on the individual locations, warns IHK President Jankowsky.
E-cars per charging point: Saxony once again in first place
Electric cars can be charged at around 5,400 charging points in Saxony. In a VDA ranking, the Free State therefore scores particularly well.
VW locations in danger? The ten plants at a glance
Europe's largest car manufacturer VW is facing the threat of plant closures. At least three of the ten factories are said to be on the hit list. An inventory.
Volkswagen plans plant closures and capacity cuts in Germany
Volkswagen employees in Saxony are boiling with rage. The reason for this is the massive cuts in staff and pay that the car manufacturer is planning, according to the works council. They are threatening a "hot winter".
VW General Works Council plans information events at plants
The VW General Works Council wants to react to the "inadequate information policy" of the Board of Management. It is high time to make the car manufacturer fit for the future.
Four federal states call on VW to retain all sites
Plant closures and redundancies are under discussion at VW. The economics ministers of the four states with VW sites have now developed a joint position on this.
Lowest car density of the federal states in Saxony
Statistically speaking, more than every second person in Saxony owns a car. Nevertheless, the state ranks far behind the rest of Germany in terms of car density. There are striking regional differences.
VW works council in Zwickau resigns - new election planned
A bang at the VW plant in Zwickau: the works council resigns and prepares for an early election. The background to this are legal disputes about the 2019 election.
Volkswagen Saxony terminates job security
IG Metall has warned Volkswagen against terminating agreements for the Saxon sites as well. The dispute over possible redundancies and plant closures is now intensifying.
Deges presses ahead with construction of new Mulde bridge on the A14
The growing volume of heavy goods traffic in particular has taken its toll on the Mulde bridge on highway 14. Construction work for the new bridge is currently underway. It should be completed by 2028.
IG Metall insists on job security at VW Saxony
In the dispute over possible redundancies and plant closures at Volkswagen, the trade union is pressing for the job agreements for the sites in Saxony to be retained. However, these are being put to the test.
East German car industry calls for barriers to be removed
High energy costs, excessive bureaucracy and regulations are paralyzing the economy. The East German automotive industry is facing a storm and has clear expectations - as do state politicians.
Kretschmer: Saxony worried about Volkswagen
In the dispute over new cost-cutting plans, the VW Group cancels the job guarantee that has been in place since 1994. Problems are also seen in Saxony, but the Minister President finds the state "quite well positioned".
Saxony's Economics Minister criticizes VW for canceling the job guarantee
In the dispute over the new cost-cutting plans at VW, the Group is creating the first facts: The job guarantee that has been in place since 1994 has now been terminated. Saxony's Economics Minister criticizes the move.
Resentment at the VW engine plant in Chemnitz over the threat of redundancies and plant closures
The car manufacturer Volkswagen is in crisis and is threatening compulsory redundancies. Since then, employee discontent has been boiling over at works meetings - including at the Chemnitz engine plant.
Kretschmer blames federal government for Volkswagen crisis
Many Volkswagen employees across Germany fear for their jobs, which they thought were safe. Minister President Kretschmer blames the federal government for the car manufacturer's difficult situation.
Shouts of "Ugh" for VW Board of Management - loud protest in Zwickau
Since plant closures and compulsory redundancies at VW have been on the cards, many employees in Saxony are also very worried. In Zwickau, they are venting their discontent.
Austerity measures at VW - Saxony between worry and resistance
Volkswagen wants to drastically tighten its austerity measures and is considering plant closures. The announcements are causing concern in Saxony. The works council in Zwickau is being combative.
Austerity measures at VW - Works meeting planned in Zwickau
Volkswagen wants to drastically tighten its austerity measures and is considering plant closures. In Zwickau, the works council announces before a staff meeting: "It's going to get loud!"
Impending plant closures at VW: Dulig "alarmed"
Volkswagen is considering drastic steps to achieve savings targets. What will happen to the plants in Saxony? The Minister of Economic Affairs is being combative.
Saxony supports Volkswagen locations in times of plant closures
Volkswagen is considering drastic steps to achieve savings targets. What will happen to the plants in Saxony? The Minister of Economic Affairs is being combative.
Regional classes for car insurance in Saxony adjusted
For many drivers in Saxony, the classifications for motor vehicle liability insurance are changing. This could make it more expensive. The situation looks better for comprehensive insurance.
Volkswagen postpones start of production of the Trinity electric car
Trinity was regarded as the flagship project of former VW boss Diess, but the e-car is a long time coming. The model of the future still needs a few more years.
Delays at Volkswagen: start of production of the Trinity electric car postponed
Trinity was regarded as the flagship project of former VW boss Diess, but the e-car is a long time coming. The model of the future still needs a few more years.
ADAC: No traffic jam chaos on East German highways
Despite ADAC warnings, traffic jams on the East German highways remain manageable. The roads were less congested than predicted.
Almost every second learner driver fails the theory test
It's not just a theoretical hurdle: More and more young people are failing their driving test, especially in theory. Driving instructors see various reasons for this.
Saxony's energy minister criticizes calls for e-fuels in normal cars
Saxony's Energy Minister Wolfram Günther considers calls for e-fuels in normal cars to be a "ghost debate" and "market economy nonsense".
Kretschmer welcomes von der Leyen's e-fuels initiative
After 2035, only cars without combustion engines may be newly registered in the EU. However, according to a proposal by the EU Commission President, there could be exceptions for e-fuels.
The end for combustion cars: what the EU ban from 2035 really means!
The EU ban from 2035 only affects the sale of new combustion cars, not their use. Find out what this really means and how it will affect the future
Saxony's Economics Minister travels to Italy with a delegation to strengthen economic relations
Saxony's Economics Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) is traveling to Italy with a delegation to expand economic relations.
Car industry remains economic engine in Saxony
Last year, the automotive industry in Saxony recorded an increase in turnover of 12.3 percent to a good 24 billion euros, which corresponds to a third of the state's industrial turnover.
Smart textiles not yet a mass market
According to experts, smart textiles are not yet a mass market application. The automotive industry and medicine are currently driving growth.
Thuringia's Economics Minister warns against restricting financial support for the automotive industry
Thuringia's Economics Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee (SPD) believes that the transformation of the automotive industry is at risk if the federal government reduces its financial support. He warned against fatal signals from cuts.
Volkswagen resumes normal production in Zwickau and Dresden
Volkswagen has been back to normal production in Zwickau and Dresden since Monday, after production was curtailed due to weak demand. The company agreement on three-shift operation in Zwickau was terminated and expires at the end of the year.
AfD criticism of conversion to electric cars in Zwickau meets with criticism in Saxony's state parliament
The AfD's criticism of the conversion to electric cars at Volkswagen's Zwickau site almost three years ago has drawn widespread criticism in the Saxon state parliament. According to CDU member of parliament Jan Hippold, the transformation of the automotive industry offers both challenges and opportunities for new jobs. AfD parliamentary group leader Jörg Urban blames the political hype surrounding e-mobility for weakening demand at VW. SPD state chairman Henning Homann warns against a swan song for the e-car, saying this would harm employees and Saxony's industry.
Automotive Cluster East Germany sees no turning away from electromobility despite difficulties
Despite current difficulties, the Automotive Cluster East Germany does not see any turning away from electromobility. It was clear from the outset that this change would be a rocky road, said Jens Katzek, managing director of the association, to the Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
Job cuts at Volkswagen's Zwickau plant due to low demand for electric cars
In view of sluggish demand for electric cars, Volkswagen is threatening to cut jobs at its Zwickau plant. Several hundred employees with temporary contracts could be affected.
TSMC Dresden: Taiwanese chip company plans plant with billion-euro funding
Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC is close to a decision to locate in Dresden to produce chips for the automotive industry.