Major police operation in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires - what's behind it all
Extensive police operations in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires keep the security forces on their toes.
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Serious technical defects found after cable car accident in the Czech Republic
The investigation by the railroad supervisory authority took three years. It is now clear that an automatic emergency braking system could have prevented the cabin crash. But what had happened to it?
Drunk driving and falling asleep: police investigate drunk driving
A 35-year-old man drives his car into a ditch while drunk and is later found asleep against a tree. He remains uninjured.
Fatal accident at classic car race in Riesa
Motorcyclists are particularly at risk in road traffic because they do not have the protective cover of a car driver. A leisure activity ends fatally for a motorcyclist in Riesa.
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.
Senior dies in accident in ditch
A senior citizen stops his vehicle near Meerane. A short time later, he is dead.
First car "Made in Zwickau" is back - as a replica
Cars have been built in Zwickau for 120 years. This tradition was founded by engineer August Horch. An association has now resurrected the very first car built here.
Traffic accident on highway 17 leads to miles of traffic jam
An accident near the Dresden-Prohlis junction causes traffic jams and road closures. Truck and car collide when changing lanes, no injuries. Diesel fuel leaked.
Around 260 historic vehicles on the longest federal highway
The 7th long-distance classic car tour led along the B96 from Zittau to Binz. The next one is due to take place in five years' time.
Car accident in Zwickau: female driver slightly injured
A female driver was slightly injured in a collision between two cars in Zwickau after a 62-year-old disregarded the right of way.
Ten-year-old cyclist hit by car
A 10-year-old cyclist was hit and slightly injured by a car when a 41-year-old driver turned into a driveway.
Van overturns after collision with car - two injured
Transporter overturns after collision with car, two injured. Material damage 20,000 euros.
East German car industry against punitive tariffs for e-cars
The East German automotive industry is making progress with the switch to e-cars. Nevertheless, the industry rejects punitive tariffs against competitors from China, as planned by the EU. What are the reasons?
Three injured in collision between car and Lößnitzgrundbahn steam locomotive
Three people have been injured in an accident between a car and a steam locomotive on the Lößnitzgrundbahn in Moritzburg.
100 years of the Fichtelberg suspension railroad: a landmark in the Ore Mountains
The Fichtelberg suspension railroad is celebrating its 100th anniversary and is an important attraction for tourists in the Ore Mountains. Find out more about the history and significance of Germany's oldest aerial cableway.
Serious traffic accident between motorcycle and car in the Zwickau district
Two people were seriously injured in a collision in the Zwickau district.
Analysis: Tens of thousands of electric cars in Germany on stockpile
According to an analysis by automotive experts, tens of thousands of electric cars are in stockpiles in Germany and exports are booming.
Analysis: Tens of thousands of electric cars in Germany on stockpile
An analysis by Chemnitz-based automotive experts shows that tens of thousands of electric cars are sitting in stockpiles in Germany. Domestic demand is suffering from the abrupt end of the e-car subsidy.
Internal combustion or electric: Which car survives floods best?
Find out how combustion and electric cars fare in floods. Compare safety, watertightness and possible damage in shallow water
Significant increase in the number of public e-charging points in Saxony
The number of publicly accessible charging points in Saxony has increased significantly. There are currently 4386 charging points available.
Number of e-charging points in Saxony has risen sharply
According to the Federal Ministry of Transport, there are 4386 publicly accessible charging points in Saxony, of which 3526 are normal and 860 are fast-charging points.
Investor from Saxony takes over Eisenwerk Hasenclever
Good news for the insolvent automotive supplier Eisenwerk Hasenclever: a foundry group from Saxony is taking over the company - with all its employees.
Whitsun weekend: Traffic in the southeast initially normal
Short vacations, trips to the lakes, the coast or a local recreation area: The ADAC warns of heavy traffic for the Whitsun weekend. However, there was no more traffic on Friday until the afternoon.
Whitsun traffic: all-clear on the highways in the southeast
Contrary to the ADAC's fears of traffic jams, the highways in the southeast remain congestion-free for the time being. Nevertheless, there is heavier traffic in certain places.
Porsche celebrates the official launch of electromobility in Leipzig
Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche celebrated the official launch of electromobility at its production site in Leipzig, Saxony, on Tuesday.
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.
Trabant fans celebrate in Anklam
Numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield in Anklam. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
Trabant fans celebrate in Anklam
In Anklam, numerous fans of two-stroke engines come to the airfield. The 29th International Trabant Meeting will be held there until Sunday.
Danny Auerswald becomes new head of Volkswagen in Saxony
Change at the top of Volkswagen in Bavaria: On July 1, Danny Auerswald, a native of Saxony, will take over as Chairman of the Board of Management. He replaces Robert Janssen, who is reportedly moving to Shanghai. Janssen had only taken over as CEO and Head of Technology and Logistics in 2022. Danny ..
Saxony's car industry on the upswing: retail trade weakens
Around one in three euros in Saxony's industry is generated by car manufacturers in the state. This sector was able to grow significantly last year. However, things do not look so rosy everywhere.
More than three times as many motorhomes in Saxony as in 2014
Compared to the rest of Germany, Saxony is at the bottom of the list in terms of camper van density. However, campers are also becoming increasingly common in the state.
Motorhome boom in Saxony: number triples in 10 years
The number of motorhomes in Saxony has more than tripled in the last 10 years, with almost 29,000 registered vehicles at the beginning of 2024.
Saxony was the most expensive place to fill up in the first quarter
Fuels were more expensive in the east and north than in the west and south in the first quarter. This is shown by data from the Federal Cartel Office.
Dulig: "There is no way around e-cars"
From 2035, no more new cars with combustion engines are to be registered in the EU. But the decision is being shaken.
Works council election at Porsche in Zuffenhausen invalid
There are some legal pitfalls in works council elections. The most recent election at Porsche has occupied the regional labor court. Now there is a decision.
Exhibition on 60 years of the Trabant: cult car in the spotlight
Presentation of various model series of the Trabi and historic vehicles from the period from 1910 to 1983 in Chemnitz. Racing cars, vintage cars and two-wheelers to admire.
Major construction projects on Saxony's highways
Saxony's highways are also undergoing major construction this year. The Königshainer Berge tunnel is a bottleneck on the A4.
Volkswagen rethinks the future of the Transparent Factory in Dresden
Volkswagen is examining options for the Gläserne Manufaktur Dresden, where the ID.3 is assembled. Future of the site and its employees uncertain.
ADAC operations in Saxony increased in 2023
In 2023, the ADAC recorded an increase in the number of car breakdowns in Saxony. Defective car batteries were the most common cause.
Porsche presents annual figures for 2023
Sports car manufacturer Porsche was recently on track to achieve its annual financial targets. Sales also increased in 2023 - but not in an important market. The DAX-listed company is now taking stock.
Serious car accident on the B180 near Frankenberg
A 33-year-old man and his 34-year-old passenger were seriously injured in a car accident on the B180. The car overturned, property damage approx. 7000 euros.
Numerous road damages in Saxony after winter
The condition of Saxony's roads has deteriorated in many places over the winter. Which places are particularly affected and when drivers can expect improvements.
The Trabant comes back to life as a classic car
The Trabant, once ridiculed as a "plastic bomber", becomes a lucrative investment object with rising prices on the market.
Historic cable car to Augustusburg during maintenance break
The historic cable car to Augustusburg Castle is taking a three-week break from Monday to carry out important maintenance work.
Italy hopes Tesla will settle in Germany after rejection of expansion plans
Following the rejection of Tesla's expansion plans in Germany, Italy is hoping that the US company will settle in the country.
Electromobility: VW works council head wants support
VW Works Council Chairwoman Daniela Cavallo is calling on the German government to provide more support for the ramp-up of electromobility. "Politicians must also support this, not just set targets that are right," said Cavallo at the dpa editorial conference in Berlin on Monday. Otherwise, the goal ..
Lynx hit by car in the district of Northeim
A lynx was hit by a car in the district of Northeim and had to be euthanized.
Vitesco earns more before merger with Schaeffler
The automotive supplier Vitesco has earned significantly more in its day-to-day business. For the year as a whole, the Regensburg-based company achieved earnings before interest and taxes of 341.1 million euros, adjusted for special effects, as announced on Friday. This was a good half more than in ..
Tesla expansion in Grünheide: municipality looks for solutions
Following the rejection of the development plan for the Tesla expansion in Grünheide, the municipality is looking for solutions. Communication and timetable as decisive factors.
More cars produced - e-mobility falls short of expectations
More vehicles were produced in Saxony's car factories in 2023 than in the previous year. The number rose by ten percent to 560,000, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Automotive Suppliers Network Saxony (AMZ) announced on Sunday. With 253,000 e-cars, electromobility fell somewhat short of expe ..
ADAC: Significantly more traffic jams on Saxon highways
There were significantly more traffic jams on Saxony's highways. According to the ADAC, many roadworks often brought traffic to a standstill. The A4 and A72 are causing the greatest concern.
Car skids on rain-soaked A4 near Chemnitz
A car skidded on the rain-soaked A4 near Chemnitz and the driver was seriously injured.
Dresden leads in terms of satisfaction with mobility
High parking fees and poor cycle paths are causing displeasure, yet mobility in German cities is predominantly rated positively in an ADAC survey. A city in Saxony is at the top of the list.
Electromobility in Saxony is only slowly gaining momentum
For many drivers, buying battery-powered vehicles still seems too risky. There is good demand for gasoline-powered combustion engines.
Three injured in car accident in Treuen
Three people were injured in a collision between two cars in Treuen. An 18-year-old had taken the right of way from another driver. The person who caused the accident was uninjured.
Supplier network warns of job losses in the automotive industry
After the abrupt end of the e-car subsidy, the Saxon car supplier network AMZ has warned of job losses. With its current economic policy, the federal government is making itself untrustworthy and destroying the automotive industry, criticized network manager Dirk Vogel on Monday. "For years, it has ..
ADAC warns of heavy traffic before Christmas in Saxony
Drivers in Saxony can expect a lot of traffic before Christmas. Most traffic jams are expected on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, according to the ADAC on Monday.The greatest potential for congestion is on the Autobahn 4 (Zwickau, Chemnitz, Dresden and Görlitz) and on the A9 (Leipzig). From C ..
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.
VW allows further employee contracts to expire
Due to weakening demand for electric cars, Volkswagen is continuing its job cuts in Saxony in 2024. In the course of the year, the contracts of almost 500 temporary employees will not be extended, a spokesperson said on Friday in response to an inquiry. The contracts of 269 employees have already ex ..
Vatican relies on e-cars from Saxony
Electric cars from Saxony are now on the road in the service of the Holy See. This week, two ID.3 vehicles were handed over to Pope Francis. Both were manufactured in the Transparent Factory in Dresden, a spokesperson for Volkswagen Saxony said on Thursday in response to a question. The majority of ..
Weak demand for e-cars: VW cuts shift
Volkswagen is reacting to the weakening demand for electric cars and has canceled a shift at the Zwickau plant. The management and works council have agreed on a new way of working, a spokesperson explained in response to a dpa inquiry. Since this week, the production line in Hall 5, where the ID.3 ..
Charging infrastructure for electric cars in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
Drivers of electric cars are finding it increasingly easy to find a public charging station in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. However, the ratio of the number of charging points to the number of electric cars varies greatly from region to region.
BMW in Leipzig now also produces the Mini Countryman
BMW has announced that it will produce the Mini Countryman at its plant in Leipzig. This is the first vehicle from the traditional brand to be manufactured in a BMW plant. Around 100,000 Mini Countryman are to be produced each year.
BMW starts production of the Mini Countryman in Leipzig
Car manufacturer BMW officially begins production of the Mini Countryman at its Leipzig plant. It is the first model from the British cult brand to be manufactured entirely in Germany.
Driver dies after accident in Vogtland district
A driver in the Vogtland district crashed his car into a tree and died.
VW cuts e-car production in Zwickau again
A portion of production at Volkswagen's e-car factory in Zwickau is being shut down again. The reason for this is a lack of motors, a company spokesperson said on request. These are being sourced from the plant in Kassel. However, fewer of the required electric motors are currently being produced th ..
Car expert: German manufacturers are losing innovative strength
Car expert Stefan Bratzel believes that German manufacturers are increasingly lagging behind the competition from China when it comes to innovation. The innovative strength of Chinese car manufacturers has grown year on year and is now greater than that of German car manufacturers, warned Bratzel at ..
Chinese cars "made in Germany"? - Car congress starts
Chinese car manufacturers want to put more of their vehicles on the road outside their home market. This will probably not stop there. In the future, they could create thousands of jobs by building factories in Germany and Europe.
VW top management brings managers back to the office
VW's top management is bringing its executives back to the office. Management employees are to return to work four times a week.
Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with car
A female pedestrian was hit by a car in Auerbach/Vogtland and seriously injured. The person who caused the accident should have waited.
Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with car in Auerbach/Vogtland
A female pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Auerbach/Vogtland. The car driver should have waited.
88-year-old cyclist dies in traffic accident in Wurzen
An 88-year-old cyclist was hit by a car in Wurzen and fatally injured.
Volkswagen plans to build the Trinity model in Zwickau
Volkswagen's plans to build the Trinity model in Zwickau have met with a positive response in Saxony. René Utoff, acting head of Volkswagen Saxony's central works council, spoke of a "right signal for the Saxon locations" on Friday. "The SSP platform brings a future-proof perspective to Zwickau." He pointed out that, according to current plans, the thermal management system for the platform will also be built in Saxony: at the Chemnitz engine plant. "In this way, the Group is strengthening the production network in the region. Now we still need a viable perspective for Dresden."
Electric Golf from Wolfsburg - "Trinity" model to Zwickau
Volkswagen wants to build a new electric Golf in Wolfsburg instead of the previously planned "Trinity" model of the future. This was announced by the Group and the Works Council following a Supervisory Board meeting in Wolfsburg on Friday. The "Trinity" future model previously planned in Wolfsburg i ..
VW Group moves Trinity model from Wolfsburg to Zwickau
The VW Group plans to produce its future Trinity model not in Wolfsburg but in Zwickau.
After fixing the software malfunction, VW also restarts production in Saxony
After VW has fixed the software malfunction, the plants in Saxony will start up again as scheduled
Three-shift operation at VW in Zwickau in question
Further cuts are imminent at the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau. According to information obtained by the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, management has terminated the company agreement on three-shift operation dating from 1991. It thus expires at the end of the year."The aim is to reach a new company agreeme ..
IG Metall urges low-cost electric cars from Germany
The IG Metall trade union is calling for cheaper models from Germany due to weak demand for e-cars and competition from Chinese manufacturers.
VW cuts production in Zwickau and Dresden
Volkswagen is curbing production of electric cars at its Zwickau and Dresden sites for two weeks. In Zwickau, a production line will be shut down during the fall vacations, a spokesman told Deutsche Presse-Agentur. The reason given for the move is weakening demand. Production of the ID.4, ID.5, Audi ..
Automotive industry expects two-year lean period
Saxony's auto industry is bracing itself for a lean period of about two years. Although demand for vehicles in Europe is rising, it is still 20 percent below pre-Corona levels, Dirk Vogel of industry network AMZ said Tuesday in Zwickau. In addition, production of e-cars is rising more slowly than ex ..
Automotive as a job engine: employment up 44 percent
Saxony's automakers have created thousands of new jobs in recent years. Leipzig and Zwickau are the heartbeats of the industry in this country.
Volkswagen is sticking to the assembly of cars in the Transparent Factory for the time being
Volkswagen is sticking to assembling cars in the Transparent Factory for the time being. Vehicle production of the ID.3 in Dresden is continuing, and no short-term adjustments are planned.
Lusatia develops into a focal point for battery production
The establishment of companies like Altech promotes the development of battery production in Lusatia. Altech plans to build two factories in the Schwarze Pumpe industrial park in Brandenburg, with investments of over one billion euros and the creation of 1,000 jobs.
Serious car accident in Kamenz: Two women seriously injured
Two women were seriously injured in a head-on collision between two cars in Kamenz. For reasons that are not yet clear, a 65-year-old woman drove into oncoming traffic and collided with the car of a 52-year-old woman.
Debate in the Saxon state parliament: Volkswagen plans threaten jobs
The AfD parliamentary group sees around 100,000 jobs in the automotive industry at risk due to weakening demand for e-cars.
Saxony's Economics Minister Dulig: Transparent Factory Dresden retains orders
Saxony's Economics Minister Dulig confirms that the Transparent Factory in Dresden will continue to produce the ID.3 and that there has been no change in the Board's orders.
Significant increase in car imports from China expected in Europe
Automotive experts at Chemnitz University of Technology expect car imports from China to increase significantly in Europe. This year, about 600,000 vehicles are expected, and by 2025, 1.1 million are expected.
VW plans to discontinue production in Transparent Factory
Volkswagen is planning to discontinue vehicle production at the Transparent Factory in Dresden, according to a report in Automobilwoche. The site is to be retained, however, and the roughly 300 employees will be given other tasks, the business newspaper reported, citing company sources. Since the be ..
Weak demand for e-cars: Nnegative consequences expected
When a car manufacturer has a production bottleneck, it has consequences for numerous supplier companies and their employees. The latest negative news from Volkswagen in Zwickau has hit a sector that has already been plagued by worries.
IG Metall sharply criticizes job cuts at VW in Zwickau
The IG Metall trade union has sharply criticized the cutback of hundreds of jobs at the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau. This is a personal catastrophe for those affected and their families, said the first authorized representative in Zwickau, Thomas Knabel, after a works meeting on Thursday. In additio ..
Politicians see home-made problems for problems at VW
Following the announced job cuts at Volkswagen in Zwickau, politicians from various parties have criticized the company's management. Those responsible at VW must take a critical look at their work, warned SPD member of parliament Carlos Kasper on Thursday. "Because we also see: things are going bet ..
VW and Audi stick to expansion of e-car production
Despite sluggish capacity utilization at Volkswagen's Zwickau e-car factory, production of the Audi Q4 e-tron and ID.3 is to be expanded to other locations. "We will also produce the Q4 e-tron in Brussels from the end of 2023 - in addition to production in Zwickau," an Audi spokeswoman told Deutsche ..
Concern about job cuts at VW: Works meeting planned
In view of sluggish demand for electric cars, Volkswagen is threatening to cut jobs at its Zwickau plant. According to dpa information, there is talk of not extending temporary contracts of employees. Initially, this could affect a few hundred of the total of around 10,700 employees at the Saxon sit ..
Car density on the rise: More and more cars in Saxony, too
Despite all efforts for a traffic turnaround, more and more cars are on the road in Saxony. From 2012 to 2022, the number of registered cars per 1000 inhabitants increased by more than five percent, as the Federal Statistical Office announced on Tuesday. Accordingly, the value in Saxony in 2012 was ..
Porsche experience workshop opens: Offer for pupils
The automobile manufacturer Porsche has expanded its promotion of young talent in Leipzig with an experience workshop. The aim is to give children and young people from grades 3 to 9 playful access to mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology (MINT), Porsche announced on Monday. ..
23 million euros in damage caused by severe weather in Saxony
Car insurers had to spend around 23 million euros on damage caused by severe weather in Saxony last year. This is roughly the same level as the previous year, according to figures released by the German Insurance Association (GDV) on Wednesday. In both 2021 and 2022, about 7500 losses due to storms, ..
Saxony extends special regime for Ukrainian cars
Saxony extends the exemption for vehicles of Ukrainian refugees until June 30. Cars with valid Ukrainian registration and sufficient liability insurance may participate in traffic until then, as Transport Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) announced in Dresden on Monday. "I am pleased that together we coul ..