William Wilkes is a Corporate & Tax Account Executive at [Employer]. He specializes in the automotive industry, focusing on car manufacturing, industrial vehicles, driverless cars, and electric vehicles, while also exploring themes in business and economics. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as Moneyweb, Financial Post, and The Irish Times.
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William Wilkes has a strong focus on the German economy, particularly in industries such as travel, auto, finance & economy. His articles cover specific companies like Thyssenkrupp, Mercedes-Benz, Lufthansa and BASF. He also covers political topics related to the far-right in Germany.
When reaching out to William Wilkes, consider providing insights from industry experts or government officials regarding economic trends and their impact on specific companies operating within Germany. Topics related to company performance and strategic decision-making during economic downturns would likely be of interest to him based on his coverage attributes.
Given his coverage of the far-right in Germany alongside economic news, he might also be interested in perspectives related to how political developments are impacting business environments or vice versa.
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Chinese Carmakers Overtake Japan in Europe for First Time
The chairwoman of Germany’s powerful labor union IG Metall, Christiane Benner, condemned Audi Chief Executive Officer Gernot Döllner’s appearance alongside Donald Trump at a Georgia campaign rally as “highly embarrassing,” stoking more tensions over the automaker’s restructuring plans.
By: William Wilkes, Gabrielle Coppola, Josh Wingrove
Volkswagen AG plans to build a new $4 billion factory for its premium Audi brand in the southern US state of Georgia, expecting the move will yield potential relief from tariffs that have severely eroded profits.
Porsche AG’s profitability held up despite another sharp decline in vehicle sales, as demand for 911 sports cars and high-priced derivatives helped cushion the slump in China and weaker factory utilization.
Audi Chief Executive Officer Gernot Döllner said he acted in the interest of the carmaker when he took part in US President Donald Trump’s campaign rally that announced the company would build a $4 billion plant in the country.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG cut its profit guidance, joining peers Volkswagen AG and BMW AG after sales in China declined.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is pushing ahead with its biggest product and cost overhaul in years, betting it can restore profitability even as China turns from a growth engine into one of the biggest drags on the business.
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is preparing a broader overhaul of its China strategy after the luxury-car market deteriorated more sharply than expected, insisting it has no plans to retreat from what remains the world’s largest auto market.
Volkswagen AG swung to a loss after absorbing another round of writedowns as the carmaker struggles with a rapidly worsening operating environment, particularly in China.
As the carmaker struggles with a rapidly worsening operating environment, particularly in China.
