German car makers share logistics costs

Germany’s two prestige brands – Mercedes and BMW – are reported to be sharing resources such as logistics in order to cut costs. It is part of an increasing trend in the auto industry to share “beneath the skin” components and support infrastructure, such as logistics and hidden components. Meanwhile a “new cars for old” government incentive is keeping the medium vehicle sector and its suppliers busy. The German government is awarding a €2 500 incentive for German's to trade in their old, gasguzzling and rusted models for a new car of any brand – so reducing carbon emissions and retaining jobs in one go.