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1 day ago

Germany news: Automakers see worst profits since 2009 DW 12/15/2025

German car manufacturers turned in their worst quarter since the days of the 2009 global financial crisis, according to a study released Monday by financial consultancy EY. Together, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) at Germany's biggest automakers, Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, plummeted by nearly 76% in the quarter between July and September. The statistics indicate that although sales and revenue remained stable, production and running the business has become much more expensive, and carmakers are earning less from sales.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Germany to urge EU to soften 2035 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges the EU to relax the 2035 combustion-engine sales ban and permit hybrids and combustion-backup electric vehicles after 2035.
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1 month ago

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume steps down DW 10/17/2025

Blume also serves as the CEO of Porsche parent company Volkswagen, where he will remain in charge. Blume's dual role at the top of two major auto brands had drawn criticism. Blume has been chief executive of Porsche since 2015 and has served in the dual role as VW CEO since 2022Image: Ronny Hartmann/AFP via Getty Images Oliver Blume is to step down as the CEO of German sports carmaker Porsche, the firm said on Friday.
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2 months ago

German chancellor hosts auto summit as carmakers bleed jobs DW 10/09/2025

Germany’s auto industry needs state support to survive amid layoffs, slow EV transition, and rising competition from Chinese EV makers.
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2 months ago
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Merz calls auto summit as Germany's carmakers bleed jobs DW 10/08/2025

State support and policy changes are essential to protect Germany's auto industry amid job losses, EV transition challenges, and rising competition from Chinese automakers.
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3 months ago
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BMW iX3 Vs. Mercedes GLC EQ: Which Next-Generation EV Is Better?

BMW and Mercedes launched competitive iX3 and GLC electric crossovers with 800-volt architectures, OTA updates, improved efficiency, and stronger designs amid intensifying competition.
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2 months ago

German chancellor wants EU ban on new combustion-engine sales scrapped

Germany seeks to abandon the EU's 2035 ban on new combustion-engine vehicle sales to protect its car industry and pursue synthetic fuels and diesel research.
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