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Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy

Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs.

By Melissa Eddy

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E.V. Tax Credits Are a Plus, but Flaws Remain, Study Finds

The Inflation Reduction Act was a compromise between competing priorities. Evaluating the law on the effectiveness of the $7,500 tax credit for E.V.s is tricky.

By Lydia DePillis

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Harris, in Michigan, Tries to Head Off Trump’s Attacks Over Gas Cars

Kamala Harris, who has faced a flurry of Trump ads in Michigan misleadingly arguing that she wants to ban gas cars altogether, promised, “I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive.”

By Erica L. Green and Reid J. Epstein

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Tesla Sales Increase, Suggesting Electric Car Demand Is Rebounding

The automaker reported a gain of 6.4 percent for the latest quarter, its first such increase this year.

By Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette

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