BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles
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BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles

Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has been able to compete effectively against Tesla.
Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits
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Toyota’s Hybrid-First Strategy Is Delivering Big Profits

Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has been criticized for selling few electric vehicles, but its decision to focus on hybrids is paying off financially.
Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.
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Volkswagen Sees Electric Vehicles as a Way to Grow in the U.S.

It and other foreign automakers are trying to exploit upheaval caused by new technology to gain market share from their dominant rivals.