An agreement to turn an ailing Volkswagen factory into a defense manufacturing hub offers hope for jobs. But a shift from “family vans to tanks” in Germany is not so simple.
Category: Volkswagen AG
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Defense Hiring Will Ease, Not End, Pain in European Car Industry
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Will a Turnaround Plan Revive Volkswagen or Merely Delay Its Demise?
The New York Times – Business:The beleaguered auto giant reached a deal with unions to cut tens of thousands of jobs and slash production. Is it enough to revive an iconic German company?
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The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling
The New York Times – Business:The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
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In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk
The New York Times – Business:Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
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For New Car Brands, the Path to Success Is Littered With Flops
The New York Times – Business:Honda and Sony have bailed on Afeela, their joint E.V. project, without selling a single car. Subbrands from big automakers have a shaky track record, but leaning into luxury can help.
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11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar
The New York Times – Business:The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.
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Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant
The New York Times – Business:The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
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Driverless Big Rigs Are Coming to American Highways, and Soon
The New York Times – Business:There are active test runs in Texas, and a handful of companies are banking on making a big entry into the market as early as next year.
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Europe and China Take Step to Resolve Dispute on Electric Vehicles
The European Commission allowed carmakers to volunteer limits on their imports from China instead of paying tariffs, an arrangement that could help Volkswagen.
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Volkswagen Suffers More Than Rivals From Auto Industry Woes
The German automaker’s sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles.
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Europe May Roll Back Combustion Engine Ban
A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region’s climate goals.