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Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe

The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.

German Arms Maker Rheinmetall Has Record Sales in ‘Era of Rearmament’

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the company moved quickly to meet Europe’s growing need for military spending.

What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.

Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China

Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.

Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics

The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.

German cars are popular in the United States, but U.S. cars are not as prevalent on German roads. One reason: tiny European streets and parking...

Germany’s Economy Shrank in 2024. Politicians Vow to Revive It.

Candidates in the upcoming federal election are focused on lowering taxes and increasing public spending.

Volkswagen Reaches Labor Deal, Avoiding Germany Plant Closures

The automaker agreed to keep all 10 of its factories in Germany open and to guarantee workers’ jobs until the end of 2030.

Volkswagen Unions Begin Short Strikes and Threaten More

Workers at nine of the automaker’s German factories walked off their jobs for several hours, and warned they would escalate the action if their demands...

Steel Maker ThyssenKrupp to Slash 11,000 Jobs in Germany

The venerable steel producer, which has been struggling against high energy prices at home and growing competition from abroad, is the latest company in Europe...