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VW ends Polo output in Spain to prep plant for EV shift

20 September 2024 15:31 - Autonews

The automaker will make affordable full-electric small cars in Pamplona starting in 2026 while Polo production for Europe moves to South Africa.

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German minister dangles prospect of additional aid for automakers

20 September 2024 14:56 - Autonews

Robert Habeck said that while automakers must take some of the blame for their current woes, he feels “an obligation to do something to get the market going again.”

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Tesla plant at center of controversy in German state vote

20 September 2024 14:31 - Autonews

A decision by mainstream parties to support a controversial expansion of Tesla’s Brandenburg plant, could help the far-right AfD win in a state election on Sept. 22.

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China, EU agree to intensify talks ahead of EV tariff vote

20 September 2024 11:33 - Autonews

Wang Wentao is on a whirlwind tour of Europe, trying to convince enough nations to vote against the tariff increase, by visiting Germany, Italy, and now Belgium, where the EU is headquartered.

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Mercedes slashes outlook in latest blow to German industry

20 September 2024 10:24 - Autonews

Adjusted returns from Mercedes' main cars unit are now expected in a range of 7.5 to 8.5 percent, compared with a prior forecast of as much as 11 percent.

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Top takeaways from Europe's August sales

20 September 2024 10:02 - Autonews

Volvo, Skoda and Dacia made big gains thanks to small cars; BMW and Audi lost ground; and a Chinese newcomer soared into the top 30.

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EVs send two key segments in opposite directions

20 September 2024 09:48 - Autonews

The Tesla Model 3, VW ID7 and BYD Seal are propping up the midsize segment, while big declines for the Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6 are hurting the midsize SUV category.

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In-car payments for EV charging can ease some reliability issues

20 September 2024 06:00 - Autonews

Companies are enabling drivers to pay for charging from inside the vehicle.

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VW ends Polo output in Spain to prep plant for EV shift

German minister dangles prospect of additional aid for automakers

Tesla plant at center of controversy in German state vote

China, EU agree to intensify talks ahead of EV tariff vote

Mercedes slashes outlook in latest blow to German industry

Top takeaways from Europe's August sales

EVs send two key segments in opposite directions

In-car payments for EV charging can ease some reliability issues