Fraunhofer Study Warns of Massive European Auto Industry Job Losses by 2040 Fraunhofer warns the European auto industry could lose up to 726,000 jobs by 2040, driven by powertrain shifts, …
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German auto production shifts abroad as VW BMW and Mercedes relocate models
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman car production shifts further abroad as major brands move models, squeezing jobs and forcing urgent policy and labour choices German car production is shifting abroad as Volkswagen, Audi, BMW …
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Fraunhofer study warns European auto sector could lose 726,000 jobs by 2040
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean auto sector job losses could hit 726,000 by 2040, Fraunhofer study warns Fraunhofer study warns European auto sector job losses could reach 726,000 by 2040 as electrification and offshore …
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German industrial production rises 0.9% in May as auto sector jumps 3.6%
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Industrial Production Climbs 0.9% in May, Autos Lead Recovery German industrial production rose 0.9% month-on-month in May 2026, driven largely by a 3.6% jump in the automotive sector, the …
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German auto market surges as electric car subsidy drives Chinese brand growth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman car market rebounds in June as electric subsidy drives private BEV boom German car market rebounds in June as electric subsidy lifts private BEV sales; Chinese brands surge while …
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German auto industry faces Chinese surge as BYD eyes world leadership
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman auto industry in China loses ground as BYD targets global leadership by 2030 German auto industry in China loses ground amid a surge in Chinese exports and BYD’s push …
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EU targets Chinese chipmaker Yangjie deepening German auto industry chip supply squeeze
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzEU action against Yangzhou Yangjie tightens chip supply for Germany’s auto industry EU action against Yangzhou Yangjie tightens chip supplies for Germany’s auto industry, risking production delays and forcing manufacturers …
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Chinese brands expand across Indonesia, reshaping retail and auto markets
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChinese brands in Southeast Asia win hearts in Indonesia as Mixue and Haidilao surge Indonesian consumers are rapidly embracing Chinese brands in Southeast Asia, sparking social media buzz and reshaping …
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US Announces 25% Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks, Threatening Auto Industry
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. tariffs on EU cars set at 25% in presidential announcement, industry warns of major fallout U.S. tariffs on EU cars announced by President Trump could reach 25%, risking heavy …
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Mercedes Q1 2026 Results: Automotive EBIT Falls Nearly 50% to €933m Mercedes Q1 2026 results: automotive EBIT fell 47.2% to €933m as deliveries dropped and China sales plunged 27%; management …