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How Much Is The German Auto Industry Under Threat?

CleanTechnica EVs

However, at that time, the German auto industry felt confident that it could continue to mainly produce and sell ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles in Germany while at the […]

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

Electrek

Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years.

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Polestar 2 is the most popular electric company car in Germany, cracking top ten overall

Electrek

The Polestar 2 is taking the auto industry by storm, placing among the top ten-selling electric vehicle in some of the most popular vehicle markets. In 2022, the Polestar 2 became a top-selling electric company car and made the top ten overall company cars in Germany, home of luxury vehicles and auto innovation.

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Tesla Model Y returns to dominance in Germany

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle in Germany in January. Selling 3,708 units during January, the Tesla Model Y took back its throne from the Tesla Model 3 , which had become the most popular vehicle in Germany during the final months of 2022. Tesla has found astounding success in the German market.

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

Baua Electric

Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here.

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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

Green Car Congress

XL2's headquarters are located in Heilbronn in Germany, in close proximity to Audi’s production site in Neckarsulm. The company is now looking to recruit namely SAP consultants, software developers as well as analytics and data engineers, from graduates to established experts.

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Electric car sales in Germany finally start to soar: Tesla leads

Green Car Reports

Now, however, Germany—home to the largest piece of Europe's auto industry—appears to be. It's starting to look like China will lead the world in adoption of plug-in electric cars, but which carmaking nations will follow it?

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