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With More Than 15 Million Made, This Iconic Car Became the World’s Most Popular on This Day in 1972
Volkswagen Beetle No. 15,007,034 rolled off the assembly line on February 17, 1972, in a feat that made automotive history.
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Germany’s economy is driving off a cliff. The car industry is behind the wheel.
The incoming chancellor will inherit a host of problems buffeting carmaking, including high energy and labor costs along with ...
Chinese car brands’ market share grows in S’pore as Japanese, German names cede some ground
SINGAPORE - After testing a range of cars from Japanese, American, French and German brands, Mr Ler Hwee Tiong, 54, gave up ...
German elections countdown: the uncomfortable truth about Germany’s political and economic state
German elections are taking place on February 23, 2025. Economic stagnation, energy struggles, and rising far-right influence ...
Who Owns Mercedes-Benz And Where Are Its Cars Made?
Mercedes-Benz has a long history and is one of the world's premier luxury auto brands. Who owns the company, and where does ...
Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?
It's not just production that is down. Sales of cars made by German brands are far lower than they were just a few years ago. Between 2017 and 2023, those of VW fell from 10.7m to 9.2m, while over the ...
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These German cars are more American than your Chevrolet
The truth is that cars are made in just about every corner of the world. One of the most surprising countries churning out some of your favourite luxury 'German' cars is the United States.
Germany elections: Meet the four candidates in the race to become the next chancellor
Germany is heading towards a crucial election to elect its next chancellor this Sunday. In the race to become the top leader, ...
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German sports carmaker Porsche to cut 1,900 jobs
Sports car manufacturer Porsche said Thursday it will axe 1,900 jobs after sales slumped in China and amid a tricky shift to ...
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind. But Donald Trump’s looming import tariffs will make that daunting task even ...
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Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?
It's not just production that is down. Sales of cars made by German brands are far lower than they were just a few years ago. Between 2017 and 2023, those of VW fell from 10.7m to 9.2m ...
Trump’s autos tariffs could quickly make car prices more expensive
President Donald Trump threatened to place a tariff of around 25% on cars imported into the United States, a policy that could raise prices on cars from most automakers – including American car brands ...