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Automotive

Feature | Automotive

De-risking: where political will collides with industrial reality

The German government wants less China, but the German economy cannot do without it. While Berlin declares "de-risking" to be a strategic goal, many companies are unwaveringly holding on to their close supply chains to the People's Republic.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Car industry

BYD: Local production in Europe within three years

In two to three years, BYD wants to manufacture e-cars entirely in Europe. In the short term, however, China's industry leader is relying on the success of its plug-in hybrids.

By Fabian Peltsch

Markus Söder, Oliver Zipse, Friedrich Merz und Hildegard Müller bei der Eröffnung der IAA 2025 in München.
News | Combustion engine off

Merz: 'Banning combustion engines is the wrong approach'

At the IAA, the chancellor is questioning the decision to phase out combustion engines from 2035 – and is thus seeking conflict with his coalition partner. Commission President von der Leyen is meeting with CEOs from the automotive industry on Friday.

By Lukas Knigge, Markus Grabitz