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Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs (thedriven.io)

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[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is a bad interpretation from the outlet. VW has been fighting against tariffs for Chinese EVs.

[–] filister@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagens-cupra-at-risk-planned-eu-tariffs-says-brand-ceo-2024-09-03/

But seriously, they do everything but build compelling and affordable cars.

During COVID they realised they can build only SUVs and sell them for inflated prices and that would be even more lucrative than selling cheaper more affordable and sustainable cars, and now they are surprised why people are not buying their cars.

Mystery, right? /s