US EditionBattle Lines Drawn Between EV Enforcers And The Rest At Munich Show
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open the IAA motor show in Munich on September 9th, amid debate over the EU's plan to phase out combustion-engine vehicle sales by 2035.
- The auto sector in Germany has lost over 50,000 jobs in the past year, as reported by EY, due to high energy costs and competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
- Volkswagen plans to lay off 35,000 employees and halt production at two sites in Germany.
- More than 150 electric vehicle sector businesses urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to maintain the 2035 target, as car manufacturers express doubts about its feasibility.
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Engine Row Threatens To Combust at Munich Motor Show
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will open the IAA motor show in Munich on Tuesday, September 9th, as debate rages over the European Union’s target to phase out combustion-engine vehicle sales within a decade. While the German economy has been plagued with high energy costs and global trade tensions, its flagship auto sector is struggling with fierce competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers. Major car firms are working to develop th…
At the opening of the IAA Mobility, the Federal Chancellor points out that he is open to changing climate policy. The fair is to remain in Munich for six more years. There is protest before the entrance.
Hyundai Motor premieres electric hatchback concept to crack European market
MUNICH — Hyundai Motor unveiled Tuesday a prototype of its first all-electric hatchback at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, expressing a strong commitment to European customers who prefer compact eco-friendly vehicles. During the auto exhibition, the carmaker held a world premiere of the Concept THREE, positioning the car as the smallest among its IONIQ electric vehicle (EV) series. The Concept THREE features minimalist exterior design with sculpted…
Tariffs Harm Everyone, Said Merz; Called for Innovations in the Automotive Industry | českénoviny.cz
Berlin/Munich - Germany does not want to go down the path of protectionism and tariffs, because such a course of action is harmful to everyone. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this today at the IAA Mobility trade fair in Munich. He stressed that the automotive industry will remain key for Germany, and that competition from China and the United States must be responded to with innovations. The Chancellor called on the European Union to be m…
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