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schizoidman@lemm.ee to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year ago

Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs

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Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs

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schizoidman@lemm.ee to World News@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year ago
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Volkswagen reportedly considering closure of factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history as it fights competition from China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers.
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  • Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    Really, nothing to do with the massive emissions testing fraud and associated legal costs?

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      You mean the one pretty much every manufacturer did that just got associated with Volkswagen since they were the first to get caught?

      • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world
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        You mean the one where no CEO’s, or any senior leadership, faced criminal prosecution for their coordinated, premeditated, systematic fraud? I member!

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

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      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

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    VW have been putting billions in China in various investments and joint ventures

  • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml
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    Take that Putler!

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    Bummer

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