
Germans Shifting to Electric Vehicles, Says Survey
This year’s Merz government subsidy for purchasers seems to be the driving force behind a recent uptick in EV sales.

This year’s Merz government subsidy for purchasers seems to be the driving force behind a recent uptick in EV sales.

Ford’s president in Europe said the company remains committed to supporting the transition to zero-emission mobility.

A VDA survey shows most German carmakers plan to delay or cancel investments due to Brussels regulations—amid rising competition in the electric vehicle market.

Electric vehicles accounted for 97.6% of December sales in the Scandinavian country.

It is a mistake to introduce more protectionism before scrapping domestic policies that badly hurt competitiveness.

Pressured by industry and market realities, the EU abandons the dogma of the all-electric car and opts for flexibility.

In a direct challenge to Brussels’ green agenda, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany will urge the EU to scrap its 2035 fossil-fuel phase-out.

The results underscore rising citizen concern over Germany’s stance before the UN Climate Conference in Brazil.

The crisis facing German automakers: declining sales, rising competition from Chinese-made EVs, and uncertainty over EU combustion-engine ban in 2035.

Dependency on Asia for batteries, high manufacturing costs, and U.S. tariffs are contributing to the automotive industry’s difficulties.