German Leaders and Auto Chiefs Team Up in Push to Relax Emissions Rules

The chancellor said he planned to urge the European Union to back off a policy that has been widely interpreted as a ban on combustion engines after 2035.

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Tesla’s Car Sales Rose 7% as U.S. E.V. Tax Credit Was Ending

The company benefited from a surge in U.S. demand for electric vehicles after Republicans in Congress voted to end a $7,500 incentive at the end of September. But other carmakers benefited more.

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Is That Product Any Good, or Is It Just a Brand Halo?

The concept involves a company trying to parlay feel-good associations with one of its products into a positive reputation for the overall brand.

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At IAA Mobility Car Show in Munich, the German Automakers Feel Optimistic

The spotlight at the Munich auto show this year is swinging back to BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen after previously focusing on Chinese automakers.

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Porsche Is No Longer a Blue-Chip Company in Germany

The German carmaker will soon no longer be listed on the leading DAX stock index three years after it made a blockbuster debut, amid losses in China and the threat of U.S. tariffs.

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Europe Is Spending Big on Defense. Will That Help Its Ailing Economy?

Leaders in Britain and the European Union are promoting the promise of economic benefits from increased military spending, but there is a trade-off.

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European Carmakers Welcome, and Worry About, U.S. Tariff Deal

German auto companies embraced greater clarity but warned that even the lower rate of tariffs agreed between Brussels and Washington would still hurt.

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Volkswagen Hit Hard by Trump’s Tariffs

The German automaker said that the U.S. import duties erased about $1.5 billion from its profit in the first half of the year.

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Tesla Begins Limited Robotaxi Service in Austin

The vehicles will have safety monitors and may not operate in bad weather, making them more restricted than the fully autonomous vehicles promised by Elon Musk.

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BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Expand Sales in Europe Despite Tariffs

BYD and other companies doubled their share of the car market after the European Union imposed higher tariffs on electric vehicles from China.

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