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Motor 1
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
BMW: 'The Combustion Engine Is Our Foundation'
Many carmakers rushed to set cutoff dates for combustion engines, only to backtrack on their lofty electric goals just a few years later. But BMW didn't break any promises for the simple reason that it never announced an end to gas-powered cars. On several occasions, CEO Oliver Zipse emphasized that the switch to electric shouldn't be forced and that consumers should have the freedom to choose, citing high EV prices and an underdeveloped charging infrastructure. In a new interview with the German business newspaper Automobilwoche (subscription required) , a senior BMW official stated, 'The combustion engine is our foundation and will also finance our future business.' Klaus von Moltke is the plant manager at BMW's Steyr factory in Austria, where 1.2 million engines were built last year. He added that the development of conventional powertrains will continue. To secure the ICE's future, engineers will make the three- to eight-cylinder engines compliant with upcoming Euro 7 regulations. Photo by: BMW While it might seem BMW is referring only to gasoline engines, diesel isn't dead yet. Von Moltke stated that the company is testing various fuels compatible with internal combustion engines, including HVO100, for diesel-powered cars. The abbreviation stands for 'hydrotreated vegetable oil,' and '100' indicates it's a pure, unblended fuel. BMW is already filling up diesel cars made in Germany with HVO100 before shipping them to dealers. The company claims CO₂ emissions are reduced by as much as 90% compared to conventional diesel. In addition to environmental benefits, diesel engines running on HVO100 are said to perform better during cold starts and are less prone to microbial contamination due to the fuel's purity. Beyond combustion engines, BMW's Steyr factory in Upper Austria is also producing 'electric engines' for future Neue Klasse EVs. Pre-production of sixth-generation electric motors began about a year ago for prototypes, ahead of the new iX3's debut this September at the IAA Mobility show in Munich. Series production of the electric crossover will start late this year at BMW's new Debrecen plant in Hungary. Photo by: Alex Goy | Motor1 Although BMW remains committed to combustion engines for the long haul, it expects sales to be evenly split between ICE and EV models by the end of the decade. Reaching 50% in just five years is ambitious, given that EVs accounted for only 17.4% of total BMW Group sales (including Mini and Rolls-Royce) last year. In the first quarter of 2025, EVs made up nearly 19% of shipments, so the company must feel pretty confident it can reach parity by 2030. Asked whether the European Union will follow through on its plan to ban sales of new combustion-engine cars by 2035 , Klaus von Moltke replied: 'It's not our job to make such assumptions; that's pointless. Our job is to consider all possible scenarios, prepare for each one, and ensure our delivery capability.' BMW is keeping all options open and has not yet fully committed its resources to EVs. It remains invested in combustion engines and has already confirmed a new gasoline-powered M3 with an inline-six is in development, likely with some form of electrification. The larger M5 hasn't lost any cylinders either, as its V-8 is now part of a plug-in hybrid setup to meet increasingly strict emissions standards. BMW's Main Rivals Have Had A Change Of Heart: Mercedes Makes 'Course Correction' to Extend Combustion Engine Life Audi Changes Its Mind. Will Make Gas Cars For Another 10 Years Source: Automobilwoche Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Advertiser
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 BMW iX3: Next-gen luxury EV to offer 800km of range
BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation 'Neue Klasse' electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology and Audi Q6 e-tron rival – will be the first series production BMW to use the new Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform. Using the new architecture with a 'Gen6' electric powertrain, the new iX3 promises 800km (WLTP) of range – nearly double the current model's 460km – and 400kW rapid charging adding 350km range in 10 minutes. The current iX3 can add only 100km range after a 10-minute recharge, with new cylindrical battery cells replacing the prism design in the outgoing model. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The platform won't support front-wheel drive, with BMW revealing the Neue Klasse-based iX3 will be offered with single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD drivetrain variants. Provisional outputs from the prototype dual-motor version is 300kW and 600Nm, compared to the current iX3's 210kW/400Nm from its single rear electric motor. The carmaker says the iX3 runs four 'superbrains' to separately run the various elements of the vehicle, from the powertrain to advanced driver assist systems, managed by a central 'superbrain' dubbed the 'Heart of Joy' by BMW. Artificial Intelligence-based software will also be a feature for the driver assist systems, while also working with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software to control the powertrain, braking, energy recuperation and steering systems. BMW says the new system is 10 times faster than those in existing showroom models. Pre-production iX3s have revealed the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, with 'Panoramic Vision' running along the bottom of the windscreen in place of a traditional instrument binnacle. Driver instruments are also shown via a head-up display, while the cleaner dashboard has a backlit physical centre touchscreen. The iX3's steering wheel uses haptic controls – meaning they sense a close-proximity finger and do not need actual contact – designed to allow the driver to keep their eyes on the road. There's also a flatter floor courtesy of the dedicated electric car construction, and while cargo volume has not been disclosed, it should be on par – or better – than the current iX3's 510L, which expands to 1560L with the rear seats folded. After the first production prototypes were completed last November, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse revealed in March the iX3 would be the first Neue Klass BMW, one of 40 new or updated models the BMW Group (which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce) to launch by 2027. "What is still hidden under camouflage foil here will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich in early September," Zipse said at the company's annual conference. "There we will present the production model that will be available to our customers." The conference also saw the company reveal it spent more on technology investments and product development in 2024 than any other time in its 97 years as a carmaker, with A$3.56 billion spent on Neue Klasse alone. That makes the iX3 the litmus test for the brand's future as the first Neue Klasse model in showrooms. "With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level," said head of BMW Neue Klasse, Mike Reichelt, in a statement. MORE: Everything BMW iX3 Content originally sourced from: BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation 'Neue Klasse' electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology and Audi Q6 e-tron rival – will be the first series production BMW to use the new Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform. Using the new architecture with a 'Gen6' electric powertrain, the new iX3 promises 800km (WLTP) of range – nearly double the current model's 460km – and 400kW rapid charging adding 350km range in 10 minutes. The current iX3 can add only 100km range after a 10-minute recharge, with new cylindrical battery cells replacing the prism design in the outgoing model. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The platform won't support front-wheel drive, with BMW revealing the Neue Klasse-based iX3 will be offered with single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD drivetrain variants. Provisional outputs from the prototype dual-motor version is 300kW and 600Nm, compared to the current iX3's 210kW/400Nm from its single rear electric motor. The carmaker says the iX3 runs four 'superbrains' to separately run the various elements of the vehicle, from the powertrain to advanced driver assist systems, managed by a central 'superbrain' dubbed the 'Heart of Joy' by BMW. Artificial Intelligence-based software will also be a feature for the driver assist systems, while also working with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software to control the powertrain, braking, energy recuperation and steering systems. BMW says the new system is 10 times faster than those in existing showroom models. Pre-production iX3s have revealed the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, with 'Panoramic Vision' running along the bottom of the windscreen in place of a traditional instrument binnacle. Driver instruments are also shown via a head-up display, while the cleaner dashboard has a backlit physical centre touchscreen. The iX3's steering wheel uses haptic controls – meaning they sense a close-proximity finger and do not need actual contact – designed to allow the driver to keep their eyes on the road. There's also a flatter floor courtesy of the dedicated electric car construction, and while cargo volume has not been disclosed, it should be on par – or better – than the current iX3's 510L, which expands to 1560L with the rear seats folded. After the first production prototypes were completed last November, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse revealed in March the iX3 would be the first Neue Klass BMW, one of 40 new or updated models the BMW Group (which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce) to launch by 2027. "What is still hidden under camouflage foil here will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich in early September," Zipse said at the company's annual conference. "There we will present the production model that will be available to our customers." The conference also saw the company reveal it spent more on technology investments and product development in 2024 than any other time in its 97 years as a carmaker, with A$3.56 billion spent on Neue Klasse alone. That makes the iX3 the litmus test for the brand's future as the first Neue Klasse model in showrooms. "With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level," said head of BMW Neue Klasse, Mike Reichelt, in a statement. MORE: Everything BMW iX3 Content originally sourced from: BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation 'Neue Klasse' electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology and Audi Q6 e-tron rival – will be the first series production BMW to use the new Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform. Using the new architecture with a 'Gen6' electric powertrain, the new iX3 promises 800km (WLTP) of range – nearly double the current model's 460km – and 400kW rapid charging adding 350km range in 10 minutes. The current iX3 can add only 100km range after a 10-minute recharge, with new cylindrical battery cells replacing the prism design in the outgoing model. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The platform won't support front-wheel drive, with BMW revealing the Neue Klasse-based iX3 will be offered with single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD drivetrain variants. Provisional outputs from the prototype dual-motor version is 300kW and 600Nm, compared to the current iX3's 210kW/400Nm from its single rear electric motor. The carmaker says the iX3 runs four 'superbrains' to separately run the various elements of the vehicle, from the powertrain to advanced driver assist systems, managed by a central 'superbrain' dubbed the 'Heart of Joy' by BMW. Artificial Intelligence-based software will also be a feature for the driver assist systems, while also working with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software to control the powertrain, braking, energy recuperation and steering systems. BMW says the new system is 10 times faster than those in existing showroom models. Pre-production iX3s have revealed the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, with 'Panoramic Vision' running along the bottom of the windscreen in place of a traditional instrument binnacle. Driver instruments are also shown via a head-up display, while the cleaner dashboard has a backlit physical centre touchscreen. The iX3's steering wheel uses haptic controls – meaning they sense a close-proximity finger and do not need actual contact – designed to allow the driver to keep their eyes on the road. There's also a flatter floor courtesy of the dedicated electric car construction, and while cargo volume has not been disclosed, it should be on par – or better – than the current iX3's 510L, which expands to 1560L with the rear seats folded. After the first production prototypes were completed last November, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse revealed in March the iX3 would be the first Neue Klass BMW, one of 40 new or updated models the BMW Group (which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce) to launch by 2027. "What is still hidden under camouflage foil here will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich in early September," Zipse said at the company's annual conference. "There we will present the production model that will be available to our customers." The conference also saw the company reveal it spent more on technology investments and product development in 2024 than any other time in its 97 years as a carmaker, with A$3.56 billion spent on Neue Klasse alone. That makes the iX3 the litmus test for the brand's future as the first Neue Klasse model in showrooms. "With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level," said head of BMW Neue Klasse, Mike Reichelt, in a statement. MORE: Everything BMW iX3 Content originally sourced from: BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation 'Neue Klasse' electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology and Audi Q6 e-tron rival – will be the first series production BMW to use the new Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform. Using the new architecture with a 'Gen6' electric powertrain, the new iX3 promises 800km (WLTP) of range – nearly double the current model's 460km – and 400kW rapid charging adding 350km range in 10 minutes. The current iX3 can add only 100km range after a 10-minute recharge, with new cylindrical battery cells replacing the prism design in the outgoing model. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The platform won't support front-wheel drive, with BMW revealing the Neue Klasse-based iX3 will be offered with single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD drivetrain variants. Provisional outputs from the prototype dual-motor version is 300kW and 600Nm, compared to the current iX3's 210kW/400Nm from its single rear electric motor. The carmaker says the iX3 runs four 'superbrains' to separately run the various elements of the vehicle, from the powertrain to advanced driver assist systems, managed by a central 'superbrain' dubbed the 'Heart of Joy' by BMW. Artificial Intelligence-based software will also be a feature for the driver assist systems, while also working with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software to control the powertrain, braking, energy recuperation and steering systems. BMW says the new system is 10 times faster than those in existing showroom models. Pre-production iX3s have revealed the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, with 'Panoramic Vision' running along the bottom of the windscreen in place of a traditional instrument binnacle. Driver instruments are also shown via a head-up display, while the cleaner dashboard has a backlit physical centre touchscreen. The iX3's steering wheel uses haptic controls – meaning they sense a close-proximity finger and do not need actual contact – designed to allow the driver to keep their eyes on the road. There's also a flatter floor courtesy of the dedicated electric car construction, and while cargo volume has not been disclosed, it should be on par – or better – than the current iX3's 510L, which expands to 1560L with the rear seats folded. After the first production prototypes were completed last November, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse revealed in March the iX3 would be the first Neue Klass BMW, one of 40 new or updated models the BMW Group (which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce) to launch by 2027. "What is still hidden under camouflage foil here will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich in early September," Zipse said at the company's annual conference. "There we will present the production model that will be available to our customers." The conference also saw the company reveal it spent more on technology investments and product development in 2024 than any other time in its 97 years as a carmaker, with A$3.56 billion spent on Neue Klasse alone. That makes the iX3 the litmus test for the brand's future as the first Neue Klasse model in showrooms. "With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level," said head of BMW Neue Klasse, Mike Reichelt, in a statement. MORE: Everything BMW iX3 Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 BMW iX3: Next-gen luxury EV to offer 800km of range
BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation 'Neue Klasse' electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology and Audi Q6 e-tron rival – will be the first series production BMW to use the new Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform. Using the new architecture with a 'Gen6' electric powertrain, the new iX3 promises 800km (WLTP) of range – nearly double the current model's 460km – and 400kW rapid charging adding 350km range in 10 minutes. The current iX3 can add only 100km range after a 10-minute recharge, with new cylindrical battery cells replacing the prism design in the outgoing model. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The platform won't support front-wheel drive, with BMW revealing the Neue Klasse-based iX3 will be offered with single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD drivetrain variants. Provisional outputs from the prototype dual-motor version is 300kW and 600Nm, compared to the current iX3's 210kW/400Nm from its single rear electric motor. The carmaker says the iX3 runs four 'superbrains' to separately run the various elements of the vehicle, from the powertrain to advanced driver assist systems, managed by a central 'superbrain' dubbed the 'Heart of Joy' by BMW. Artificial Intelligence-based software will also be a feature for the driver assist systems, while also working with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software to control the powertrain, braking, energy recuperation and steering systems. BMW says the new system is 10 times faster than those in existing showroom models. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Pre-production iX3s have revealed the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, with 'Panoramic Vision' running along the bottom of the windscreen in place of a traditional instrument binnacle. Driver instruments are also shown via a head-up display, while the cleaner dashboard has a backlit physical centre touchscreen. The iX3's steering wheel uses haptic controls – meaning they sense a close-proximity finger and do not need actual contact – designed to allow the driver to keep their eyes on the road. There's also a flatter floor courtesy of the dedicated electric car construction, and while cargo volume has not been disclosed, it should be on par – or better – than the current iX3's 510L, which expands to 1560L with the rear seats folded. After the first production prototypes were completed last November, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse revealed in March the iX3 would be the first Neue Klass BMW, one of 40 new or updated models the BMW Group (which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce) to launch by 2027. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'What is still hidden under camouflage foil here will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich in early September,' Zipse said at the company's annual conference. 'There we will present the production model that will be available to our customers.' The conference also saw the company reveal it spent more on technology investments and product development in 2024 than any other time in its 97 years as a carmaker, with A$3.56 billion spent on Neue Klasse alone. That makes the iX3 the litmus test for the brand's future as the first Neue Klasse model in showrooms. 'With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level,' said head of BMW Neue Klasse, Mike Reichelt, in a statement. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Everything BMW iX3
7NEWS
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 BMW iX3: Next-gen luxury EV to offer 800km of range
BMW has released more details of the next-generation iX3, the first of its next-generation 'Neue Klasse' electric vehicles ahead of a 2025 Munich motor show reveal and 2026 production kick-off. The 2026 BMW iX3 – a battery-electric Polestar 4, Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology and Audi Q6 e-tron rival – will be the first series production BMW to use the new Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform. Using the new architecture with a 'Gen6' electric powertrain, the new iX3 promises 800km (WLTP) of range – nearly double the current model's 460km – and 400kW rapid charging adding 350km range in 10 minutes. The current iX3 can add only 100km range after a 10-minute recharge, with new cylindrical battery cells replacing the prism design in the outgoing model. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The platform won't support front-wheel drive, with BMW revealing the Neue Klasse-based iX3 will be offered with single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD drivetrain variants. Provisional outputs from the prototype dual-motor version is 300kW and 600Nm, compared to the current iX3's 210kW/400Nm from its single rear electric motor. The carmaker says the iX3 runs four 'superbrains' to separately run the various elements of the vehicle, from the powertrain to advanced driver assist systems, managed by a central 'superbrain' dubbed the 'Heart of Joy' by BMW. Artificial Intelligence-based software will also be a feature for the driver assist systems, while also working with the BMW Dynamic Performance Control software to control the powertrain, braking, energy recuperation and steering systems. BMW says the new system is 10 times faster than those in existing showroom models. Pre-production iX3s have revealed the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, with 'Panoramic Vision' running along the bottom of the windscreen in place of a traditional instrument binnacle. Driver instruments are also shown via a head-up display, while the cleaner dashboard has a backlit physical centre touchscreen. The iX3's steering wheel uses haptic controls – meaning they sense a close-proximity finger and do not need actual contact – designed to allow the driver to keep their eyes on the road. There's also a flatter floor courtesy of the dedicated electric car construction, and while cargo volume has not been disclosed, it should be on par – or better – than the current iX3's 510L, which expands to 1560L with the rear seats folded. After the first production prototypes were completed last November, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse revealed in March the iX3 would be the first Neue Klass BMW, one of 40 new or updated models the BMW Group (which includes Mini and Rolls-Royce) to launch by 2027. 'What is still hidden under camouflage foil here will be unveiled at the IAA Mobility in Munich in early September,' Zipse said at the company's annual conference. 'There we will present the production model that will be available to our customers.' The conference also saw the company reveal it spent more on technology investments and product development in 2024 than any other time in its 97 years as a carmaker, with A$3.56 billion spent on Neue Klasse alone. That makes the iX3 the litmus test for the brand's future as the first Neue Klasse model in showrooms. 'With the upcoming BMW iX3 – the first model of the new car generation – we are introducing fundamental technology upgrades with the clear aim of raising the typical BMW driving pleasure to a whole new level,' said head of BMW Neue Klasse, Mike Reichelt, in a statement.
Miami Herald
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
German Automakers Discussing U.S. Tariff Deal, What You Need to Know
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW are leading talks with Washington over a tariff deal involving German automakers receiving credits for vehicles they export from America to other countries, which would lower or offset the tariffs on cars they import into the U.S. from Germany. America is the European Union's (EU) fifth-largest vehicle export destination after China, Japan, Britain, and Turkey, according to Reuters, but the U.S. is the largest export destination for German cars. Mercedes-Benz is expanding its U.S. production by manufacturing its GLC SUV at its Alabama plant starting in 2027, BMW is considering adding shifts at its Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, and Volkswagen's Audi mulls over producing some vehicles in the U.S.-a plan predating the Trump administration. Germany's leading automakers are aiming for talks with the U.S. Department of Commerce to result in a tariff deal in June. The potential new and current investments that the Commerce Department is reviewing from German automakers are worth billions of dollars. BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said that the manufacturer's Spartanburg plant supports 43,000 jobs and contributes over $26 billion yearly. While many European automakers withdrew their 2025 financial forecasts, BMW is backing its March projections alongside Ferrari, which also stood by its 2025 earnings forecast. However, BMW's decision to stick with its 2025 guidance is partially based on the idea that some tariffs will go into reverse from July at the latest. BMW finance chief Walter Mertl said: "We are noticing that things are moving, developing, and being negotiated everywhere. Accordingly, our reading, based on all the networks that we have at our disposal, is that we assume that something will change in July," Just Auto reports. The German automaker's 2025 outlook includes earnings on par with 2024 and an operating margin in the car segment of 5-7%, according to Reuters. The head of Germany's auto lobby, Hildegard Müller, highlighted in an interview with Politico that Germany produces about 840,000 vehicles annually within the U.S. for both the American market and exports, with 140,000 total employees. In addition to BMW's Spartanburg plant, Mercedes-Benz's Tuscaloosa, Alabama factory has been operating since 1997, resulting in approximately four million vehicles produced. Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, which opened in 2011, built 175,000 cars in 2023. Müller also pointed out that building a U.S. automotive plant, even if you're quick, takes one or two years, and companies are losing money fast. U.S. tariffs are causing manufacturers like BMW to lose $11.3 million daily and impacting about €67 billion ($76 billion) of EU automotive exports, Euronews reports. Automakers like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are pushing for a U.S. tariff deal with the selling point that German automakers receive credits based on the number of vehicles Germany produces in America to reduce the two countries' car market trade deficit. However, if the tariffs stay in place, powerful voices in the automotive industry, like Hildegard Müller, noted that these policies can lower the pressure that U.S. car manufacturers face to be innovative, weakening their international competitiveness in the medium term. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
