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German Auto Giants Face Crisis: Profits Plummet Amid Global Shifts
Germany's automotive industry is grappling with its worst profits since 2009, as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz report significant earnings drops. Factors like China's economic slowdown, a missed electric vehicle transition, and U.S. tariffs are creating major challenges. However, brands like Audi and BMW show resilience through EV success and diversified production, offering potential pathways forward.