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Can German carmakers survive the EV shakeup?

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October 16, 2025

Germany’s auto industry is under pressure: profits down, sales slumping, China racing ahead. Can VW, BMW & Mercedes survive alone — or is a mega-merger the only way to stay in the game? REV takes a deep dive.

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