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Is Europe’s car industry at a crossroads?

The Inquiry

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Challenges and Shifts in Europe's Car Industry

This chapter explores the critical challenges facing Europe's automotive sector, driven by factors like the Volkswagen emissions scandal, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. It highlights the industry's underestimation of the rapid transition to electric vehicles and discusses the European Union's response to safeguard its market amid these threats. Additionally, the chapter outlines the historical evolution of car production in Europe and its current struggles to maintain relevance in a changing global landscape.

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