Volkswagen's recent sales increase and strong financial standing suggest it's not in danger of perishing like Nokia. The German car industry as a whole, including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, is thriving. However, the car industry is undergoing three major transitions: electrification, software reification, and increased competition from China.
The region is home to most of the world’s known lithium. Given the mineral’s usefulness in batteries and electric vehicles, could it be on the cusp of a commodities boom? Germany’s auto industry is at risk. Volkswagen, one of its biggest carmakers, should be worried (10:27). And, England’s World Cup successes could change the face of women’s football (18:06).
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