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German automakers' mood worsens amid demand concerns, survey says

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Production of the Audi Q4 e-tron is pictured at VW Group's Zwickau plant in Germany. (Stefan Warter)
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Reuters
March 03, 2023 10:36 AM

BERLIN -- Sentiment in Germany's automotive industry took a tumble in February as concerns grew over falling demand, according to a survey from the Ifo economic institute.

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