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Christiaan Hetzner
Former Automotive News Europe reporter covering the German market
christiaan.hetzner@gmail.com
Former Automotive News Europe reporter covering the German market

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EU cloud-computing solution gains favor with BMW, Bosch, others

Automakers in Europe have been negatively affected by Europe's inability to mine data for commercial purposes as effectively as the U.S. A solution to the problem, however, may be on the horizon: Gaia-X.

VW takes a page from Tesla on batteries

In its goal to eclipse the world's dominant electric vehicle manufacturer, Volkswagen appears to embrace "if you can't beat them, join them."

VW takes a page from Tesla on batteries

In its goal to eclipse the world's dominant electric vehicle manufacturer, Volkswagen appears to embrace "if you can't beat them, join them."

VW will unveil seven-seat ID6 electric SUV at Shanghai show

The ID 6 X and ID 6 Cross will be rivals to the Tesla Model X.

VW to unveil 7-seat ID6 electric utility at Shanghai show

The ID 6 X and ID 6 Cross, each built by one of VW's Chinese joint ventures, are expected to play a crucial role in the world's biggest market as rivals to the Tesla Model X.

How Daimler-backed battery startup aims to make 5-minute EV full charge a reality

Israeli startup StoreDot believes it has a solution that will reduce EV battery recharging to a matter of minutes. Company founder Doron Myersdorf explained how to Automotive News Europe.

VW teases electric flagship showing a sleek four-door fastback

VW says the production car will play a crucial role in bringing highly automated driving to the mass-market.

Mercedes preps debut of EQE EV, a Tesla Model S rival

Mercedes expects to unveil the full-electric EQE in September at the IAA in Munich, CEO Ola Kallenius said.

Mercedes misses fuel economy targets in U.S., China

Daimler's decision to prioritize Europe for Mercedes electrified vehicles led to the automaker failing to achieve fuel economy targets in the two key markets.

Mercedes misses fuel economy targets in U.S., China

Daimler's decision to prioritize Europe for Mercedes EVs led to the automaker failing to achieve fuel economy targets in the two key markets.

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