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The Cartel: Collusion Between Germany's Biggest Carmakers
The diesel scandal is not a failure on the part of individual companies, but rather the result of collusion among German automakers that lasted for years. Audi, BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen and Porsche...
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The End of a Legend: 'Made in Germany' Label Badly Damaged By Car Scandal
Germany's diesel scandal occurred because the government has long been too lenient on the automobile industry. Deep ties between politicians and the sector allowed the situation to get out of hand,...
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EU Competition Commissioner Vestager: 'The Auto Industry Is a High Priority'
EU Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager, 49, has made a name for herself by taking on Google, Apple and Starbucks. She talks to DER SPIEGEL about her current investigation into possible...
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New Cartel Suspicions: Secret Price Fixing Among German Carmakers
After numerous scandals in recent years, the German automobile industry is facing scrutiny yet again. This time, VW, Daimler, BMW and Bosch are believed to have colluded on steel price fixing.
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Electric Dreams: Porsche's Quest to Make Eco-Friendly Sports Cars
Porsche is trying to reinvent itself in the wake of Germany's diesel-emissions scandal by turning itself into an environmentally friendly sports-car company. It's a billion-euro bet with enormous...
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'Change Through Trade Has Failed': China Pressures Foreign Companies to Fall...
To help end the protests in Hong Kong, the Chinese government is pressuring foreign companies doing business in the country to toe the official position. Any firm that doesn't can expect punishment --...
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