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Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs (thedriven.io)

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[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 6 points 2 months ago

Yep tuis is the history of cars.

The UK was the leader in the 50s. Changed to US cars in the 70s. Due to better (more reliable) byild quality and cheaper build standards. Then to japan again more reliable and cheaper.

China is on cheaper and reliability is catching up. Given priority changes and tech changes. Its ti be wxpected.