'Anything but autos': Can defense save Europe’s ailing car industry?
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-05 15:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Transport, Europe, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, Economy & Finance, China, Financial Markets, Business & Economy
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The European car industry is in a structural crisis. Slowing demand for electric vehicles, lost market share to Chinese competitors and higher borrowing costs have created the perfect storm for the sector over the past five years, as sales volumes continue to slump well below pre-pandemic levels.
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