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Via raises $492.9M in IPO, and German automakers go on the offensive
Yahoo Financeยท 2025-09-14 16:05
Group 1: Future of Transportation - The IAA Mobility conference in Munich highlights German automakers' efforts to remain competitive in the face of rising Chinese competition, showcasing new technologically advanced and affordable vehicles [2] - VW Group, Mercedes, and BMW presented various new electric vehicles, with VW Group's CEO Oliver Blume expressing confidence in competing in the Chinese EV market [2][3] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Chinese automakers, particularly BYD, have significantly increased their market share in Europe, nearly doubling it over the past year, posing a challenge for German manufacturers [3] - German automakers are introducing new models like the all-electric Mercedes GLC and BMW iX3 to maintain and grow their market presence [3] Group 3: Investment and Partnerships - Hyundai is committed to its joint venture Motional, investing a total of $1 billion after Aptiv's withdrawal, which includes $475 million directly into Motional and $448 million for an equity stake [6] - Hyundai plans to invest an additional $452 million in Motional this year, with further investments expected next year [7]