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2025-01-20

[News] Chinese Automakers Eye Acquisition of Volkswagen’s Closing Factories in Germany to Avoid EU Tariffs

According to a report from MyDrivers, citing Reuters, sources suggest that Chinese automakers are closely monitoring Volkswagen Group’s plans to shut down its factories in Germany. Acquiring one of these facilities could offer Chinese carmakers a valuable opportunity to enhance their presence with...

2024-11-29

[News] German Plans New Chip Subsidies Estimated at €2 Billion Amid Intel’s Magdeburg Project Delay

According to a report from Liberty Times, citing Bloomberg, in the wake of Intel’s postponement of its fab construction project in Magdeburg, Germany, the German government is preparing new investments in the semiconductor industry, with insiders estimating the funding to be around €2 billion (...

2024-11-08

[News] Intel Delays German Magdeburg Fab Construction Plans to 2029-30, Sparking Subsidy Return Debate

According to Tom’s Hardware, citing a report from HardwareLuxx, Intel has postponed  its Magdeburg fab project to 2029-2030, raising concerns in Germany about whether the allocated funding should be returned to the federal budget. The German government took some time to secure €10 billion in...

2024-10-28

[News] Construction of Multiple Semiconductor Plants in Germany Faces Setbacks

Recent reports reveal that German automotive parts supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) plans to withdraw from a 3 billion USD joint project with U.S. chipmaker Wolfspeed to build the world’s largest 8-inch SiC chip manufacturing plant. Industry speculation suggests the reasons behind ZF's decision...

2024-09-20

[News] Intel’s Plant Delay Casts Doubt on German Economy, with Chances of Proceeding Estimated at No More than 50%

By announcing a two-year delay in its plan to build chip factories worth €30 billion (USD 33 billion) in Magdeburg, Intel seems to find a way to temporarily alleviate its financial burden. However, a report by German media outlet DW News warns that the chances of the US chipmaker eventually moving...

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