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Porsche acquires majority stake in Varta battery unit

Booster cell production Porsche V4Smart
Varta’s lithium ion cylindrical booster cells are used in Porsche 911 GTS models. (PORSCHE)
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Lois Hoyal
March 10, 2025 12:17 PM

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Trump’s new executive orders relieve some tariff pressure on auto industry
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The moves are an adjustment for many automakers and suppliers that were concerned about the tariffs. Some say the tariff revisions fall short of protecting suppliers.

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Trump’s new executive orders relieve some tariff pressure on auto industry
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White House summons auto execs to D.C. for U.S. investment talks
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BMW tells U.S. dealers it will ‘postpone’ EV production, hold prices on most imports built through June
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Urvaksh Karkaria
BMW tells U.S. dealers it will ‘postpone’ EV production, hold prices on most imports built through June
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Auto workers, car buyers divided on auto tariffs’ effect at Trump rally in Michigan
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Auto workers, car buyers divided on auto tariffs’ effect at Trump rally in Michigan