THE 20-YEAR GAP: Why Germany’s “Auto Pope” Says Europe is Finished

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THE 20-YEAR GAP: Why Germany’s "Auto Pope" Says Europe is Finished

Europe’s legendary “Auto Pope” warns that a 20-year technology gap has left German and European automakers dangerously behind China and the U.S., with slow decision-making, weak software, and delayed EV scaling eroding global competitiveness. If this gap isn’t closed fast, he says Europe risks becoming an automotive follower, not a leader.

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