Germany brings back electric car subsidies to boost market

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe's biggest auto market are growing but progress has been patchy, and the government and the struggling auto sector are keen to speed up the shift. The previous government scrapped an earlier subsidy scheme in 2023 due to a budget crisis, prompting a collapse in EV sales, although they have been recovering in recent times. The new programme "helps the environment, the automotive industry, and in particular families who otherwise couldn't afford a new, environmentally...