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Alexander Vlaskamp demands fair competition from the EU in the commercial vehicle sector and criticizes the competitive conditions created by Chinese manufacturers. He points to coercive requirements in China that force MAN to source 60–70% of parts locally and to produce only in joint ventures, and he also sees problematic subsidies. Vlaskamp urges the EU to respond similarly to the USA or Turkey, examining import protection, securing raw materials and support for the chemical industry to reduce production costs in Europe. » More on wiwo.de

Deutsche Bahn ordered 3,300 buses from MAN, but 200 electric intercity buses come from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. Chinese suppliers are often seen as 10–15% cheaper and perceived as state‑subsidized and used strategically, which is costing European producers like MAN market share. The EU plans to steer public procurement more in favor of European industry going forward. » More on sueddeutsche.de

Dealers, service partners and importers of MAN plan to invest around €400 million more in expanding and modernizing the sales and service network. That brings the total planned investment through 2030 to about €700 million, after MAN had already pledged €300 million. Almost 80 percent of customers should in future be able to reach a workshop within 30 minutes; roughly one third of the funds are earmarked for electromobility and digitalization. » More on finanzen.net