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At IAA Mobility Car Show in Munich, the German Automakers Feel Optimistic

The spotlight at the Munich auto show this year is swinging back to BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen after previously focusing on Chinese automakers.

© Felix Schmitt for The New York Times

The Mercedes GLC electric car at the IAA Mobility car show in Munich. Its design nods to vintage Maybach styling and a lithium-ion battery provides a maximum range of 443 miles.
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