You know what they also all of in common? Zero innovation since decades.
And German car engineering is mostly known for being overly complicated, I say that as a German.
And German car engineering is mostly known for being overly complicated, I say that as a German.
Close to zero progress in electrifying European produced cars. I would say unions are the cause for the delay resisting any change away from skills their members have, but obsoleted by electric cars with 1/10 the number of parts required.
Being German doesn't give your statement credibility - you don't have to be German to drive or understand a German car.
If you said "as a German automotive engineer" then it might carry some weight, but only if also provided specifics.