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“European carmakers pledged to reduce CO2 emissions by 25 percent from 1995 to 2008. We kept our word and reduced the value even more. This is not the result of short-term gimmickry. We decided years ago to develop the relevant models and engines, otherwise we wouldn't be able to offer them today.”

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Norbert Reithofer

Norbert Reithofer is a German businessman born on May 29, 1956. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry and served as the CEO of BMW Group. more

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