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Updated Jul 25, 2026
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The Lidl-owned Schwarz Group has banned new electric company cars for employees, opting to revert to combustion vehicles despite plans aiming to compete with Amazon.
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- Jul 25, 2026
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The Lidl-owned Schwarz Group has banned new electric company cars for employees, opting to revert to combustion vehicles despite plans aiming to compete with Amazon.
The Schwarz Group, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, has unexpectedly halted the provision of new electric company cars to its workforce, favoring internal combustion engines again. This move contrasts with the group's ambitious goal to become Europe's answer to Amazon, as outlined in recent business strategies.
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