https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-gigafactory-germany-minister/teslas-berlin-move-reflects-germanys-carmaking-prowess-minister-idUSKBN1XN1J8

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Wednesday that U.S. electric vehicle pioneer Tesla's announcement that it will build its first European factory near Berlin was a result of Germany being renowned as a carmaking hub.