DDG uses Bing primarily.

I have had reasonable experiences with startpage as a search engine.

I think it has something to do with the government’s waffling position on EV technology. I don’t recall the details, but it made for uncertainty in the industry. The parent company (VAG) has also struggled with their software. I am fuzzy on the specifics. It is late for me.

Sad to see in any case. I’ve been a fan for a while and am encouraged with the Taycan. These ICE engines are getting so complicated that repairs are not for the faint of heart.