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Auto supplier Forvia posts organic sales growth for Q1 on strong N.America – ET Auto

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European automotive supplier Forvia reported higher organic sales for the first-quarter on Thursday driven by strong North America, and said new awards from Chinese carmakers had boosted quarterly orders. The group, born from Faurecia’s takeover of Hella in 2022, reported sales of 6.53 billion euros (USD 6.98 That was down 1.7%

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Auto parts seller LKQ cuts 2024 sales forecast as warm weather slows demand – ET Auto

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Auto parts distributor LKQ cut its full-year sales forecast on Tuesday and missed estimates for first-quarter profit amid falling metal prices and softening demand for spares in North America. It also posted sales of USD3.70 It now expects to report organic revenue growth for parts and services between 2.5%

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Car parts maker Valeo posts lower first-quarter sales on weak EV demand – ET Auto

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Car parts makers face slowing auto production, leaving suppliers with excess capacity, and are striving to reduce costs, including laying off workers, as Chinese EV makers expand in Europe. The company said it is well-placed with Chinese carmakers, accounting for 14% of its first-quarter sales, both for the Chinese market and for export.

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SUV sales surge in India’s preowned car market – ET Auto

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The rise in SUV sales highlights the evolving trend in India’s car market, with consumers increasingly gravitating towards vehicles that offer both comfort and style, along with higher ground clearance and heavy vehicle build. This trend reflects an increasing preference for larger, premium vehicles in Tier II and Tier III cities.

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Deutsche Bank China EV sales: NIO and Li Auto roar back on new product cycles

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Fab 5 China EV sales came in stronger than expected as new product cycles at Li Auto and NIO really start to kick in, leading to record monthly volumes despite a weak macro backdrop, said Edison Yu's team. The post Deutsche Bank China EV sales: NIO and Li Auto roar back on new product cycles appeared first on CnEVPost.

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Li Auto's EREV models lead large SUV sales in China in Dec

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Li Auto appears to be competing primarily with the internal combustion engine-powered SUVs of Mercedes-Benz and BMW, and is already clearly ahead in sales. The post Li Auto's EREV models lead large SUV sales in China in Dec appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Renault talks to China’s Li Auto and Xiaomi on tech collaboration – ET Auto

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Renault held talks this week with China’s Li Auto and Xiaomi on electric and intelligent vehicle technologies , the French carmaker said on Friday, opening the door to potential collaboration on technology with the two companies. China disputes the claim and has accused Europe of protectionism.

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