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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000 “The difference to maintain a car on average between some brands can be thousands over a 10-year time frame,” said Steven Elek, Program Leader for Auto Data Analytics at Consumer Reports.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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China is the world’s largest automotive market, and understandably so, an important one for electric vehicle (EV) makers like Tesla. BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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million vehicles, Italy has reportedly initiated discussions with a number of potential partners, such as Tesla and Chinese carmakers. The negotiations were mentioned by Industry Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday. He also acknowledged the crucial role a new partner would play in bolstering the Italian auto industry.

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Panasonic seeks to expand business in the auto industry 

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The Japanese company’s automotive department—Panasonic Automotive Systems—aims to expand past battery cells for electric vehicles. Panasonic Automotive’s US technology chief, Andrew Poliak, shared with Automotive News that the department is looking into producing infotainment systems, cameras, head-up displays, and audio systems.

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Volkswagen quits Australian auto industry lobby over emissions standards – Charged EVs

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Volkswagen Australia has broken with this trend—the business unit has distanced itself from the policies of Australia’s auto industry trade group, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries , which is waging a campaign against new emissions standards. The FCAI naturally wants the government to water down its policy.

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Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry

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Stellantis appears to be strengthening its ties in China’s automotive industry. Stellantis recently repurchased €934 million in shares from Chinese auto company Dongfeng as per a pre-existing share repurchase framework. In October, the legacy automaker invested in China-based Leapmotor to expand its global electric vehicle (EV) sales.

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Turbocharge UK competitiveness to win Race to Zero prize, auto industry urges

Electric Cars Report

Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warns in a new blueprint published today.