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

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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. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Unifor Strike Targets General Motors in Canada

The Truth About Cars

While the United Auto Workers (UAW) decided to implement an aggressive strike campaign that bucks some of the historical trends American union leadership feels did not serve the cause in the past, Canada’s Unifor has vowed to take a more measured approach during its contract negotiations with the industry.

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Toyota North America joins Auto/Steel Partnership

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Toyota Motor North America has joined the Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP). Formed in 1987, A/SP leverages the resources of the automotive and steel industries to pursue research, validation and education that have helped automakers enhance vehicle safety and fuel economy while improving design and manufacturing. Repairability.

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General Motors to receive +$200M funding for battery material facility in Canada

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General Motors (GM) and POSCO Chemical will receive funds for a battery materials facility in Quebec, Canada. The Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, and Cadillac LYRIQ are expected to use GM’s Ultium battery cells, making the Bécancour facility a critical part of General Motors’ supply chain.

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Why are General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) stock prices falling today?

Electrek

Share prices of several popular automakers are under pressure after UBS analyst Patrick Hummel warned investors Monday that the US auto industry will likely face hurdles ahead. Both General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) stock prices are down today on the news as investors grapple with what’s next for the US automakers.

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Auto industry spent less on advertising in 2022; Tesla already spends $0

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The automotive industry spent less on advertising during the first seven months of 2022. Although Tesla spends $0, the decline in ad spending could be an indicator of troubles for an industry trying to compete with Tesla’s EV lead. Reuters reported that the auto industry’s ad spending fell to $4.8

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. Also at the auto show, Shanghai GM Shanghai described its future “Green Drive Technology Strategy”. The Sail SPRINGO EV. Click to enlarge. Green drive strategy.