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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

Baua Electric

But as the EV giant makes inroads outside of China, it is looking to change that, the old-school way, dealer by dealer. European consumers have no inkling of Chinese brands,” Daniel Kirchert, the head of e-mobility consultancy Noyo and former BMW executive, told Automotive News Europe.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

Green Car Congress

MG (owned by the Chinese SAIC) was the only group to post an increase in registrations, with its volume jumping from 1,327 to 2,592 units. The positive results came as a result of more electrified vehicles from Mercedes (+44%), Volkswagen (+240%), BMW (+15%), Hyundai (+25%), Volvo (+79%), and Suzuki, among others.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

With regard to investment in global growth markets, respondents predict increased investment in China (58%), India (50%), Brazil (41%) and Russia (33%). Sixty-two percent also think M&A will increase for tier-one suppliers versus 71% in 2010, tier-two suppliers (47%) and dealers (46%). US automaker gains in market share.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

Green Car Congress

Around 40% of Chinese and 37% of Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are investing the largest proportion of their powertrain resources in ICE optimization, according to the survey. Brazil: 35% believe the share will be 1-5%. Other areas investigated by the survey include: Customer behavior and dealers. Routes to success.