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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2

Baua Electric

It measures about 193 inches long—making it a couple inches shorter than the BMW iX , or about the same length as the Audi Q8 E-Tron. is also considering hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs. Polestar has said that U.S. production of the 3 would be not just for the U.S. market but for export to some markets.

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Tesla, GM supplier Aptiv suspends operations in Shanghai amid city’s anti-Covid efforts

Teslarati

Volkswagen and BMW, for example, have been putting a lot of effort into securing alternative sources for their vehicles’ wire harnesses due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, which is a notable producer of harnesses. The automotive sector is currently dealing with challenges related to the shortage of wire harnesses.

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China March 2021

EV Sales

Another model with surging sales is the new BMW iX3, 10th last month with a record 3,519 units, with the midsize SUV now being BMW's main bet in China, and the only other foreign model on the table, besides the Tesla siblings. coincidence?

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Sedans and SUVs are in development using BMW component technology and Foxconn electric architectures. With Western automobile companies withdrawing from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, the local manufacturer Kamaz has developed plans to revive Soviet-era Moskvitch as an EV brand. Moskvitch 2023 Moskvitch 3.

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EVs, influencers and riot police: Our man Iain Curry on the ground at the Beijing Motor Show

EV Central

Chinese ones. No longer is Beijing a shameful sideshow of copying designs from Ranger Rover and BMW (although there were still hints when you delved deeper), but rather fresh style with unique Chinese fingerprints. Some brands may never bring a car to market, others will remain strictly Chinese-sold only. seconds.

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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%). Twenty-four percent expect subsidies to increase, 34% say they will remain the same, and 43% predict a decline. 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. Russia: 33% believe the share will be 16–20%. There are four Chinese manufacturers in the top 10. Japan: 46% believe the share will be 11–15%.