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Porsche chief designer admits Chinese EVs, Tesla are forcing German automakers to get bold

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As Chinese EV brands expand their European footprint, Michael Mauer, Porsche , and Volkswagens chief designer, is taking note. Mauer says with the ability to “do things completely different,” Chinese EVs are forcing German automakers to be more open-minded.

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Smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first EV, aims to rival Tesla and Porsche

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Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi officially unveiled its first electric car yesterday at a launch event in Beijing, while declaring its big ambitions to rival Tesla and Porsche and become a top automaker within the next two decades.

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Imported Audi, Porsche, and Bentley Models Held Back Over Forced Labor Allegations

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While the impacted automakers include Porsche, Bentley and Audi, we’ve seen plenty of brands being accused of leveraging forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China, where the country is said to have forcibly concentrated the Uyghur ethnic minority. authorities could conduct a proper investigation. custom laws.

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Report: Chinese Buyers' Tastes May Drive Future Porsche Vehicles

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Creating vehicles from a blank slate is an enormously challenging task, but it’s also freeing to a degree because designers don’t have to bow to historical pressures that companies like Porsche are bound by. It's unclear if this realization will bleed over into Porsche’s product lines in other countries.

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Watch the Porsche Taycan GTS in an electric performance race between Germany vs China

Electrek

Does Porsche still own the performance crown in the new electric era? Or do the new Chinese EVs take the title? more… The post Watch the Porsche Taycan GTS in an electric performance race between Germany vs China appeared first on Electrek. Check out the epic race in a battle of international heavyweights – Germany vs. China.

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Chinese Smartphone Company Previews First EV

The Truth About Cars

Though designed might be the wrong word to use as the front of the SU7 sedan appears to have been lifted off the McLaren 750 S while the back is pure Porsche Panamera. Chinese automotive designs have been impressively derivative for ages , so pointing that out probably won’t change anything.

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Comment on Porsche Macan EV powered by CATL batteries, report says by Ralf K.

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This comment by Michael Smitka makes no sense for an article about Porsche Macan EV. It would belong to an article on the chances of Tesla Cybertruck if offered and sold in the Chinese market. @Michael Smitka In reply to Michael Smitka.

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