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

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auto market anytime soon , some U.S. automotive groups have expressed concerns over the Seagull EV and other affordable mass-market EVs eventually coming to North America. auto sector,” the organization writes. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI. While BYD isn’t planning to enter the U.S.

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

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

The Truth About Cars

Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

Electrek

News came out on Friday that President Biden is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect the US auto industry from the rapid growth of Chinese EV manufacturing.

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Volkswagen CEO discusses electric Golf, Tiguan, and affordable ID 2all EV models

Electrek

As it transitions to fully electric, zero-emission vehicles, Volkswagen looks to maintain its position in the auto industry. Part of this plan includes transforming iconic brand names like the Golf and Tiguan to electric while adding new EVs to the lineup, such as VW’s new affordable ID 2all concept.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Tech-driven auto industry targets to be smarter, greener, says Prashanth Doreswamy – ET Auto

Baua Electric

After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? 2024 is likely to see the industry stabilize and return to normal. What are the key micro and macro indicators that will play an important role in shaping up the auto industry in 2024?

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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Car manufacturers in India are increasingly adopting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) — which improves road safety and prevents accidents and fatalities — based on increasing demand for safer vehicles, government initiatives around road safety, and availability of more affordable ADAS technology.