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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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The all-electric Kia EV9 has been voted the World’s Best Car for 2024 by the panel of journalists judging the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The Kia EV9 has won out over its rivals because it is a vehicle capable of satisfying the needs of consumers everywhere.” Sara Soria, Spain.

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BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car

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The low-cost EV landed in Brazil earlier with a starting price around $20,000 (99,800 BRL). BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) testing in Brazil (Source: BYD) According to BYD’s UK Marketing Manager, Mark Blundell, the automaker is “keen to have” the Seagull launch in the region.

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BYD eyes lithium giant takeover as it expands its EV battery business

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BYD’s Brazil head, Alexandre Baldry, said discussions were held over a possible supply agreement, joint venture, or acquisition of Sigma Lithium, according to the Financial Times. Sigma began shipping lithium from its Grota do Cirilo mine and processing plant in Brazil last year. A big part of BYD’s success is due to its past.

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BYD expects at least $4 billion in net income from surging EV sales

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BYD is already leading in growing EV markets like Thailand, Brazil, and Columbia. BYD Atto 3 (Source: BYD) The company, which started as a battery maker, is expanding the brand with affordable EVs like the Dolphin electric hatch and Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in China) SUV.

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BYD Q1 EV sales top 300,000, but is it enough to maintain a lead over Tesla ?

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BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull) launch in Brazil (Source: BYD) The average Wall St consensus is around 458,500. With several big Q1 EV sales reports due out this week, including Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and GM, we should get a more transparent look at the overall EV market. If true, Tesla will take back the title of global EV leader.

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BYD upgrades Tang electric SUV with more range to rival Tesla’s Model Y

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It’s already a leader in Thailand, Brazil, and Columbia. Unlike many EV makers, BYD can afford to lower prices as it builds nearly all components in-house. BYD, which started as a battery maker, even outsources its batteries to Tesla, Toyota, Ford, Kia, and others. It’s also expanding in Mexico, Australia, India, and more.

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

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Despite the apparent focus on electric power, seven in ten respondents to the KPMG survey say that the auto industry won’t be able to offer an electric vehicle that is as affordable as traditional fuel vehicles for mainstream buyers for at least four years. US automaker gains in market share.

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