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China Needs More Ships to Handle Its Rapidly Growing EV Exports

The Truth About Cars

China had long been a sort of a sleeping giant in the world economy, though it hasn’t been so sleepy over the last few decades. The country’s tech, automotive, and manufacturing industries have become juggernauts in their respective sectors, and the Chinese auto industry has solidified itself as a global force.

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Renault CEO calls for Auto European plan to protect against ‘onslaught of EVs from China’

Teslarati

Renault CEO Luca de Meo released a 19-page open letter to Europe describing an auto European plan to protect against the ‘onslaught of electric vehicles (EV)’ coming from China.” He pointed out that electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids account for 14% of global car sales, led by Asian automakers.

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BYD Europe aims to beat Tesla & big EU automakers

Teslarati

The Chinese automaker plans to use an aggressive marketing strategy to accomplish its goal. BYD has no plans to enter the US Market amid “complications’ [Feature] BYD Europe’s goals come at a time when the EU is wary of cheap Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). It also plans to partner with European dealerships.

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Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom

Baua Electric

The auto industry is electrifying, and all new cars will be electric in the relatively near future. But wait, maybe it’s not a compulsion against all regulation. Namely: China. Chinese EVs will grow, whether you like it or not China is actually a little late to the EV party.

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

Green Car Congress

a new 50:50 joint venture that will offer a range of stylish and affordable all-electric vehicles for consumers in China under a new indigenous brand. Pending regulatory approval, the new JV will design, build, market and distribute all-electric passenger vehicles for China, the world’s leading electric vehicle market.

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China auto price war: BMW dealers offer discounts of up to $14,360 for i3

CN EV Post

A rare price stampede is taking place in the Chinese auto market. Image from BMW China Weibo) As a large number of car companies in China are offering huge subsidies or price cuts, BMW is offering more than 100,000 yuan ($14,360) off its all-electric model, the i3, according to local media.

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Tesla Model Y 7-seater option gets $500 price increase

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As everyone settles into 2024, Tesla has started rolling out price changes in the United States and China. Tesla China’s vehicles are a whole different story. Tesla China implemented price cuts to Giga Shanghai’s Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover vehicles. The US car maker’s main competition in China is BYD.

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