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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Not so long ago, automakers boasted about horsepower and towing capabilities in their cars and pickups, but in the fast-changing world of technology that now dominates the auto industry, software-driven enhancements are prominent in consumers’ minds. “We don’t have any know-how, even in Honda.”

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Nikkei Editorial Urges Japan to Match US, China EV Moves

Green Car Congress

An editorial in Japan’s Nikkei argues that Japanese automakers need to respond aggressively to compete in the rapidly changing global market for electric vehicles.both Toyota and Honda had until recently thought that the era of hybrids would continue for a while before electric vehicles began to gain popularity.

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Feb

CN EV Post

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on March 9 the top selling models and car companies in China in February, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 9 Honda Accord 13,218 13,816 -4.3% 8 Honda Accord 27,812 36,723 -24.3% 9 Honda Accord 13,218 13,816 -4.3%

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Full CPCA rankings: Top-selling models and automakers in China in Mar

CN EV Post

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced on April 11 the top selling models and car companies in China in March, presenting a panoramic view of the Chinese auto industry. 7 Li Auto 20,823 11,034 88.7% 7 Li Auto 52,584 31,716 65.8% 11 GAC Honda 70,110 76,833 -8.8% 7 Li Auto 20,823 11,034 88.7%

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China’s BYD Says Prospective Mexican Plant Won’t Export to U.S.

The Truth About Cars

Chinese automaker BYD has been seeking to build an automotive plant in Mexico, with the company’s regional chief executive confirming the plan on Wednesday. manufacturing advocacy group, the Alliance for American Manufacturing, this month warned low-cost Chinese cars and parts could threaten the viability of auto companies in the U.S.

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

Green Car Congress

The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Honda ranked seventh, ahead of Ford, and Toyota ranked ninth just ahead of General Motors. Investments.

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NYT Editorial

Plug In Partners

Editorial Trying to Find the Road Ahead Published: January 24, 2006 W ith its bonds downgraded to junk and its market share on the ropes, Detroit's auto industry almost looks to be in a free fall. At Detroit's auto show, it unveiled a Chinese car that Geely plans to upgrade and sell in the United States in 2008.