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

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market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto sector,” the organization writes.

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Panasonic seeks to expand business in the auto industry 

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Panasonic seeks to expand its business in the automotive industry, starting with building relationships at CES 2024. The Japanese company’s automotive department—Panasonic Automotive Systems—aims to expand past battery cells for electric vehicles. It plans to delve into products that could prove lucrative.

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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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The negotiations were mentioned by Industry Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday. Representatives from these companies reportedly paid a visit to Italy in 2023 to evaluate potential opportunities for investment. He also acknowledged the crucial role a new partner would play in bolstering the Italian auto industry.

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Stellantis strengthens ties with China’s auto industry

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Stellantis appears to be strengthening its ties in China’s automotive industry. Stellantis recently repurchased €934 million in shares from Chinese auto company Dongfeng as per a pre-existing share repurchase framework. billion in Leapmotor , acquiring 20% of the Chinese company and becoming a significant shareholder.

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

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Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years.

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Upstream Security: cyber hacks could cost auto industry $24 billion within 5 years

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Cyber hacks might cost the auto industry roughly $24 billion within five years, according to a new study by Upstream Security , which specializes in cloud-based security protection. billion, while we are seeing that the cost for the industry as a whole could reach $24 billion by 2023.