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

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China is the world’s largest automotive market, and understandably so, an important one for electric vehicle (EV) makers like Tesla. 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. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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CAAM calls for return to normal order in China's auto industry as price war disrupts sector

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Reducing prices to deal with inventory and properly recover costs are normal business practices, but these tactics should not turn into price wars, the CAAM said. Image credit: CnEVPost) The price war is one of the most talked-about topics in China's auto industry this month, creating operational challenges for many car companies.

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SAIC-Volkswagen offers up to $7,250 discount as China auto price war continues

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A Volkswagen joint venture in China has started offering official discounts as the price war in the Chinese auto industry continues. The Volkswagen Phideon, with an official guide price of RMB 343,000 to RMB 449,000, received an RMB 50,000 discount, while most other models received discounts of RMB 25,000 to RMB 30,000.

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Li Auto rolls out price protection policy amid China auto price war

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The price war in China's auto industry has intensified the wait-and-see mood among car buyers, and Li Auto 's move helps to allay potential consumers' concerns to some extent. For consumers who purchase these models, if the prices drop within 90 days of their order, then Li Auto will refund the difference.

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

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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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BYD offers discounts for Song and Seal as China's auto price war intensifies

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Image from BYD's Weibo) As the price war intensifies in China's auto industry, BYD has also started offering discounts for its two models, even though the official prices remain unchanged. Since the end of last year, several EV makers have cut prices, including Tesla and XPeng (NYSE: XPEV).

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China's transition to new emission standard: How will this affect auto market?

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The recent price war in China's auto market has put a new emission standard that will come into effect in a few months' time in the spotlight. CnEVPost obtained the views of several local analysts, which provide references on what impact that new emission standard will have on the auto industry.