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Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan

Green Car Reports

An electrified successor to the Mazda 6 mid-size sedan goes on sale in China later this year, but prospects for the U.S. Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 combines the Japanese automaker's signature design flair with powertrain tech from Changan Automobile, Mazda's Chinese partner. are unclear.

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BYD NEV sales up 262.9% YOY in October

Green Car Congress

In particular, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales reached 80,003 units, soaring 262.9% By the end of October, the cumulative annual sales of BYD passenger vehicles topped 200,000 units. So far, BYD Han’s cumulative sales have exceeded 130,000 units, with increases for seven consecutive months. year on year (YoY) and 12.5%

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Car parts maker Valeo posts lower first-quarter sales on weak EV demand – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Car parts makers face slowing auto production, leaving suppliers with excess capacity, and are striving to reduce costs, including laying off workers, as Chinese EV makers expand in Europe. The company said it is well-placed with Chinese carmakers, accounting for 14% of its first-quarter sales, both for the Chinese market and for export.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Blocking Most Direct-to-Consumer Auto Sales

The Truth About Cars

Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis recently joined the fray when he signed House Bill 637, legislation that blocks direct auto sales for most brands but not all.& & As Inside EVs pointed out, the bill’s language prohibits direct-to-consumer sales by automakers.

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Shanghai auto show: Takeaways from Deutsche Bank

CN EV Post

Edison Yu's team shares their key takeaways on new model pricing, design, ADAS, and ultra-fast charging. Image credit: CnEVPost) As one of the most important auto shows in several years, the ongoing Shanghai auto show is attracting a lot of interest. With design and cost advantages, a natural extension is to export.

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Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

Green Car Congress

The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic ( earlier post ) into auto parts manufactured by Motherson Group for the automotive industry. —Barrie Painter, EVP, Global Sales and Marketing and Strategic Technology at Motherson. Every ton of UBQ produced prevents 11.7

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Valeo lowers sales targets for 2025 as EV growth stalls – ET Auto

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Valeo now anticipates net 2025 sales in a range of 24.5 French car parts maker Valeo on Thursday cut its net sales guidance for 2025, citing lower-than-expected growth in the automotive market and particularly for electric vehicles. Valeo now anticipates net 2025 sales in a range of 24.5 billion to 25.5 billion euros (USD 26.49

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