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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 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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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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Price wars fail to boost China's auto consumption

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With consumers in a wait-and-see mood, orders and transaction rates did not increase significantly, and auto demand recovered less than expected, the CADA said. Many automakers in China launched rare price wars in March to try to boost sales. The Vehicle Inventory Alert Index for China's auto market was 62.4 down from 74.6

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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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Why IT industry body sent mail to Karnataka government on Ola, Uber pricing – ET Auto

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Nasscom’s blog post followed a letter from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Feb 15 which had requested an industry-wide consultation on the new taxi fares. Nasscom is Indian IT industry’s apex body. Nasscom further said it had suggested the government restore dynamic pricing.

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

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China has released draft guidelines aimed at reining in the country’s lithium battery industry , which has been in Western crosshairs over fears subsidised overproduction could flood global markets with cut-price exports.