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AutoPacific: Younger Buyers More Willing to Look At Chinese Brands

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is set to implement harsh tariffs on Chinese vehicles, and many lawmakers have expressed grave privacy concerns, but those issues haven’t squashed younger buyers’ curiosity. Chinese cars aren’t currently sold here, but they’re creeping on our borders. Across the board, 70 percent of people said they’d have some concerns.

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BYD Debuts PHEV Pickup Truck for Mexican Buyers

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Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) doesn’t currently sell vehicles in the U.S., BYD said it also plans to build a factory in Mexico with an annual capacity of 150,000 cars, though it will be a while before it selects a site for the plant. Image: BYD Mexico] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Report: Ford's EV Skunkworks Team to Create Three Affordable Electric Models

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Ford is also expected to build an EV for ridesharing services, and Bloomberg reported that Ford has fewer than 100 people working on the project. Chinese vehicles already have a steep import tariff, and lawmakers have floated a popular plan to bump it to 125 percent. Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

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China is Unhappy with the Inflation Reduction Act and Has Complained to the WTO

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With an eye on reducing America’s dependence on Chinese batteries and materials, the Act incentivizes automakers to source materials from free-trade-compliant countries and build EVs in North America. Additionally, Chinese EVs are expanding their reach into Mexico, and some expect other brands to reach the U.S.

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

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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. The group called on Washington to block the import of low-cost Chinese autos and parts from Mexico to prevent an "extinction-level event" for the U.S.

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White House Vows to Investigate Security Risks Posed by Foreign-Connected Vehicle Tech

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The Chinese government has conducted similar investigations into American brands. As previously reported, China’s BYD is likewise plotting a course to establish a facility in Mexico that would build all-electric passenger vehicles.

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Report: BYD Plotting New EV Factory in Mexico

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China’s BYD is reportedly prepared to set up a new production facility in Mexico with the alleged plan to use the locale as an export hub for the United States. American brands love sending jobs to Mexico, as does every other company interested in moving high volume models through North and South America. Overall, 1.36

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