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The Tesla Cybertruck becomes instant celebrity in China

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China is not a country of pickup trucks. China is the world’s largest automotive market, and in 2023, sales accelerated to a record 30.09 million units , approximately 512,000 of which were pickup trucks. of the Chinese auto market. Cybertruck China Tour was really eventful on day 1 in all 8 locations across China.

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GM employs Tesla-esque direct-to-consumer sales strategy in China

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General Motors (GM) plans to launch a wholly-owned direct sales platform, Durant Guild, in China. With Durant Guild, GM hopes to revitalize Chinese consumers’ interest in its brand and increase sales in the country. The direct sales platform will organize invitation-only events. GM sales in China have dropped to 1.3

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Tesla marketing push in China sparks hope for investors in the West

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As Tesla has ramped its marketing presence in China, some investors are hopeful the automaker could expand the strategy to Western markets. However, with some investors now pushing Tesla to begin a marketing effort , the automaker seems to be implementing a marketing blueprint in one of its largest markets, China.

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Huawei’s smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales – ET Auto

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Huawei Technologies has two huge booths at this week’s event, and there are at least seven Chinese automakers touting its Qiankun installed in their cars as the most sophisticated advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) to date. Beyond China, Huawei could again find itself impacted by trade restrictions as the U.S.

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Volkswagen unveils third-generation Touareg SUV in China; plug-in hybrid drive this year

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Volkswagen held the world premiere of its new, third-generation Touareg SUV in China—its largest market. Worldwide sales of the previous two generations amount to nearly one million units; the largest markets for the new Touareg—which serves as a technology flagship for the automaker—are China, Europe and Russia.

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Huawei exec who called Tesla “killing” machines fired after China legal team’s complaint

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If there is one thing that is evident with Tesla China, it is the fact that its legal team does not hold back. “Our company’s smart car solution BU Su Qing issued inappropriate remarks against Tesla when he participated in an external event and talked about self-driving technology and safety.

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Chinese automakers hit by production issues with Huawei computing unit, sources say – ET Auto

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Some Chinese automakers have had to delay deliveries of flagship models due to production issues with a computing unit made by tech giant Huawei , five people with knowledge of the matter said. Seres, a smaller carmaker, has also been affected, one person said. 1, according to the company. He did not name Huawei.

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