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BYD makes brand debut in Uzbekistan, starts local pre-sales of 3 models

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BYD held a brand debut and product pre-sale event in Uzbekistan on March 16, and several of its local dealership stores are set to open this month, according to a press release Friday. It is worth noting that BYD has already made some previous moves to pave the way for its long-term growth in Uzbekistan.

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Chevrolet launches Malibu in Uzbekistan

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Chevrolet continues the global launch of the all-new Malibu midsize sedan by announcing it will go on sale in Uzbekistan starting in July, following introductions in Korea, the United States, China and Europe.

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GM opens engine plant in Uzbekistan; 1.2 and 1.5 liter engines

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General Motors and its local joint venture partner UzAvtosanoat opened a new engine plant in Tashkent, 400 kilometers from the automakers’ vehicle manufacturing facility in Asaka. The facility, which covers 40 hectares, is GM’s first engine plant in Uzbekistan. It will produce more than 225,000 new Ecotec 1.2L

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius has told the German media that the brand has no intention of cutting ties with China, saying such a move would be unwise for the whole of Germany industry.& and China, are so closely intertwined that decoupling from China makes no sense," he was quoted as saying in Bild am Sonntag.

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BYD aims to start vehicle production at Thailand EV plant in Q3 2024

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The company’s Thailand investment is expected to bring advanced manufacturing technology, industrial development, and a significant number of jobs in the country, as noted in a CNEV Post report. This was the first time that all of BYD’s brands were brought together at an automotive show outside of China. million units.

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BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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The company announced Friday its investment will create a significant number of jobs while bringing advanced EV manufacturing tech to the region. The automaker solidified its commitment to the region as Thailand works toward its goal of having 30% of vehicles manufactured in the country to be electric.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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General Motors launched the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist in China on 25 August. GM Korea is Korea’s third-largest automotive company and represents one of GM’s largest manufacturing, design and technology hubs. It operates five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam. mpg US, 7.1