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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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The facility, which covers 40 hectares, is GM’s first engine plant in Uzbekistan. GM Uzbekistan, located in Asaka, was established in March 2008 by the two companies. GM has a 52% stake in GM Powertrain Uzbekistan and its partner has a 48% stake. It will produce more than 225,000 new Ecotec 1.2L engines.

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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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This was the first time that all of BYD’s brands were brought together at an automotive show outside of China. Vehicle production has also started at BYD’s plant in Uzbekistan earlier this year. The company also started pre-sales of the pre-sales for the Denza D9, an MPV. million units.

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Chevrolet sets first-half global sales record with 2.35M units; 14% growth

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In addition, Chevrolet set record first-half sales in many countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, South Africa, and Turkey. Much of that growth came in China and the United States, where Cruze was the best-selling passenger car in the country in June. Click to enlarge.

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

Baua Electric

BYD brands at the Bangkok International Auto Show (Source: BYD) New EVs, including the Song Max, Sealion ( Sea Lion 07 in China), Song Plus (Seal U), Yangwang U9 supercar, and the Fang Cheng Boa 5, made their debut in Thailand. Once up and running, BYD’s new plant in Thailand is expected to build 150,000 EVs a year.