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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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million vehicles, Italy has reportedly initiated discussions with a number of potential partners, such as Tesla and Chinese carmakers. Interestingly enough, Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited Rome back in December, when he spoke at a political gathering that was organized by the Brothers of Italy party.

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Stellantis mulls building Chinese EVs in Europe for joint venture partner Leapmotor

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Four months after announcing a joint venture with Chinese EV automaker Leapmotor , Stellantis is reportedly mulling taking the strategic cooperation further by building hundreds of thousands of BEVs for its new partner in Italy to serve the European market.

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Stellantis & Leapmotor joint venture gets approval from Chinese regulator

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It acquired 20% of the Chinese automakers, making it a significant shareholder. Tesla’s China deals concerns chair of US Congressional Committee In a statement to Reuters , Leapmotor shared that its first EV model for the overseas market will be launched for sale in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. Dongfeng Motors Corporation Ltd.

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Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory

Baua Electric

Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy to build a factory in the country, according to the Minister for Business and Made in Italy. Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister for Business and Made in Italy, announced today that the government has been in talks with Tesla for a potential factory in the country.

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BYD launches best-selling ATTO 3 in Italy

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BYD recently launched its best-selling all-electric ATTO 3 in Italy alongside the pure electric BYD Han. BYD has officially launched in Italy, introducing two remarkable pure electric models: the BYD ATTO 3 and the BYD HAN. It will be interesting to see BYD ATTO 3 sales results compared to Tesla Model Y sales in Italy.

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Italian officials reach out to Tesla for potential truck and van production: report

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A recent report from Italy has emerged suggesting that the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) is making some progress in its dialogue with several automotive companies. Discussions reportedly involve a potential Italy-based facility that would produce electric trucks or vans.

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Volvo Cars January global sales up 2%; Recharge models up 31%, for 40.7% of all cars sold

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The increase was led by markets such as the UK, Italy and Belgium. to 11,783 cars in January due to the timing of the Chinese New Year. The share of fully electric cars stood at 16.2%. European sales for January reached 21,436 cars, up 14.7% compared with the same period last year. of the total sales in the region during the month.

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