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Borgward expanding to the Middle East; westwards from China

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Borgward will systematically continue to globalize its activities by entering the markets of Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Iran. At this year’s Auto Shanghai (21–28 April), Borgward presented the BXi7, an SUV with all-electric drive.

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Alexander Edwards, President, Automotive Strategic Vision believes the exodus from full size SUVs was caused by economic caution as much as higher gas prices. “ People were concerned about spending $35,000 for an SUV that seats five, they were saying for $21,000 I can get a sedan that seats five.

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Polestar hits 2021 sales target of 29,000 vehicles, up 185% y-o-y

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In the first half of 2022, Polestar plans to add Spain, Portugal and Ireland to its European market footprint, and enter the Middle East with presence in the UAE, Kuwait and Israel. Polestar 3, a premium electric performance SUV, is set to launch in 2022 and will be the first Polestar to be built in the US.

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