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Ford CEO Said Chinese Automakers Represent An "Existential Threat"

The Truth About Cars

American automakers have largely ignored Chinese vehicles, as they’ve traditionally been viewed as knockoffs of existing models, but that attitude is shifting – hard. Ford delayed a three-row electric SUV before canceling the project last month, and the automaker is delaying an F-150 Lightning refresh to cut costs.

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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

EV Central

Nissan and Honda have co-signed a historic deal that will see the two major Japanese car-makers join forces to fast-track a new family of EVs that will be sold globally. One car, the Honda Prologue (pictured top), has already been released as a result of that dissolved partnership.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

Baua Electric

Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. Sources at Nissan said the automaker may discuss joint battery and vehicle development with Honda. Meanwhile, Honda’s first electric SUV, the 2024 Honda Prologue , will start at $47,400 in the US.

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

Baua Electric

Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. However, due to the pivot, plans for its three-row electric SUV have been put on the back burner.

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Honda outlines EV transformation with new concept vehicle

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Honda unveiled its new e:N2 concept in China today, a vehicle that highlights the brand’s electric future. ” And nothing exemplifies this radical shift better than the company’s unveiled concept vehicle, the Honda e:N2. .” Credit: Honda. based Honda HRV. What do you think of the article?

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Canada to slap 100% tariff on Chinese EVs just as BYD preps for market debut

Baua Electric

Canada is set to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following similar moves by the US and Europe. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Monday that Canada will enforce a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. Canada will follow the US, its biggest trade partner by far, in enacting a 100% tariff rate on Chinese EV imports.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans.