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Chinese automakers sweep Western brands out of global markets

Baua Electric

It won’t be news to Charged readers that Chinese automakers have lapped “Western” brands in the EV race. Markets in Asia, South America and Africa may be small compared to North America and Europe, but taken together they add up. They are confused and overwhelmed by the speed and strength of the Chinese offensive.”

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Chinese Premier Li targets critical minerals in Australia visit – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Premier Li Qiang toured a Chinese-controlled lithium refiner in Perth on Tuesday, a sign of his country’s vast appetite for Australian “ critical minerals ” essential to clean energy technologies. About 99% of the world’s dysprosium — used in high-performance magnets — is currently produced in China.

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India becomes South Africa’s top country for vehicle imports

Baua Electric

By: PTI | Updated on: 17 Sep 2024, 08:55 AM India has been the leading source for vehicle imports in South Africa since 2013, driven by small vehicle demand. Tata and Mahindra have established a … India has been the leading source for vehicle imports in South Africa since 2013, driven by small vehicle demand.

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Galaxy quest: Yet another Chinese brand headed to Australia and its pricing could be out of this world

EV Central

Voracious Chinese auto giant Geely has announced the all-new 2024 Galaxy E5 electric SUV will spearhead its fledgling new brand’s global expansion including to Australia. More impressive, it is also one of three all-new models that will be introduced in 2024. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV.

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China creeps westward: Stellantis partner Leapmotor ships its first batch of EVs from China to Europe – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In response to the advent of cheap Chinese EVs, the US and EU have instituted various measures to favor domestically manufactured vehicles—including, most recently, steep new tariffs. It remains to be seen what the long-term results of these policies will be, but the westward seepage of Chinese-made vehicles continues.

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Nissan muscles up electric marketing, VW ID testing, Tesla fire: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

A new Chinese electric carmaker plans to sell electric cars in the U.S. A new Tesla Model S unexpectedly caught fire—twice—after getting a flat tire in California. And Volkswagen teased a video and images of its new I.D. electric hatchbacks testing in South Africa. All this and more on Green.

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Hozon Auto’s EV brand Neta signs multiple partnerships in Mexico ahead of market entry in Q4

Baua Electric

Hozon and Neta have expanded operations across Asia in the past two years, followed by plans for a new EV production facility in Brazil that is set to open in 2025. Other expansions include Kenya in Africa, but the Chinese automaker has its sights set on a new market—North America, more specifically, Mexico.

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