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CAAM calls for return to normal order in China's auto industry as price war disrupts sector

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Reducing prices to deal with inventory and properly recover costs are normal business practices, but these tactics should not turn into price wars, the CAAM said. Image credit: CnEVPost) The price war is one of the most talked-about topics in China's auto industry this month, creating operational challenges for many car companies.

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Another Tesla price cut possible thanks to plummeting lithium prices

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Tesla is poised to benefit from rapidly dropping lithium prices, particularly in China, where the automaker produces nearly half of its vehicles. Hence, the price of EVs has become intertwined with the cost of lithium , which has slowly become cheaper thanks to massive investments worldwide. But how could this affect Tesla pricing?

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NIO keeps goal of doubling sales this year despite price war causing greater challenges

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NIO (NYSE: NIO) is confident it will see sales double this year, despite a rare price war that disrupted the Chinese auto industry in the first quarter. The price war has had a big impact on the auto industry, and NIO will not follow suit. In the short term, NIO will face some pressure as a result, he said.

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Huawei-backed AITO starts offering discounts after Tesla price cut

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AITO is the first NEV brand to follow Tesla's price cut, and industry insiders believe a wave of price cuts in the auto industry is about to begin. The post Huawei-backed AITO starts offering discounts after Tesla price cut appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Chery's NEV unit cuts vehicle prices by up to 10%

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Image credit: Chery New Energy) Chinese auto giant Chery's new energy vehicle (NEV) division has slashed the prices of several models, becoming the latest car company to do so. Chery New Energy announced today that official guide prices for three of its NEV models has been cut by up to 9,000 yuan ($1,310) starting at 00:00 on March 27.

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SAIC-Volkswagen offers up to $7,250 discount as China auto price war continues

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A Volkswagen joint venture in China has started offering official discounts as the price war in the Chinese auto industry continues. The Volkswagen Phideon, with an official guide price of RMB 343,000 to RMB 449,000, received an RMB 50,000 discount, while most other models received discounts of RMB 25,000 to RMB 30,000.

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China auto price war: BMW dealers offer discounts of up to $14,360 for i3

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A rare price stampede is taking place in the Chinese auto market. Image from BMW China Weibo) As a large number of car companies in China are offering huge subsidies or price cuts, BMW is offering more than 100,000 yuan ($14,360) off its all-electric model, the i3, according to local media.

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