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Toyota To Partner With Suzuki On New Electric SUV Model

The Truth About Cars

Toyota said that Suzuki would supply its first electric SUV, which is expected to arrive in several global markets next year. Toyota noted that the new EV would be “a nimble SUV with the sharp driving characteristics of a BEV.” Suzuki will build the Toyota-badged EV at its Indian facility in Gujarat starting in the Spring.

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Smart reveals rugged #5 SUV with 600km range and built-in cinema: for Australia in 2025

EV Central

The reborn Smart has revealed a new direction with a rugged, off-road electric mid-size SUV called #5 , and it’s confirmed for Australia in mid-2025. Smart is a 50:50 partnership between Mercedes-Benz and the Chinese Geely Group, and the brand makes a return to Australia this month with its #1 and #3 SUVs.

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Zeekr launches Zeekr X SUV to gain further share from market dominated by German luxury automakers

CN EV Post

Now, with the launch of a new electric SUV with strong performance and competitive pricing, this process could be further accelerated. Zeekr, Geely Holding Group's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, officially launched its third model, the Zeekr X, at an event in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on Wednesday.

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BYD celebrates 7 million new energy vehicle (NEV) production milestone

Teslarati

That time has long passed, and BYD’s presence in the hybrid, PHEV, and BEV sector has grown to a point where it has garnered the respect of the global auto industry. As noted by the Chinese automaker in a post on Weibo, its 7 millionth NEV is an N7 SUV from the company’s premium sub-brand Denza.

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure to keep up with Tesla and Chinese automakers in the transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and its success in doing so could have major implications. The auto industry is faced with the question of whether and how we will be a global leader in the future,” Baerbock said at the event. “The

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Ford and Zotye forming JV in China for EVs; Ford’s third JV in the country

Green Car Congress

The all-electric vehicles produced by the JV will be sold under a new Chinese brand designed to meet Chinese consumers’ aspirations for electric vehicles. We will be exploring innovative vehicle connectivity and mobility service solutions for a new generation of young city-dwelling Chinese customers. —Peter Fleet.

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Porsche Scaling Back Taycan Production

The Truth About Cars

Then again, the world also believed the brand attempting to sell an SUV was absolutely ridiculous. The massive Chinese market likewise poses significant problems for German luxury car manufacturers. As of April 2024, BMW reported Chinese sales having declined by 3.8 But now quarterly tabulations are about as good as it gets.

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