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At The 2024 Paris Auto Show, The Focus Is On Price

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The theme at the Paris Auto Show this year is lower priced electric cars that can compete with low cost offerings from Chinese manufacturers. The post At The 2024 Paris Auto Show, The Focus Is On Price appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cox Automotive: Wholesale used vehicle prices in US rise halfway through November compared to October

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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 4.9% As was the case in October, some of the monthly increase is a result of the seasonal adjustment, as November typically sees above-average vehicle depreciation and therefore used price declines. increase from November 2020. year over year.

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Can Auto Dealerships Survive the Squeeze?

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Like it or not, auto dealerships are a vital part of the distribution network for both new and used cars. At the moment, they are being squeezed by the adoption of electric vehicles requiring less servicing and a price war in Australia. continued] The post Can Auto Dealerships Survive the Squeeze? Can they survive?

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TTTech Auto expands in China with MotionWise software platform for automated driving

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TTTech Auto , the Vienna-based provider of automotive safety software, is expanding its operations with a dedicated subsidiary in China. TTTech Auto already has a presence in the Chinese market through its joint venture Technomous operated together with SAIC Motor, China’s largest automotive manufacturer.

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World EV Sales Report — Top Selling Auto Brands & Groups

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Now, let’s look at which auto brands and auto groups sold the most plugin vehicles and the most BEVs in September. Top Selling Brands In September, #1 BYD, now deep into pricing out the competition (fossil fueled and electric…) didn’t. We published our report on the world’s top selling EV models yesterday.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The base Fisker Ocean Sport trim level is priced at $37,499, before federal and state tax credits. The first 5,000 vehicles produced will be Fisker Ocean One, also priced at $68,999.

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Benchmark Mineral: China’s zero-COVID policies weigh on lithium and cobalt prices

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Chinese lithium and cobalt sulfate prices fell this month as strict COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere limit demand in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. Prices for cobalt sulfate fell by 6%, according to Benchmark’s Cobalt Price Assessment. There has been a little bit of softness in pricing.

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