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Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla

Baua Electric

Nissan and Honda view the new tech as a “source of competitiveness.” Nissan and Honda plan to design and develop tech to power next-gen SDV platforms. Nissan and Honda will also develop battery tech and e-Axles to power new global vehicles. Over the next year, the two plan to complete basic research. And that’s just one market.

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New Navigant Leaderboard puts GM and Waymo at the head of the autonomous driving technology pack, Tesla last

Green Car Congress

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has joined the partnership of BMW, Intel, and Mobileye. Baidu and BAIC Group have a tie-up to bring the Chinese tech giant’s software to market with the aid of Bosch on the hardware side. Bosch and Daimler are working together.

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Has Mercedes-Benz Forgotten What Constitutes Luxury?

The Truth About Cars

For decades, companies like Mercedes-Benz and BMW were stressing the fundamentals while deftly implementing the latest technologies. An automobile cannot be considered truly luxurious or premium by the brand if it's not beating you over the head with the latest infotainment gimmicks.

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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

Baua Electric

While European automakers have been shifting over to direct sales à la Tesla, China’s BYD, for Build Your Dreams, along with Chinese peers Xpend and Great Wall Motor are looking to dealers to build sales and provide networks to help their brands build solid reputations and trust among Europeans.

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

Baua Electric

BYD accounts for one-fifth of Japan’s EV imports According to new data from the Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA) released Wednesday, Japan’s total EV imports reached 1,186. The Chinese automaker already accounted for over 1% of Japan’s total auto sales last month. That number is up 11% from last year.

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Tesla and local EV makers are leaving veteran auto in China’s electric car segment

Teslarati

This is partly the reason why Tesla and local EV makers such as BYD are finding success in China’s electric car segment, even as veteran automakers like BMW and Volkswagen see challenges in their efforts to saturate the domestic EV market. . “There’s not much loyalty in the Chinese consumer group.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

EV Central

Sedans and SUVs are in development using BMW component technology and Foxconn electric architectures. With Western automobile companies withdrawing from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, the local manufacturer Kamaz has developed plans to revive Soviet-era Moskvitch as an EV brand. Moskvitch 2023 Moskvitch 3.

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