Ford costs are ‘not competitive’ in China, announces sweeping changes

Ford has announced a sweeping set of changes to help make its operations in China more competitive as quickly as possible. Much like many legacy automakers, Ford has been struggling to achieve higher levels of profitability as it invests heavily in new markets and segments, notably including electric vehicles. This trouble has resulted in the […]

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Tesla receives crucial endorsement for FSD in China

Tesla has received a crucial partner in China as the automaker works to introduce Full Self Driving (FSD) in China. Tesla’s FSD offering is easily one of the most critical parts of the business. Serving as both a massive hook for new customers and a fantastic revenue-generating opportunity, FSD is Tesla’s differentiator now and going […]

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Tesla marketing push in China sparks hope for investors in the West

As Tesla has ramped its marketing presence in China, some investors are hopeful the automaker could expand the strategy to Western markets. One significant distinction between Tesla and traditional automakers in Western markets is the EV leader’s lack of marketing and advertisements. Unlike Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep, or even premium brands like BMW and Mercedes, Tesla […]

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Honda Exhibits “e:NP2 Prototype,” “e:NS2 Prototype” and “e:N SUV 序” at Auto Shanghai 2023

Honda today exhibited the world premiere of two prototype models, the e:NP2 Prototype and the e:NS2 Prototype, and one concept model, the e:N SUV序, for the second and third set of e:N Series EV models, respectively, at Auto Shanghai 2023. Through the i…

Audi axes PHEV sales in top market

Audi has announced it will no longer sell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in one of the world’s top markets, China. Premium German luxury brands face more competition in top markets than ever. Not only has Tesla entered all of their top markets and quickly grown its marketshare, but new brands in emerging markets are […]

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk heads to China amid FSD expansion rumors

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is headed to China today and is expected to meet with local officials, among other events. As Tesla’s presence has become more globalized over the past decade, so has the presence of Elon Musk, who has taken on the incredible task of orchestrating this organization in multiple countries. Today, according to […]

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Tesla China unveils Cybertruck-inspired EV charger

Tesla China has unveiled a Cybertruck-themed EV wall connector, previously teased as the “Cybervault.” Outside of Tesla’s incredibly cool selection of vehicles, its collection of vehicle accessories has slowly become one of the most exciting sets of offerings on the automotive market. This includes everything from phone chargers to beer, and now, the brand has […]

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BYD unfazed by Tesla price cut, reports massive profit increase in Q4

Update: 11:48 AM ET: para. 1 & 2 – updated to reflect mathematical accuracy BYD has apparently been unfazed by Tesla’s dramatic price cut at the beginning of the year, as it has reported an 11-fold profit increase in Q4 year over year. Tesla is the clear EV leader in the western world, but that […]

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Tesla Model S and Model X deliveries launch in Mainland China

Tesla has launched deliveries of the 2023 Model S and Model X in Mainland China. Tesla announced today on its Twitter page that it has started deliveries of this year’s Model S and Model X builds, ending an extensive wait for the flagship vehicles as the automaker has only offered its mass-market Model 3 and […]

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