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Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US

2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (278+ words) BERLIN (May 5): A looming U. S. tariff hike would have a 'significant' impact on German "premium carmaker Audi as it pushes ahead with plans to "launch its largest SUV in the U. S. this summer, finance chief Juergen Rittersberger said on Tuesday. U. S. President Donald…...

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Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal " report

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (223+ words) Trump's economic advisers have been told that some foreign automakers might not be able to build and sell cheaper cars for the US market if the USMCA no longer exists or a renewed version does not significantly reduce tariffs on…...

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SAIC unit chooses Spain for its electric car plant in Europe " Bloomberg

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (201+ words) The decision hasn't been finalised and key details " including investment size, production capacity and timing " are still being worked out and could change, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private deliberations. A decision to proceed in Spain…...

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Proton sales jump 13% in March on new models, EV momentum

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (380+ words) The national automaker sold 15, 706 units in March, up from 13, 566 units in February, bringing first-quarter (1 Q) sales to 49, 140 units " the group's highest quarterly tally in 22 years. The results put Proton about 24% toward its 2026 sales target of 200, 000 units. "Proton's 1 Q sales performance is…...

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Proton reaffirms commitment to strengthen Malaysia's automotive ecosystem

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (269+ words) As Malaysia's first homegrown automotive original equipment manufacturer, the carmaker said this commitment to the local ecosystem is reflected in Proton's local purchase value of more than RM17 billion over the last five years (20212025), which is projected to rise to approximately…...

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BYD shares surge the most in 13 months on overseas sales orders

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (393+ words) (March 16): BYD Co shares surged Monday, leading Chinese electric-vehicle stocks higher, with investor sentiment boosted by signs of an improving overseas sales outlook. The Chinese EV leader's Hong Kong-listed stock jumped 7. 8%, the most in 13 months. It was the top performer…...

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EP Manufacturing aims to assemble 120-180 MG S5 electric vehicles per month, says Melaka CM

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (290+ words) ALOR GAJAH (March 10): EP Manufacturing Bhd (KL: EPMB) aims to assemble 120-180 MG S5 electric vehicle (EV)units per month for the domestic market this year. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said production of the EV is projected to…...

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Tesla's UK sales plummet in February, New Automotive data shows

2+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (203+ words) (March 4): Tesla's'UK sales fell sharply in "February, data "from New Automotive showed on Wednesday. Tesla sold 2, 208 vehicles in February, down 45. 2% from a year earlier. BYD's sales "rose 40. 9% to 968 units. While Tesla's delivery "patterns are typically volatile, year-to-date figures are down…...

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Proton e. MAS 5 becomes first EV to break into Malaysia's top 5 best-selling cars, capturing nearly 50% of Malaysia's EV market " Pro-Net

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (204+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-Net), a subsidiary of Proton, announced that it has delivered 3, 068 units of Proton e. MAS 5 in January, marking the model's first full-month of deliveries. This propelled the model into the country's top…...

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Volkswagen looks to Asia, Middle East for export opportunities from China

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (231+ words) BERLIN (Jan 28): Volkswagen plans to use its lower costs in China to export more cars from the country to other markets " but not Europe, the German carmaker's CEO and China chief said. Ralf Brandstaetter, who heads Volkswagen's China business, said…...