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Zeekr launches compact electric SUV, targets European market

April 12, 2023 1:34 PM EDT

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr announced Wednesday that the automaker launched a compact, all-electric sport utility vehicle, as it targets a premium market in China that has been dominated by German automakers. The company also announced plans to offer the SUV-styled Zeekr X and its Zeekr 001 EV sedan in Western Europe, but would not disclose when that would be.

With a starting price of 189,800 yuan ($27,615.31) in China, the Zeekr X offers... More

Chinese vehicle sales fall flat in March as price war continues

April 10, 2023 1:38 PM EDT

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released data Monday showing growth in vehicle sales was flat in March compared to a year earlier. According to the CPCA, car sales in March were 1.61 million units. In the first three months, sales had fallen 13.4% to 4.33 million units.

Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which include pure battery electric cars and plug-in hybrids, rose 21.9% in March and accounted... More

BYD launches new chassis suspension system in effort to move upmarket

April 10, 2023 11:42 AM EDT

Chinese automaker, BYD on Monday announced the launch of their new chassis suspension system as the electric vehicle maker ramps up efforts to move upmarket with premium products.

The BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System is similar to the chassis suspension systems available in premium and luxury... More

China March Retail Passenger Vehicle Sales Up 0.3% Y/Y - Bloomberg

April 10, 2023 5:41 AM EDT

China March Retail Passenger Vehicle Sales Up 0.3% Y/Y - Bloomberg

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