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China launches nationwide car purchasing initiative following May sales report

June 8, 2023 9:50 AM EDT

In a significant effort to bolster demand in the world's largest automobile market, China unveiled Thursday a comprehensive nationwide initiative aimed at promoting car purchases, signaling a strong commitment to supporting the automotive industry.

The announcement from the Ministry of Commerce follows the release of data indicating a 7.3%... More

China vehicle sales jump 7.3% in May, NEVs lead the charge

June 8, 2023 9:39 AM EDT

Data released from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) Thursday shows that passenger vehicle sales in China rose 7.3% in May compared to last month, as the Chinese government extended tax incentives to shore up demand amid a lagging economic recovery.

The data shows vehicle sales in May reached a total of 1.76 million units.... More

Lucid (LCID) to bring their luxury EVs to China

June 8, 2023 8:44 AM EDT

On Thursday, Zhu Jiang, the head of Lucid Group's operations in China, announced that the U.S. luxury electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), is preparing to enter the global automotive industry's biggest market.

The US EV startup currently sells its Air luxury sedans in the United States,... More

Volvo launches EX30 electric SUV

June 7, 2023 2:33 PM EDT

Swedish luxury automaker, Volvo launched their new fully-electric EX30 SUV on Wednesday with two battery options and a starting price of around 36,000 euros ($38,500). The EX30 is Volvos smallest SUV to date and follows the unveiling of the larger electric EX90 in November.

"It's a small SUV doing Volvo things," CEO Jim Rowan said during the car's launch event in Milan,... More

Global EV penetration reaches 14% in April with promising uptick in May

June 6, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

Barclays April report card shows that global electric vehicle penetration reached 14% in April, slightly outpacing last years EV penetration of 13%; however, it fell short of the heightened levels observed in the fourth quarter of 2022. Shifting focus to May, the industry is demonstrating promising signs of a substantial m/m increase in EV penetration, indicating a positive trajectory.

Additionally, while Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) market share remains stable, the actual strength might not be as robust as the price reductions would have you expect. Lastly, the US electric vehicle market continues to make... More