Etiqueta: Aion

MUNICH (Reuters) -Chinese car makers are making inroads in Europe and executives say they are in the region to stay, underscoring a key reversal as brands from BYD to SAIC take market share on a continent where they once struggled to make sales. At this week's IAA Mobility car show in Munich, China's auto firms - facing a tough price war at home - were increasingly bullish about their plans for Europe, dominated still by local brands such as Volkswagen and Renault. "Everything we do starts with the needs of European users," said GAC's president of international operations Wei Haigang as the Chinese automaker showed off the Aion V electric SUV that will start sales in Poland, Portugal and Finland this month, and the Aion UT set to go on sale in Europe next year.

Prominent global automakers showcased their latest models at the Munich car show, including new EVs and lower-cost vehicles. Here's what they said.

BMW said its iX3, the first model in its all-electric Neue Klasse series which was launched earlier in September, will be sold in Europe from March 2026 at a price of 68,900 euros ($80,700). Franco-Italian carmaker Stellantis will no longer exclusively produce EVs as part of its target through 2030, Jean-Philippe Imparato, head of enlarged Europe and European brands, said. The B05 will be delivered in Europe from the second quarter of 2026 after its launch in China later this year, and will come in six colours.

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BYD, already a clear leader in the Chinese auto market, has been accused of indulging in unfair competition with repeated price cuts and by forcing others to follow suit.

Automakers are navigating leaps in technology, changing consumer preferences, and regulatory challenges, with China increasingly identified as a leader in intelligent driving systems.

The Shanghai Auto Show is about to open, attracting nearly 1,000 companies and over 100 new car launches. Automakers are placing more emphasis on technology displays, attracting a large number of overseas visitors, especially automotive agents. During the exhibition, 30% of the visitors at the NIO booth were foreigners, indicating that Chinese auto shows are evolving into a global hub. Overseas audiences have shown a strong interest in charging and battery swapping technologies, with particular attention to NIO's battery swapping technology

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