Etiqueta: Geely

Volvo had previously said it would begin selling the EX30 in the United States later this year, but a spokesperson on Wednesday told Reuters that deliveries will not start until 2025, in part due to the introduction of tariffs of more than 100% on Chinese EV imports by the U.S. government. U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports last month, including over 100% on EVs, up from 27.5% earlier. Volvo, the Swedish luxury brand owned by China's Geely, started building the EX30 in Zhangjiakou, China, and said last year it would expand production of the small electric SUV to a plant in Belgium beginning 2025.

Chinese automakers, like BYD Co and Xiaomi Corp, are using livestreaming to attract younger buyers and showcase their technology and performance, following in Tesla's footsteps. This approach is cost-effective and allows for direct engagement with potential customers.

How Are BYD, Xiaomi And Nio Boosting Car Sales?

Chinese firms have reported a decline in sales and a hit to brand image as a result of the EU's recently concluded anti-subsidy probe

BoA argues GM, Ford and Stellantis either face a future of funding continued losses in China or they can redeploy resources to finally become competitive with Tesla—but they can't do both.

Legacy U.S. automakers such as Ford Motor and General Motors should leave the China market to preserve capital amid the costly electric vehicle (EV) transition, a leading auto analyst said on Tuesday. “I think you have to see the [Detroit Three] exit China as soon as they possibly can,” said John Murphy, Bank of America Securities analyst, at his annual presentation of “Car Wars,” a closely watched industry report. Murphy's guidance for the Big Three came during a discussion of the harsh cost-cutting measures they would have to take to be competitive with EV manufacturers like Tesla, as well as carmakers abroad.