Etiqueta: Product

LONDON/FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) -Chinese and European carmakers are set to face off at next week's Munich car show, reflecting intensifying competition on the continent that has pitted incumbents such as Volkswagen against EV giant BYD and newcomers GAC and Changan. This year's IAA Mobility, the continent's biggest biennial car show, comes as European automakers lose ground in China - the world's biggest market - in what some executives have described as a "Darwinian" price war. At the same time, to escape pressure at home Chinese automakers are expanding into Europe in search of profits, above all electric vehicle maker BYD, whose global sales soared to 4.2 million cars in 2024, up ten-fold from 2019.

There are essentially two different ways a company can account for Research and Development (R&D) spending: as an operating expense that reduces reported net earnings or as a capital expenditure, counted as investing money from net earnings and other sources. One shows up on the income statement, the other shows up on the balance sheet. It might seem like a minor difference, but it can significantly impact financial reporting and how a company approaches R&D.

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BYD's global deliveries totaled 373,626 in August, barely changed from a year earlier.

The launch adds fresh competition in China’s crowded premium SUV market, where Li Auto and Xpeng are also pushing new models to challenge Tesla’s dominance.

The Tai 7 is expected to be priced between RMB 250,000 ($34,990) and RMB 300,000, overlapping with the Bao 5.

In China's EV market, consumers are shifting from Tesla and BYD amid sales declines—Tesla down 5% and BYD 14.3% in August—due to economic slowdowns, aging products, and CEO controversies. Emerging rivals like Xiaomi and Zeekr gain ground with innovation and pricing, prompting industry leaders to adapt through diversification and new strategies.

Tesla's sales in key European markets have declined for eight straight months, with sharp drops in France (47.3%), Sweden (84%), and Denmark (42%), amid rising competition from BYD and an aging product lineup. Consumer backlash against Elon Musk exacerbates the slump, threatening Tesla's global position despite gains in Norway and Spain.

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