AD #4138 - Overcapacity Is Killing China’s Auto Industry; U.S. BEV Registrations Up 6% In July; Rivan Breaks Ground on Georgia Plant
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China's auto industry faces a crisis due to overcapacity and government-driven production targets causing widespread losses and steep discounts. European automakers seek to ease ICE bans as EV sales remain low, with Renault leveraging partnerships to share EV platforms. Nissan restructures its global design studios amid challenges. Toyota's Chargeminder app encourages EV owners to charge more efficiently. BMW plans a direct sales model in Europe by 2027. US BEV registrations rose 6% in July, led by Tesla despite a decline. Rivian breaks ground on a new Georgia plant, while Ford cuts jobs in Germany due to weak EV demand. A unique story highlights a program enabling visually impaired people to drive race cars.
Nissan Micra
"...V division. Nissan will come out with the all new Micra on the small platform and Mitsubishi will use the..."
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
"...nd Mitsubishi will use the medium one for the new Eclipse Cross. Those models, which launch late this year, will ..."
Ford Explorer
"...nd. The plant builds the electric versions of the Explorer in Capri, which are both based on Volkswagon's ME..."
Ford Capri
"...t builds the electric versions of the Explorer in Capri, which are both based on Volkswagon's MEB platfor..."
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