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Global premium brands starting to struggle in China

BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and JLR among those feeling the hit

Global premium brands starting to struggle in China
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Renault calls for flexibility as makers stress over new EU CO2 laws

Tougher legislation states that all makers must chop 15% from their 2020 carbon emissions averages

Renault calls for flexibility as makers stress over new EU CO2 laws
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Rimac recently launched a robotaxi company called Verne
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Optimism about robotaxis returns to automotive industry

Despite some very public setbacks, key players including Tesla, GM and VW are set on self-driving tech

Optimism about robotaxis returns to automotive industry
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Chery will launch Omoda 5 (left) and E5 (right) in the UK imminently
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Chery UK boss: we want to be as big as Kia in five years

Victor Zhang lays out his battle plan as Chery launches its Jaecoo and Omoda brands in the UK

Chery UK boss: we want to be as big as Kia in five years
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The Jaguar E-Pace and I-Pace will soon end production at Magna's Graz plant
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Maker of Jaguar I-Pace, BMW Z4 faces uncertain future

Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, will soon be building just the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Maker of Jaguar I-Pace, BMW Z4 faces uncertain future
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Halewood will build electric cars on JLR's new EMA platform from next year
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JLR ups spending by £3bn to hedge against slowing EV uptake

Investment in 'flexible' platforms upped as ICE cars set to stay on sale longer than expected

JLR ups spending by £3bn to hedge against slowing EV uptake
Stellantis electric van production
Stellantis previously committed to start building electric vans at its Luton plant next year
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Stellantis CEO orders review of UK plants in fresh closure threat

ZEV mandate threatens the Vauxhall owner's business model, says boss Carlos Tavares

Stellantis CEO orders review of UK plants in fresh closure threat
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CEO Phil Lee must navigate the Gordon Murray Group's shift to electrification
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Gordon Murray CEO: No regrets selling EV division to focus on ICE

The Gordon Murray Group last year sold its technology arm to an Abu Dhabi government-backed investor

Gordon Murray CEO: No regrets selling EV division to focus on ICE
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VW's EV sales have halved this year compared with 2023
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ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands

Ford, Land Rover, Renault, VW and Toyota are among the biggest brands tailing the 22% target for 2024

ZEV mandate targets slip out of reach for major brands
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Chinese car makers optimistic UK not planning to follow EU on tariffs

The mood among Chinese EV makers has been improved by signs that the UK will stick to the current 10% tariff

Chinese car makers optimistic UK not planning to follow EU on tariffs
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The V8-powered Defender Octa embodies JLR's effort to sell more low-volume, high-price cars
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Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers

Luxury 4x4s, especially Range Rovers, have moved far enough upmarket to compete with exclusive furniture

Inside JLR’s battle for ‘wallet share’ against posh sofa makers

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