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Nio and Mercedes are talking about a partnership

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The Chinese EV market is the most booming in the world, there’s no doubt about that, and Nio has been one of the most well received brands in its home market. Recently we’ve seen VW making moves in China – investing in XPeng, using a Chinese EV platform for the Jetta brand, and Audi partnering with Chinese auto maker SAIC. Could Mercedes be only the latest German car brand to go the same (or a similar) route? A new report from Reuters today says that’s a distinct possibility, as apparently Mercedes and Nio have been engaged in exploratory talks about a partnership of their own. This… More…

XPeng G9 SUV lands in Sweden

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XPeng is making inroads into the Swedish market with its flagship G9 SUV, scheduled to start deliveries on September 29. This venture was proudly disclosed by XPeng’s founder, He Xiaopeng, who is currently in Sweden to commemorate this pivotal move. Sweden, a fast-growing hub for electric vehicles, has seen EVs conquer over 40% of the local market as of August 2023. The electrified roads of this Scandinavian country have, until now, mostly felt the tread of BYD vehicles – the lone Chinese brand boasting notable sales figures in the region. XPeng, with its eyes set on increasing its… More…

Apple car development lost direction, analyst claims

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Apple’s much-talked-about upcoming car has reportedly faced yet another setback. Reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a new note, saying the development has lost direction and a major reorganization might be needed to get it back on track. Codenamed Project Titan, Apple’s aspiration to create an electric vehicle may not lead to a result in the next years, the analyst believes. Yes, that’s plural. Kuo further suggests Tim Cook needs to splurge on a series of acquisitions that will give him the missing pieces to get the whole thing back on track. The development of the Apple Car seems… More…