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XPeng begins localized EV production in Europe with plans to expand

Six months after announcing plans to begin EV production in Europe with the help of contract manufacturer Magna Steyr, XPeng Motors has begun rolling two initial all-electric models off those assembly lines overseas. The Chinese automaker continues to deepen its presence in the EU to gain a larger market share. While XPeng Motors remains one of the more popular Chinese BEV brands in its native…
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Europe rebuffs automakers' pleas to let them lose the EV race to China

European automakers asked the EU Commission to review and potentially modify the bloc’s 2035 all-EV target at an auto summit on Friday, but the commission is reportedly standing firm despite the industry’s big push this week for more leniency. In 2021, Europe announced a target to go all-electric by 2035. It was part of a greater package of climate reforms designed to target a 55% reduction…
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Hyundai wants to bring back the hot hatch, and its new EV concept nails it

Hyundai offered a first look at the hot hatch earlier this week after unveiling the Concept Three, its first compact EV under the IONIQ family. The new EV, set to arrive as the IONIQ 3, already has a sporty, hot hatch look, but that could be just the start. Hyundai has a new EV hot hatch in the making The Concept Three took the spotlight at IAA Mobility in Munich with a daring new look from…
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Kia is about to shake things up, showing off its entire EV lineup for the first time

After showcasing its full EV lineup for the first time, Kia said it will “take the lead” as the industry shifts to electric. Kia will offer an electric vehicle across nearly every segment with the new EV2, EV5, and several more. Kia wants to take the EV lead with its new lineup The South Korean automaker has already carved a niche for itself with the EV3, EV6, and EV9, but Kia has much bigger…
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