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China sales-production disconnect widens as exports face high-base effects

China’s Light Vehicle (LV) market contracted sharply by 24% year-on-year in August.

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Porsche plans 20% price hikes for high-end models amid restructuring

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EU weighs hybrid quotas after China rejects export curbs – report

Following Beijing’s refusal to adopt voluntary curbs, the European Commission is weighing temporary safeguard tariffs that do not require proof of unfair trade practices.

Hyundai outlines electrification strategy at Aachen Automotive Colloquium 

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Mercedes-Benz car deliveries drop 8% amid China downturn

The decline was primarily linked to weaker demand in China, which offset higher deliveries in Europe and North America and a sharp increase in BEV sales.

Forvia and Anand Group form Indian automotive seating JV

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BYD’s global sales rise 17% in September

Global sales continue to be driven by strong overseas growth.

Posco completes second upstream lithium plant in Argentina

Lithium carbonate production capacity at the site increased to 48,000 tons/year.

Gelion agrees material transfer deal with top automotive OEM 

The firm will deliver its advanced sulphur cathode components, prepared electrodes, and compatible liquid electrolyte to the automotive group.