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What makes Asia the titan of the global automotive industry?
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Jun 13
KLIMS 2026: The Auto Industry's ASEAN Stress Test
Read More: open.substack.com/pub/autone…
#KLIMS2026 #mobilityshow
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Jun 13
Nissan adopts China's speed playbook
• Plans to halve vehicle development times
• CEO Espinosa says China is "setting the industry standards of the future"
• Speed is becoming the new competitive edge
#Nissan #ChinaEV #AutoIndustry #AutoAsia
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Jun 13
Xiaomi unveils its next EV trick
• Home charging robotic arm targets Q4 2026 launch
• Automatically connects charging after parking
• Xiaomi says all demo features are production-ready
#Xiaomi #EVCharging #SmartMobility #ChinaEV
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Jun 12
China EV sales hit record 66.7% penetration in first June week.
2 out of 3 new cars: pure electric or plug-in hybrid. Climb from 62.9% in May. New smart EV models sustain demand.
Smart EV tech drives consumer adoption.
#ChinaEV #EVSales #CPCA #EnergyCrisis #AutoAsia
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Jun 11
BYD regains China auto lead
Overseas sales surged 76% to 300K units.
Wang targets world's largest carmaker by 2030.
Oil spike accelerates EV shift. BYD closes gap on Geely.
#BYD #ChinaEV #EnergyCrisis
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Toyota backs Japanese self-driving startup Tier IV.
Multi-pathway strategy includes US, China partnerships too. Accelerates autonomous tech development across global markets
Toyota diversifies self-driving approach. Tier IV JV complements US, China partnerships.
#Toyota
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BYD opens first flash-charging station in Germany. 1,500 kW capacity. 3,000 ultra-fast sites planned across Europe by end of 2026.
WHAT IT MEANS: BYD accelerates Europe charging infrastructure. Chinese EV makers race for European charging dominance.
#BYD #EV #FlashCharging
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For Tata, the deal with Chery is not just about saving time, it is about re-defining the premium EV race.
autonewsasia.substack.com/p/…
#Tatamotors #Chery #EV #Indiaauto #AutoAsia
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VinFast-powered taxis enter India.
Vietnamese firm's debut beyond ASEAN. Vingroup-backed Green SM takes on Uber, Ola in $1bn market.
VinFast expands beyond ASEAN. EV taxis target India's $1bn market. Green SM's electric fleet challenges Uber/Ola dominance.
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Xpeng rolls off first locally assembled G6 SUV in Malaysia.
Crucial step in SE Asian expansion, follows BYD, NIO in local ASEAN assembly. G6 SUV targets mid-range EV market
Local assembly avoids tariffs, cuts costs. Malaysia becomes 2nd SE Asian assembly hub after Thailand
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BYD, Chery reap rewards from overseas EV sales
Chery delivered 3x more cars abroad than domestic. May: 181,571 overseas ( 81% YoY), 73% of total
China's largest exporter chases higher profitability abroad. Chery's U.S. entry talks, BYD's Europe factory deals accelerate.
#BYD
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Philippine EV sales surge as fuel shock drives shift from gasoline. Heavy import reliance amplifies impact. VinFast leads Tesla.
WHAT IT MEANS:
Rising fuel prices import dependence = Philippine consumers pivot to EVs. VinFast's aggressive pricing undercuts Tesla Model 3
#EV
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Toyota to showcase hydrogen-combustion hypercar at Le Mans. 13.6-km endurance circuit picked for first public prototype drives.
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Hydrogen ICE could complement BEVs in racing/long-distance. Competes with Porsche's hydrogen project.
#Toyota #HydrogenHypercar #LeMans
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Nissan & Mitsubishi enter EV power trading
• EV owners could charge at low-cost hours
• Sell electricity back during peak-price periods
• Expands automakers' role into energy services
#Nissan #Mitsubishi #V2G #EVCharging
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Kia starts US production of Sportage Hybrid
• First Kia model built at HMGMA in Georgia
• Also Hyundai Motor Group's first hybrid produced at the plant
• Targets growing hybrid demand in North America
#Kia #SportageHybrid #HybridVehicles #USAuto
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