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FILE PHOTO: A logo of Polestar is pictured on a car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Polestar expects delayed profitability as EV demand weakens, competition intensifies

The company has struggled to scale amid weakening EV demand and intensifying competition from legacy manufacturers.

FILE PHOTO: A worker cleans a vehicle made by Chinese automobile maker GAC at the company's display during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles

Biden's administration is finalizing rules that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market.

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is seen during the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe

Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.

FILE PHOTO: The Polestar 4 electric SUV is displayed at the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Polestar raises hope as order intake rises

The company reported retail sales of 12,256, up from 11,640, and a 37% rise in order intake compared to a year earlier.

FILE PHOTO: People walk near a Baidu logo at the company headquarters in Beijing, China April 23, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
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Baidu, Geely’s EV venture faces uproar after it says needs fresh funds

A bruising price war in China, the world's largest auto market, has hurt some smaller automakers.

FILE PHOTO: Visitors check a Polestar 1 hybrid vehicle displayed during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Analysis: China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs

The bloc's latest EV tariffs to protect its auto industry from a flood of cheap Chinese imports do not apply to hybrid cars.

FILE PHOTO: A Lynk & Co 08 EM-P is displayed at the Auto Shanghai show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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China’s Zeekr to take control of sister brand Lynk, sources say

Under the deal, Zeekr will purchase Volvo Cars' entire 30% stake in Lynk and a 20% stake from Geely Holding.

FILE PHOTO: A logo of Bentley is seen outside a Bentley car deale in Brussels, Belgium May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Bentley to launch SUV EV in 2026, extend sales of plug-in hybrids to 2035

Bentley delays full EV shift to 2035, launching its first electric SUV in 2026 with plans for hybrids till 2035, citing demand.

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More govt support and public exposure to EVs needed: Polestar UK boss

Polestar’s UK boss calls for more government incentives and exposure to EVs to drive sales and reduce charging concerns.

Cars to be exported sit at a terminal in the port of Yantai, Shandong province, China January 10, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo
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China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say

China advises automakers to halt investments in EU nations backing new EV tariffs, potentially widening the Europe-China rift.

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