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The GM logo is seen on the China Headquarters in Shanghai, China, August 29, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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GM to take more than $5 billion in charges on China operations

GM's China division, once profitable, now loses money as local rivals, boosted by subsidies, outpace U.S. and European carmakers.

Nissan Motor's electric vehicle (EV) model Sakura is being charged at a charging station in Yokohama, Japan.
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Nissan CFO Stephen Ma to step down, Bloomberg News reports

Like many foreign automakers, Nissan struggles in China as local brands dominate with affordable EVs and hybrids.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Ramos Arizpe plant of General Motors, which exports vehicles to the U.S. and Canada, in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila state, Mexico November 2, 2024. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/ File Photo
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Analysis: GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs

Trump's proposed 25 per cent import tax on Mexico and Canada could hurt U.S. automakers, raise vehicle prices, and harm consumers.

FILE - A Rivian R1S is displayed outside of the auto manufacturer's new space at Ponce City Market.
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Biden administration will loan $6.6 billion to Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused

The Biden administration announced a $6.6B loan to Rivian to build its fuel-efficient vehicles and work toward profitability.

A banner advertising the newly opened Electric Vehicle Center hangs at Ford's Cologne plant, which together with the Aachen site is affected by around 2,300 job cuts, as announced in February, in Cologne, Germany, June 12, 2023. REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch/File Photo
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Ford to cut European jobs as EV shift, Chinese rivals take toll

Ford to cut 14% of European workforce, citing EV losses, weak demand and rising competition.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the new factory of China's Chery Auto, at Zona Franca, in Barcelona, Spain April 19, 2024. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
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China’s Chery to delay Barcelona production start to Q4 2025, Spanish partner says

The Chery-Ebro venture said in April it would aim to produce up to 150,000 vehicles a year by 2029.

The logo of Mitsubishi Corporation is displayed at the entrance of the company headquarters building in Tokyo, Japan, April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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Mitsubishi Corp, Nissan to establish JV on autonomous driving, EV batteries, Yomiuri says

The joint venture will provide services related to autonomous driving and using electric vehicle batteries as storage batteries.

FILE PHOTO: A new Renault Twingo electric car is unveiled during Renault Group capital market day for its new electric vehicle unit Ampere, in Paris, France, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Nissan may partner with Renault on new small EV for Europe

Renault, Nissan discuss a joint EV version of Renault’s Twingo to debut in 2026 under 20,000 euros, aiming to compete with Chinese EVs.

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New NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network Simplifies EV Charging on the Go

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owning and charging a Nissan EV will become simpler and more seamless with the launch of the NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network....

A new Symbioz E-Tech hybrid car by French manufacturer Renault is seen in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, October 11, 2024. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
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Low-cost hybrid tech gives Renault breathing space in tough EV transition

Renault CEO Luca de Meo’s low-cost gearbox boosts the brand's position in Europe’s hybrid car market.

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