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Foreign carmakers slash prices on gasoline cars in China amid EV surge

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Foreign automakers in China are offering significant discounts on gasoline-powered vehicles due to increased competition from electric cars. Companies like Volkswagen Group and Toyota have provided average discounts of over 23% on internal combustion engine cars, a substantial increase from previous years. This strategy aims to boost sales amidst a broader market shift towards EVs, which now account for over 65% of vehicle sales in China. AI

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Foreign carmakers slash prices on gasoline cars in China amid EV surge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    Foreign carmakers offer steep discounts on petrol-powered cars in cutthroat Chinese market

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