Bloodbath - Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

[iku]

Japan should go Retro and reintroduce the 1986-91 Suzuki Samurai 4x4 Jeep in both Gas and Electric variants for a little more than the Chinese Rig

Japan should do a lot of things. reintroducing a roll over king is not one of them

 

[The Duke]

Unfortunately.

That's traumatizing, I'm sorry.

 

[The Duke]

It meets the standards
Bloodbath
Memorize it

Oh? And how do you know this?

 

[The Duke]

So, what you are saying is that you think the Fed Govt should do all it can to keep Americans from buying a small, well built reasonably price automobile because our auto makers are not able to make such a thing?

Great fucking plan

They're not able to do that because of the UAW.

Things are all topsy-turvy these days.

Electric propulsion is viable in lighter things. Say a tuktuk or bike or trike or smart car or whatever them things are in Knoxville.

In something on American highways? No.

An Electric version of a 1989 Chevy Suburban that holds 9 is NOT viable.

 

[Failzero]

Japan should do a lot of things. reintroducing a roll over king is not one of them

It was no more of a Rollover King than the 1972 Super Beetle

 

[iku]

It was no more of a Rollover King than the 1972 Super Beetle

get the years correct, then get back to me.

 

[Mac-7]

Trump said BLOODBATH, and some of you misquoted and mocked Trump and accused him of inciting violence. Not true at all.
Wait one minute! You said Trump's tariffs are no good and "we know who pays for it". Trumps tariffs are keeping this car out of the USA for now.
Is the auto industry prepared for a Bloodbath as Trump said?



LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling.

The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S. electric vehicles that cost three times as much. A shorter-range version costs under $10,000.

Tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles will keep the Seagull out of America for now, and it likely would sell for more than 12 grand if imported.

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S. electric vehicles that cost...

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We have to keep it out of the US market

 

[Unkotare]

That's traumatizing, I'm sorry.

Traveling with a group of seven or eight foreigners at the time. A bunch of soldiers appeared out of nowhere, hustled us onto a bus, and drove us nonstop however 100 miles to the east before they let us out.

Not the only people I saw die while I was there.

I have never been a soldier and I have never claimed to have the stomach for it, but the road goes where it goes and you see what you see.

 

[22lcidw]

Unless it meets NHTSA standards, it can't be marketed in the US.

So perhaps it adds a few thousand dollars to the cost of the vehicle. Still a pittance compared to here.

 

[Failzero]

get the years correct, then get back to me.

I put 115k Miles on my Purchased new 1986 Samurai White Standard Convertible and an ex GF purchased a leftover New 89 New Dark Red / Black / Chrome Standard Convertible in late 1990 and my Neighbor today ( The Widow Boone) has her Red 73 ( Bought new in late 72 ) Super Beetle

 

[lennypartiv]

Not sure if "well built" is the right description here.

 

[iku]

We have to keep it out of the US market

I want one

 

[iku]

Not sure if "well built" is the right description here.

it is. the car is sold around the world, but not in the USA

 

[iku]

I put 115k Miles on my Purchased new 1986 Samurai White Standard Convertible and an ex GF purchased a leftover New 89 New Dark Red / Black / Chrome Standard Convertible in late 1990 and my Neighbor today ( The Widow Boone) has her Red 73 ( Bought new in late 72 ) Super Beetle

you are incorrect on the VW year/s. Are you sure you know what you are talking about?

 

[lennypartiv]

Chinese automakers have had problems getting into foreign markets. Why?

---Ten years ago Chinese carmaker Chery left Australia with its tail between its legs after being rocked by several scandals including an asbestos scare and dismal crash test results.---

Chery is back, but is it better? MG, BYD, GWM rival promises it has changed - Car News

Ten years ago Chinese carmaker Chery left Australia with its tail between its legs after being rocked by several scandals including an asbestos scare and dismal crash test results. Now Chery is back having just launched its Omoda 5 SUV in Australia but are its woes behind it?

www.carsguide.com.au

 

[The Duke]

Traveling with a group of seven or eight foreigners at the time. A bunch of soldiers appeared out of nowhere, hustled us onto a bus, and drove us nonstop however 100 miles to the east before they let us out.

Not the only people I saw die while I was there.

I have never been a soldier and I have never claimed to have the stomach for it, but the road goes where it goes and you see what you see.

Damn, I'm sorry you had to go through that.

 

[Mac-7]

it is. the car is sold around the world, but not in the USA

We dont need it here

 

[Jarlaxle]

So this can haul me, my wife, and all our gear for a 10 day camping event more than 350 miles without a stop? No? Then it may as well not exist.

Most cars can't do that.

 

[The Duke]

We dont need it here

We shouldn't have the option?

 

[Mac-7]

We shouldn't have the option?

Sure, as long as you pay through the nose for it