#Volkswagen turkey

[novelmonger]

Back at the beginning of this year, I made a silly New Year's resolution to watch a movie made in the year I was born. I had a few possibilities in mind, but just the other day, I happened across a movie I saw when I was a kid and mostly forgot about, but it's been on my mind lately as I've been thinking about one of my original stories. Then what do you know? I discover that it came out the year I was born! At least according to IMdB, which only has release dates for Australia and the Netherlands, which is a different year than what it says on YouTube, where I'm watching it, but whatever, we're counting it!

It's a TV movie (I assume?) called On Our Own, about four siblings who have recently been orphaned and run away because they're afraid of being split up if they're sent to foster homes. I know it's been at least a small unconscious inspiration for my superpowered siblings story (though a much bigger inspiration for that story was Escape to Witch Mountain, since that's about orphans who have supernatural powers), so I was curious to watch it again with an adult's eyes.

So without further ado, here are some thoughts I had while watching:

How is it that this movie, which I must have seen on TV one time when I was 6 or 8 or something, maybe at my grandparents' house (or it might have been from the library or something), still feels so familiar, like a movie I grew up watching over and over again? Like, if you'd asked me before I started watching how the movie begins, I probably couldn't have told you, but as soon as the first shot of an ambulance driving through the streets came on, I was like, "YES! OF COURSE! I REMEMBER THIS!"

Wow, the acting is terrible in this XD Not just the kids, who can be somewhat excused for lack of experience, but none of the adults are that great either ^^'

Even though these siblings are two boys and two girls, while my story is about one brother and three sisters, I can definitely see an influence on my characters and how they interact. Particularly in the older two siblings, who end up kind of having to be de facto parents to their much younger siblings.

I get that this is a movie intended for kids to watch and understand, so the writing is pretty blunt, but yikes, the adults have no tact when discussing the kids' future and how they'll have to be split up, never see their dog again, etc.

When escaping the orphanage, Kate hands Mitch the suitcase, and he accidentally drops it to the ground several stories below. Then he immediately turns and says, "Okay, hand me Lori." I snorted XD

I can't put my finger on it, but there's something about the way they filmed the scenery shots of city streets and highways that just feels very low-budget. Even though they probably had to use a helicopter for some of them.

Uh...is every song on this soundtrack with vocals from Kidz Bop or something? <_<

The most unrealistic thing in this whole movie may be that Mitch can drive a stick-shift Volkswagen beetle across two states with only the very occasional issue when he's only driven in the parking lot one time before -_- (Not to mention that that tiny car has enough gas to get them as far as they go before having to get more.)

Okay, wait wait wait. They only have $9 to get them where they need to go, and Mitch comes out of the gas station with this big brown paper bag full of food that cost $8? Like...yeah, he said he didn't get Twinkies or plastic cups, but...wait, how much is that in today-dollars? *calculates* $19.32 Okaaaayyy....

Yay, obviously over-dubbed little girl who sounds completely out of place and not like it's actually Lori at all.

"Of all the turkeys in the world, how'd I get hung up with this hamster going all the way to Arizona?" - What kind of line is that??? XD

Also, like...these are police chasing the kids, right? Yet they're like, "Oh no, we only have a ZIP Code from a torn envelope [at least, that's where I'm assuming they got it from], and all we know is that there's someone they call "Uncle Jack." But we don't know what his last name is! There is absolutely no way that the police could look up public records and find out what their mother's maiden name was and see if there's somebody at that ZIP Code named Jack who also has that last name!"

Random non-sequitur moment #125: "Hey, look at this old old bottle!" *no one responds and it never goes anywhere*

Okay, like the one thing I remember from this movie is Mitch falling asleep at the wheel. Guess that made a huge impression on me, like a cautionary tale. But why did he keep driving so far until he hit a cactus??? Ever heard of brakes, kid?!

Wow, watching this as an adult really drives home how completely helpless these kids are. I'm sure when I watched this movie as a kid, Mitch and Kate seemed so old and responsible and capable. But now, watching Kate break down because they have no money and no food, and with the car crashed and not starting, all I can think is how young they all look.

This framing story with the grandma making a cake or whatever and getting the whole story told to her on the phone is completely unnecessary, but funny in a very stereotypical sort of way XD (But yikes, I don't wanna see her phone bill at the end of this!) And lol, she doesn't even take her burning cake out of the oven, just turns it down and leaves it in there!

This movie feels like its message is "As long as you're desperate, anything is excusable." Just judging from the triumphant "we're gonna make it!" music that plays every time they steal a vehicle -_- Aaaand not thirty seconds later, he runs into a conveniently placed...stick? that conveniently stabs the car and makes in unusable. Because that's a thing that often happens.

And then Travis puts a quarter in a slot machine and wins the jackpot??? What are you trying to convey to impressionable kids, movie?!

HOLEY SLICES OF BREAD, THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY! Two bullies come after the kids, trying to steal their winnings, Mitch threatens to throw a rock at them with the most unconvincing threat in the world, then they're scuffling around like these two guys couldn't take all four of them with their hands behind their backs, it's intercut jarringly with Peggy driving up in a truck full of sheep...and then out of nowhere, she pulls out a gun?!?!?

*pointing gun* "I know how to use this!" Uh...yeah, real convincing. Still, can't blame those guys for backing away slowly from the crazy lady with the wild eyes.

Oh, okay, it wasn't a real gun. I was about to get upset about gun safety when she just tossed it onto the ground at a kid's feet.

And...the car is magically fixed now? They just drive off no problem? Okay, who cares about continuity anyway?

OH MY GOODNESS LORI IS ADORABLE :3

Oh, okay, the car is not perfectly fine. But it sure took a long time for the smoking engine to become a problem again.

What a cascade of revelations one after another. Jack isn't really their uncle (so I guess it wouldn't have worked for the police to look up their mother's maiden name after all), he's got a...girlfriend? with a son, and their father is in prison. I wonder what for? Will we ever find out?

That was the most awkward little fist-fight ever. It was like...sluggish? No tension, no sense of danger. Like...oh noooo, he grabbed the carrot. Oh nooooo, he splashed some water on him. And then Travis has to be super gross and grab horse manure and throw it at him. Just...why?

"If I wasn't bleeding all over the place, I'd clean your plow!" Is that a thing people say??? XD

"Tell you the truth, it's something I've been wanting to do for quite some time." Okay, I had to play it back like three times, but I finally realized that Jack is saying he wanted to bust his girlfriend's kid's nose and throw manure at him. Uh...okay then ._.

Aha, the bus! This is the other part of the movie I actually remember, where Mitch somehow knows how to drive a whole freaking bus when he's supposedly never driven before.

Why is the guy selling bus tickets giving me such creepy vibes??? <_<

*Four children drive off in a bus* Peggy: "Oh no." Super convincing, lady.

Really? The police are too slow to catch them, even when they stop the bus so Travis can hop out and get their dog, because the policeman accidentally got into the back seat instead of the driver's seat? Literally when would that ever happen??? And then they just drive right through a stack of...banana crates? I don't even know what those were. And then he doesn't even notice there's a one-lane bridge ahead and ends up in the creek. The kid is better at this than you, Mr. Detective!

Police cars swiftly gaining on them from behind, a roadblock ahead, a freaking prop plane touches down right in front of them, and what is Mitch's response? An eyeroll.

Oh, okay, now he's crying. Poor kid has had a rough day or two.

Whoa, attack of the over-dubbed Mitch whose voice suddenly got a lot deeper!

"I'm a real strong worker, you'll see!" *Uncle Jack gives him a blank stare* A+ acting all around, fellas.

Wow. The police explain how, legally, they can't just let the kids stay with someone who's not a relative in a completely different state, but then he says, "Come to my house and have some barbecue and we'll work this out." AND THEY GO FOR IT. Did the people who wrote this script know the first thing about how laws work?

Oh, okay. They did have to go back to LA and get it worked out in the court. And Mitch and Kate had to do community service to make up for all the laws they broke.

"They must have had a pretty bad example from their alcoholic father." Okay, movie, sheesh, you don't have to yell in our ears that alcoholism is bad. We get the picture.

Why on earth did I remember the last scene so clearly? As soon as the grandma starts putting the little decorations on the cake, it was like I remembered every single word everyone said. "Because I'm a grandma!"

Huh. A weirdly long stretch of black screen after the credits are done, but the music isn't quite finished. Usually you just fade out at that point, you know.... (I'm not exaggerating when I say there's like a whole verse and chorus left after the credits where you're just staring at nothing.)

Well, all in all, this was a fun trip down memory lane. I'm glad I managed to track it down again, and see some of the ingredients in the idea soup for my own story of four siblings running away. But...it's not a very good movie, all things considered XD

[sohannabarberaesque]

We'd be curious to imagine ...

What sort of adventures could be imagined with the Three Lions (as in Lippy the Lion, Drooper from The Banana Splits and The King) in the vein of the Three Wolves being fond of diving ...

No less than the Hair Bear Bunch making some evening appearances in some tourist towns close to where they're making Camp Volkswagen during their mating season road trips, mixing light-hearted entertainment with meet-and-greet ...

Honey and Sis, the queens of travelling shortwave radio, doing quite a worldcasting marathon from a lakeside camp of sorts no less than five miles from the main highway, and having quite a hilarious struggle getting their GMC motorhome/studio/transmitter "back on the road" after a couple days' camp, replete with some swimming and diving most natural ...

Penelope Pitstop's sort of deli-type sandwich: Toasted roast beef, ham and turkey breast with white American cheese on a multi-grain roll, the meat stacked rather substantially ...

Muttley having such a night of canine lovemaking as makes him feel such wonderfully relaxed to the point that Dick Dastardly, for some reason or another, is utterly silent and bored on returning back to his hovel, more than likely being too engrossed in the TV enough to chew out and berate the canine love master ...

Sawtooth, the beaver companion of Rufus Ruffcut from Wacky Races, assistsing some close beaver cousins of his in constructing a substantial beaver dam across a modest-sized creek in the face of heavy runoff from substantial storms some miles upstream ...

Ohhhh, the sheer relaxation Captain Caveman can't help but feel after some underwater male sexual bonding with his cousins, The Slag Brothers, at the bottom of a 20-foot-deep lake, all the while managing to hold their breaths for some seven minutes in all ...

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 6.2

Holidays

Acacia Day (French Republic)

American Indian Citizenship Day

Autograph Day

Children’s Day (North Korea)

Civil Aviation Day (Azerbaijan)

Coastal Cleanup Day (Russia)

Contango Day

Coronation Day (UK)

Decoration Day (Canada)

Donati’s Comet Day

Elfreth's Alley Day (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Emancipation Day (Tonga)

Father’s Day (Lithuania)

Festa della Repubblica (Italy)

Festival of Light and Dark Spots

Festival of Utter Confusion

Happy Neil Diamond Day

Hristo Botev Day (Bulgaria)

I Love My Dentist Day

Important People Day

International Sex Workers Day (a.k.a. International Whore's Day)

International Volkswagen Bus Day

Isabel Province Day (Solomon Islands)

Lesbian Pride Day

Local Industry Workers Day (Ukraine)

Lou Gehrig Day

Mother Earth's Day

National Bubba Day

National First Ladies Day

National Greyhound Day

National Janice Day

National Leave the Office Early Day [6.2 or Closest Weekday]

Pimpernel Flower Day

retail, Consumer Services and Public Utility Company Employees Day (Tajikistan)

Sir Randol Fawkes Day (Bahamas)

602 Day

Social Forestry Day (Bhutan)

Telangana Day (India)

Textile Industry Workers’ Day (Turkmenistan)

3-Ring Circus Day

Water Resource Management Employees Day (Ukraine)

World Day to Fight Myasthenia Gravis

World Eating Disorder Action Day

World Mind Map Day

World Peatlands Day

Yell "Fudge" at the Cobras in North America Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

International Fish & Chips Day (Australia)

National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day

National Rotisserie Chicken Day

Vanilla Coke Day

Velveeta Day

Independence & Related Days

Aenderia (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Republic Day (Italy)

Telangana State Formation Day (India)

1st Sunday in June

Armed Forces Day (Canada) [1st Sunday]

Children's Awareness Memorial Day [1st Sunday]

Day of the Rice God (Japan) [1st Sunday]

Father’s Day (Haiti, Switzerland) [1st Sunday]

Fisherman’s Day (Iceland) [1st Sunday]

German World Heritage Day [1st Sunday]

International Mother's Peace Day [1st Sunday]

National Animal Rights Day [1st Sunday]

National Cancer Survivors Day [1st Sunday]

National Child’s Day [1st Sunday]

National Frozen Yogurt Day [1st Sunday]

National Godparent’s Day [1st Sunday]

Philippine Independence Day Parade (New York City) [1st Sunday]

Sjómannadagurinn (Seamen’s Day; Iceland) [1st Sunday]

World Breakfast Day (Turkey) [1st Sunday]

World Meditation Day [1st Sunday of Every Month]

World Naturist Day [1st Sunday]

Weekly Holidays beginning June 2 (1st Full Week)

America The Beautiful Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

Bedbug Awareness Week (thru 6.8)

Black Single Parents Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

Community Health Improvement Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

End Mountain Top Removal Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

Healthcare Executives Appreciation Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

National Boating Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

National Business Etiquette Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

National Commuter Challenge (thru 6.8) [During Canadian Environment Week]

National Fishing Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

National Flag Football Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

National Garden Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

National Headache Awareness Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

Pet Appreciation Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

Teacher Thank You Week (thru 6.8) [1st Full Week]

Festivals Beginning June 2, 2024

Asheville Springfest (Asheville, South Carolina)

Baby Jumping Festival [a.k.a. El Colacho] (Castrillo de Murcia, Spain)

Calgary Lilac Festival [a.k.a. 4th Street Lilac Festival] (Calgary, Canada)

Cape May Restaurant Week (Cape May, New Jersey) [thru 6.9]

Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival (Camarillo, California)

Culinary Coast Restaurant Week (Various locations, Delaware) [thru 6.7]

Heritage Fire (Savannah, Georgia)

Paso Pinot & Paella Festival (Templeton, California)

Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off (Tustin, California)

Feast Days

Ahudemmeh (Syriac Orthodox Church)

Alexander (Christian; Martyr)

Binkham Tamino McDoyal III (Muppetism)

Blandina (Christian; Martyr)

Buddha Day (Indonesia; Buddhism)

Elmo (Christian; Saint)

Émile Munier (Artology)

Erasmus (Christian; Saint)

Eugene I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Felix of Nicosia (Christian; Saint)

Festival of Light and Dark Spots (Shamanism)

Finneces (Celtic Book of Days)

Frank Runacres (Artology)

St. Gregory the Great (Positivist; Saint)

Isaac van Ostade (Artology)

Juno Regina’s Day: Queenship Rite (Pagan)

Laugh Like a Bad Guy Day (Pastafarian)

Marcellinus and Peter (Christian; Martyrs)

Marquis de Sade Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

The Melissae (Ancient Crete; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Mindfulness Day (Zen Buddhism)

Nicholas the Pilgrim (Christian; Saint)

Paul-Albert Besnard (Artology)

Pothinus, Bishop of Lyon, and Attalus, Blandina, and other martyrs of Lyon (Christian; Saint)

Shapatu of Ishtar (Everyday Wicca)

Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ (Roman Catholic)

Stephen of Sweden (Christian; Martyr)

Thomas Hardy (Writerism)

Vesak Day (Buddha Day; Singapore)

Yell “Fudge” at North American Cobras Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

The Betty Boop Mystery (Animated Film; 1989)

Churchill (Film; 2017)

Cooked, by Michael Pollan (Food Book; 2013)

Corvette Summer (Film; 1978)

Darkness on the Edge of Town, by Bruce Springsteen (Album; 1978)

Dead Poets Society (Film; 1989)

Deliverance, by James Dickey (Novel; 1970)

De-Lovely (Film; 2004)

Excellent Women, by Barbara Pym (Novel; 1952)

Hells Heels (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1930)

If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home, by Tim O'Brien (Memoir; 1972)

Isabeau (Lady Godiva), by Pietro Mascagni (Opera; 1911)

The Light Fantastic, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1986) [Discworld #2]

Obscured by Clouds, by Pink Floyd (Album; 1972)

Oil!, by Upton Sinclair (Novel; 1926)

The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster (Novel; 1961)

The Prize Guest (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1939)

Room and Bird (WB MM Cartoon; 1951)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Animated Film; 2023)

Storms of Life, by Randy Travis (Album; 1986)

The Unexpected Pest (WB MM Cartoon; 1956)

The Wire (TV Series; 2002)

Whitney, by Whitney Houston (Album; 1987)

Wonder Woman (Film; 2017)

Today’s Name Days

Armin, Erasmus, Marcel, Petrus (Austria)

Erazmo, Eugen, Marcelin, Petar (Croatia)

Jarmil, Jarmila (Czech Republic)

Marcellinus (Denmark)

Veevi, Viiva, Viive, Viivi, Viivia, Viivika, Vivian (Estonia)

Venla (Finland)

Blandine (France)

Armin, Blandine, Erasmus (Germany)

Marinos, Nikiforos (Greece)

Anita, Kármen (Hungary)

Emilia, Erasmo, Marcellino (Italy)

Emma, Emmija (Latvia)

Auksė, Ąžuolas, Erazmas, Eugenijus (Lithuania)

Runa, Runar, Rune (Norway)

Efrem, Erazm, Eugeniusz, Marcelin, Maria, Marianna, Mikołaj, Nicefor, Piotr, Racisław (Poland)

Ioan (România)

Oxana, Xénia (Slovakia)

Eugenio, Marcelino, Pedro (Spain)

Roger, Rutger (Sweden)

Elma, Elmer, Elmo, Elmore, Erasmo (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 154 of 2024; 212 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 22 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Huath (Hawthorn) [Day 22 of 28]

Chinese: Month 4 (Ji-Si), Day 26 (Ding-You)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 25 Iyar 5784

Islamic: 25 Dhu al-Qada 1445

J Cal: 4 Blue; Foursday [4 of 30]

Julian: 20 May 2024

Moon:18%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 13 St. Paul (6th Month) [St. Gregory the Great]

Runic Half Month: Odal (Home, Possession) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 76 of 92)

Week: 1st Full Week of June

Zodiac: Gemini (Day 13 of 31)

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[mariacallous]

China has positioned itself as the main car supplier in Mexico, with exports reaching $4.6 billion in 2023, according to data from Mexico's Secretariat of Economy.

The Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Honda and Nissan to position itself as the seventh largest automaker in the world by number of units sold during the April to June quarter. This growth was driven by increased demand for its affordable electric vehicles, according to data from automakers and research firm MarkLines.

The company's new vehicle sales rose 40 percent year over year to 980,000 units in the quarter—the same quarter wherein most major automakers, including Toyota and Volkswagen, experienced a decline in sales. Much of BYD's growth is attributed to its overseas sales, which nearly tripled in the past year to 105,000 units. Now BYD is considering locating its new auto plant in three Mexican states: Durango, Jalisco, and Nuevo Leon.

Foreign investment would be an economic boost for Mexico. The company has claimed that a plant there would create about 10,000 jobs. A Tesla competitor, BYD markets its Dolphin Mini model in Mexico for about 398,800 pesos—about $21,300 dollars—a little more than half the price of the cheapest Tesla model.

Prevented from selling their wares to the United States due to tariffs, Chinese EV manufacturers have explored other markets to sell their high-tech cars. However, as Mexico establishes itself as a key market for Chinese electric vehicles, officials in Washington fear that Mexico could be used as a "back door" to access the US market.

That tariff-free access is part of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC), an updated version of the North American Free Trade Agreement that, as of 2018, eliminated tariffs on many products traded between the North American countries. Under the treaty, if a foreign automotive company that manufactures vehicles in Canada or Mexico can demonstrate that the materials used are locally sourced, its products can be exported to the United States virtually duty-free.

According to official figures, 20 percent of light vehicles sold last year in Mexico were imported from China, representing 273,592 units and a 50 percent increase compared to 2022. Currently, most of the vehicles imported from China come from Western brands that have established manufacturing plants in that country, such as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, BMW, and Renault.

Mexico is the second largest market for Chinese automobiles worldwide, behind only Russia, according to data from Linked Global Solutions, a company specializing in business between China and Latin American countries.

A Trade War Against China

Both the United States and the European Union have intensified a trade war against China, focusing on automobiles and semiconductor chip production, which have been the subject of investigations for predatory practices, tariffs, and restrictions. This new geopolitical strategy is prompting Western companies to look for alternatives to relocate their factories outside of China, a trend known as "nearshoring."

Concerned about the potential impact on domestic automakers, the US has raised tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles to 100 percent. Canada is also considering implementing its own tariffs on Chinese-made vehicles.

In July, the European Union began imposing additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and, on Tuesday, proposed to increase the rate to 36.3 percent. Faced with this situation, BYD has decided to build a new factory in Turkey to avoid these tariffs.

For the Japanese manufacturers who are lagging behind, the North American market—where Chinese electric vehicles have had little penetration due to these high tariffs—is becoming more relevant. As demand for electric vehicles slows in North America, hybrids from Toyota and Honda are gaining popularity. However, it remains to be seen whether this new interest will offset declining sales in China and other markets.

China entering the Mexican market in the automotive sector is relevant because, for Mexico, automobiles are replacing oil in economic importance. The automotive industry contributes 4.8 percent of the country's GDP, and its exports are the main source of foreign currency income. In addition, it generates 1 million direct jobs and, due to its high impact, creates 3.5 million indirect jobs. In the third quarter of the year, 22 percent of the foreign direct investment (FDI) that entered the country went to this industry.

Mexico, the Export Powerhouse

Mexico rose from fourth to third place among the world's largest automotive exporters from 2022 to 2023, according to data from the World Trade Organization. This advance was driven mainly by a remarkable growth in automotive exports, which registered an increase of 14.33 percent, reaching a value of $189 billion in 2023.

The automotive industry has become the main driver of Mexican exports, accounting for 31 percent of the country's total exports in 2023. This sector has not only sustained economic growth, but has also demonstrated significant regional integration, especially under the framework of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which has favored the competitiveness and modernization of the industry.

Mexico managed to marginally displace Japan and the United States in the world ranking of automotive exporters, moving up to third place. Meanwhile, the European Union remained firmly in first place and China moved up from fifth to second place. This change is largely due to significant growth in vehicle exports from Mexico, which now account for 31 percent of its total exports, consolidating the country as a powerhouse in the global automotive industry. Strong regional integration under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement has also been a key factor in this rise.

The European Union led automotive exports in 2023, reaching a total of $831 billion. It was followed by China with $170 billion, Mexico with $158 billion, Japan with $157 billion, and the United States, also with $157 billion.

These values include exports of light and heavy vehicles, as well as auto parts and automotive components, reflecting the dynamism and competitiveness of these markets. In particular, Mexico's growth in this sector has been remarkable, consolidating its position as an export powerhouse.

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Foreign carmakers in China face 'increasingly precarious' position, consultancy says - Journal Important Web https://www.merchant-business.com/foreign-carmakers-in-china-face-increasingly-precarious-position-consultancy-says/?feed_id=133194&_unique_id=6696218b13276 Newly produc... BLOGGER - #GLOBAL Newly produced electric vehicles are being seen at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, on December 31, 2023.Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — New tariffs on Chinese electric cars aren’t enough to help foreign automakers stay competitive, especially in the lucrative China market, according to consulting firm AlixPartners.China is the world’s largest auto market. It’s taken the global lead in the development of new energy vehicles, which include battery-only and hybrid-powered cars.The NEV category now accounts for more than 40% of new passenger cars sold in China — and domestic automakers are mostly leading sales, with foreign companies lagging behind.A lot of foreign car companies still haven’t figured out how their products can stand out in China’s EV market, Stephen Dyer, co-leader and head of AlixPartners’ Asia automotive practice, said during an annual industry outlook event on Wednesday.“Unless [foreign car brands] change their mindset of developing and manufacturing cars to one that is more willing to take risks, and consider how to design and manufacture a car from so-called first principles, their position will become increasingly precarious,” Dyer said in Mandarin, translated by CNBC. He was referring to a concept that refers to problem-solving based on fundamental aspects of the issue.German luxury brand Porsche said last Tuesday that China sales plunged by one-third in the first-half of the year. The company blamed consumers’ “focus on value oriented sales.”Chinese automakers from Nio to BYD have already started to export cars to Europe and other overseas markets, prompting the U.S. to raise tariffs on the vehicles from 25% to 100%.The EU also announced in June it would impose tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EV imports to combat the “threat of economic injury” to European EV makers. In response, China has said it’s in talks to “reach a mutually acceptable solution” with the European Commission ahead of the tariffs’ implementation in November.Even with the EU tariffs to come, China cars will still make a profit of 20%, according to Dyer, who noted that the profit margin would be the same as if they were sold in China’s market. That’s because the wave of tariffs will likely accelerate China EV makers’ move to localize production strategies in Europe that will cut transportation costs, he added.BYD is opening a factory in Hungary. Last week, the company announced a $1 billion deal with Turkey, and opened its factory in Thailand.Currently, Chinese-made EVs cost 35% less to produce than comparable vehicles from foreign automakers, according to AlixPartners.Business Local partnershipsChina has been a major market for many of the world’s largest carmakers, which are trying different strategies to retain their domestic sales.Some foreign firms are trying to enter China’s market by partnering with local brands. Dyer cited Volkswagen and Xpeng‘s inked partnership earlier this year to launch an SUV which saw the German automaker buy nearly 5% of Xpeng for $700 million last year. Other brands are trying to cut prices.Earlier this month, German automaker BMW launched a new Mini-Cooper EV in China through its joint venture with Great Wall Motor (GWM).Based on prices in China, the vehicle’s retail price starts at the equivalent of $26,140 — almost 5% cheaper than the fuel-powered Mini Cooper 3-door’s price of about $27,520.In comparison, BYD sells its cheapest EV, the Seagull, at a much lower price of $9,700.BMW announced the first electric Mini Cooper in 2019, which began deliveries in China and Europe the following year.While collaborations are “rational” to attain market share, Dyer said it is difficult to stay in the China market long-term if foreign carmakers don’t switch things up.

Last month, an analyst from the Bank of America said U.S. automakers based in Detroit should exit China “as soon as they possibly can” because they were at the losing end against China EV giants.China’s NEV makers have also slashed development time for new models to 20 months — that’s half the 40 months needed by Chinese legacy auto brands, according to research by AlixPartners. Chinese NEV-dedicated brands also roll out new models far more quickly than non-Chinese brands, the research firm said, noting the cars come with tech and battery specifications that are about two to three years ahead of what the foreign companies have planned.Electric cars are less complex than internal combustion engine-powered vehicles. A major industry challenge has been convincing consumers to buy the battery-powered vehicles, primarily by reducing anxiety about driving range.The Chinese government has mandated nationwide construction of battery charging stations, while startup Nio has rolled out battery swap stations that claim to give drivers a full charge in just a few minutes.Another problem for foreign automakers is competing with local manpower, as Chinese workers are far more willing to pull long hours.China EV employees worked up to 140 hours overtime per month, far more than the 20 hours of excess work at traditional car companies worldwide, Dyer said, noting the Chinese “spirit of being able to overcome hardship.”With that drive, AlixPartners expects Chinese brands to take more than 70% of the NEV market in China by 2030, and grab one-third of the global auto market — or 9 million cars a year.Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Dyer was referring to “first principles.” A previous version of the story misstated it.“New tariffs on Chinese EVs don’t help foreign automakers stay competitive, especially in the lucrative China market, says business consultancy AlixPartners…”Source Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/16/foreign-carmakers-in-china-face-increasingly-precarious-situation.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1721114109_654_-1x-1.jpg #GLOBAL - BLOGGER Newly produced electric vehicles are being seen at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, on December 31, 2023. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — New tariffs on Chinese electric cars aren’t enough to help foreign automakers stay competitive, especially in the lucrative China market, according to consulting firm AlixPartners. China is the world’s … Read More

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Foreign carmakers in China face 'increasingly precarious' position, consultancy says - Journal Important Web - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/foreign-carmakers-in-china-face-increasingly-precarious-position-consultancy-says/?feed_id=133193&_unique_id=66962189d6284 Newly produced electric vehicles are being seen at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, on December 31, 2023.Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — New tariffs on Chinese electric cars aren’t enough to help foreign automakers stay competitive, especially in the lucrative China market, according to consulting firm AlixPartners.China is the world’s largest auto market. It’s taken the global lead in the development of new energy vehicles, which include battery-only and hybrid-powered cars.The NEV category now accounts for more than 40% of new passenger cars sold in China — and domestic automakers are mostly leading sales, with foreign companies lagging behind.A lot of foreign car companies still haven’t figured out how their products can stand out in China’s EV market, Stephen Dyer, co-leader and head of AlixPartners’ Asia automotive practice, said during an annual industry outlook event on Wednesday.“Unless [foreign car brands] change their mindset of developing and manufacturing cars to one that is more willing to take risks, and consider how to design and manufacture a car from so-called first principles, their position will become increasingly precarious,” Dyer said in Mandarin, translated by CNBC. He was referring to a concept that refers to problem-solving based on fundamental aspects of the issue.German luxury brand Porsche said last Tuesday that China sales plunged by one-third in the first-half of the year. The company blamed consumers’ “focus on value oriented sales.”Chinese automakers from Nio to BYD have already started to export cars to Europe and other overseas markets, prompting the U.S. to raise tariffs on the vehicles from 25% to 100%.The EU also announced in June it would impose tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese EV imports to combat the “threat of economic injury” to European EV makers. In response, China has said it’s in talks to “reach a mutually acceptable solution” with the European Commission ahead of the tariffs’ implementation in November.Even with the EU tariffs to come, China cars will still make a profit of 20%, according to Dyer, who noted that the profit margin would be the same as if they were sold in China’s market. That’s because the wave of tariffs will likely accelerate China EV makers’ move to localize production strategies in Europe that will cut transportation costs, he added.BYD is opening a factory in Hungary. Last week, the company announced a $1 billion deal with Turkey, and opened its factory in Thailand.Currently, Chinese-made EVs cost 35% less to produce than comparable vehicles from foreign automakers, according to AlixPartners.Business Local partnershipsChina has been a major market for many of the world’s largest carmakers, which are trying different strategies to retain their domestic sales.Some foreign firms are trying to enter China’s market by partnering with local brands. Dyer cited Volkswagen and Xpeng‘s inked partnership earlier this year to launch an SUV which saw the German automaker buy nearly 5% of Xpeng for $700 million last year. Other brands are trying to cut prices.Earlier this month, German automaker BMW launched a new Mini-Cooper EV in China through its joint venture with Great Wall Motor (GWM).Based on prices in China, the vehicle’s retail price starts at the equivalent of $26,140 — almost 5% cheaper than the fuel-powered Mini Cooper 3-door’s price of about $27,520.In comparison, BYD sells its cheapest EV, the Seagull, at a much lower price of $9,700.BMW announced the first electric Mini Cooper in 2019, which began deliveries in China and Europe the following year.While collaborations are “rational” to attain market share, Dyer said it is difficult to stay in the China market long-term if foreign carmakers don’t switch things up.

Last month, an analyst from the Bank of America said U.S. automakers based in Detroit should exit China “as soon as they possibly can” because they were at the losing end against China EV giants.China’s NEV makers have also slashed development time for new models to 20 months — that’s half the 40 months needed by Chinese legacy auto brands, according to research by AlixPartners. Chinese NEV-dedicated brands also roll out new models far more quickly than non-Chinese brands, the research firm said, noting the cars come with tech and battery specifications that are about two to three years ahead of what the foreign companies have planned.Electric cars are less complex than internal combustion engine-powered vehicles. A major industry challenge has been convincing consumers to buy the battery-powered vehicles, primarily by reducing anxiety about driving range.The Chinese government has mandated nationwide construction of battery charging stations, while startup Nio has rolled out battery swap stations that claim to give drivers a full charge in just a few minutes.Another problem for foreign automakers is competing with local manpower, as Chinese workers are far more willing to pull long hours.China EV employees worked up to 140 hours overtime per month, far more than the 20 hours of excess work at traditional car companies worldwide, Dyer said, noting the Chinese “spirit of being able to overcome hardship.”With that drive, AlixPartners expects Chinese brands to take more than 70% of the NEV market in China by 2030, and grab one-third of the global auto market — or 9 million cars a year.Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that Dyer was referring to “first principles.” A previous version of the story misstated it.“New tariffs on Chinese EVs don’t help foreign automakers stay competitive, especially in the lucrative China market, says business consultancy AlixPartners…”Source Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/16/foreign-carmakers-in-china-face-increasingly-precarious-situation.html http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1721114109_654_-1x-1.jpg Foreign carmakers in China face 'increasingly precarious' position, consultancy says - Journal Important Web - #GLOBAL BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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BYD will invest $1 billion to build an Electric Car Factory in Turkey

Source: Gasgoo

The Turkish government will soon unveil a deal with BYD to build a $1bn electric car factory in western Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to announce the deal at a ceremony in Manisa province, where BYD’s proposed new plant will be built.

Given the customs union agreement between Turkey and the EU, a new plant in Turkey could give BYD easier access to the EU. A few days ago, the European Union announced that on the basis of the existing 10% tariff, it will officially impose tariffs on China’s pure electric vehicles, including an additional 17.4% tariff on BYD.

Image source: BYD

In addition to radiating the EU market, Turkey’s own car market also has potential. Electric vehicles accounted for 7.5 percent of vehicle sales in Turkey last year, a country of about 90 million people.

On July 5, Turkey also said it was backing away from plans announced nearly a month ago to impose an additional 40 percent tariff on all cars from China, citing a desire to encourage investment.

BYD has been on a tear in China over the past few years, becoming the country’s best-selling car brand. In the second quarter of this year, BYD’s sales jumped to a record 982,747 vehicles, up more than 40% from the same period last year.

BYD is now eyeing overseas expansion, building its first passenger car factory in Europe in Hungary, with plans to start production by 2026. On July 4, BYD’s Thailand plant, its first electric vehicle plant in Southeast Asia, officially opened. BYD also bought a former Ford Motor plant in Brazil and has been looking for a location to build a plant in Mexico.

While BYD’s sales in Europe are not high at the moment, they are growing fast, with 12,944 vehicles sold in the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and the United Kingdom in the first five months of this year, up from 2,120 in the same period in 2023, according to data from market researchers dataforce.

BYD is also ramping up its marketing efforts in Europe, replacing Volkswagen as the main sponsor of the European Championship soccer tournament. BYD said it would launch lower-priced electric cars in Europe in the next few years, including the Seagull hatchback, which is expected to sell for less than 20,000 euros.

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3D Dashboard Display Market Analysis 2023 Dynamics, Players, Type, Applications, Outlook & Forecast till 2033

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Solar Vehicle Market: Ready To Fly on high Growth Trends

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CHARLOTTE CARDIN RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LONELY WITH OUR LOVE” AND ANNOUNCES A WEEK IN NASHVILLE EP DROPPING ON MAY 17

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin announces her newest EP, A Week in Nashville, to be released this Friday, May 17th  via Cult Nation. Her new song “Lonely with Our Love” is out now.

A piano-focused track, “Lonely with Our Love” is a somber ballad about a crumbling relationship. Cardin’s powerful vocals are at the forefront of the track as she asks her partner, “Are we even happy anymore?” The single’s reflective nature captures the tone for the rest of the EP, showing her stepping into the personal lyricism that has captivated millions of fans worldwide.

“Loneliness is such a universal feeling, but there's a distinct kind that comes with being with someone. And that's the heart of "Lonely with Our Love,’” shares Charlotte.  “I wrote this song with the extremely talented Gabe Simon, and it was one of those rare, magical sessions where the song just unfolded on its own. We wanted to capture that complex, paradoxical feeling of being alone together.”

The single and upcoming EP follow on the heels of Cardin’s 4-track EP released in November 2023, Une Semaine à Paris. Just a few months prior, she released her sophomore album, 99 Nights, which gained praise from outlets including Billboard, NYLON, Complex, and more and won the 2024 JUNO awards for ‘Pop Album of the Year” and “Album of the Year.”  Looking ahead, next month Cardin will embark on what is set to be an expansive international run of shows, including multiple dates in France and Québec, as well as stops in Luxembourg, Belgium, and Switzerland. Fans can purchase tickets HERE, and a full list of dates can be found below.

Charlotte Cardin Tour Dates

June 6 - Argelés, France - Bacchus Festival

June 8 - Amiens, France - Minuit Avant La Nuit

June 9 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Francofolies Esch/Alzette

June 10 - Liege, Belgium - OM

June 13 - Neuchatel, Switzerland - Festi’Neuch

June 21 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest

June 28 - Marmande, France - Garorock

June 29 - Bobital, France - Festival Bobital L’Armor À Sons

June 30 - Paris, France - Solidays

July 4 - Trois-Rivières, Québec - Festivoix

July 5 - Cowansville, Québec - Soif De Musique

July 6 - Baie Commeau, Québec - Festival Eau Grand Air

July 10 - La Rochelle, France - Les Francofolies de la Rochelle

July 12 - Neuve-Eglise, France - Decibulles

July 13 - Aix-Les-Bains, France - Musilac

July 14 - Carhaix, France - Festival Des Vielles Charrues

July 20 - Saint Nazaire, France - Les Escales

July 21 - Spa, Belgium - Les Francofolies de Spa

July 14 - Jullouville, France - Les Grandes Marees

July 26 - Cognac, France - La Fete du Cognac

August 16 - Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Québec - L’International de Montgolfières

August 25 - Vancouver, Québec - Pacific National Exhibition

August 29 - Gatineau, Québec - Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau

November 16 - Cairo, Egypt - Cairo Jazz Club

November 21 - Istanbul, Turkey - Volkswagen Arena

November 22 - Ankara, Turkey - Jolly Joker

November 26 - Caen, France - Zénith

November 27 - Dijon, France - Zénith

November 30 - Lille, France - Zénith

December 2 - Brussels, Belgium - Cirque Royale

December 3 - Nantes, France - Zénith

December 4 - Lyon, France - Radiant-Bellevue

December 5 - Paris, France - Paris-Zénith

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Automotive Engine Glow Plugs Market Research Reports 2023-2030

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Metal Glow Plugs

Ceramic Glow Plug

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Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Market is Booming Worldwide | Gaining Revolution In Eyes of Global Exposure

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The sector has benefited from rising per capita disposable income, which has allowed more customers to spend on industry services, as well as an ageing car fleet. Vehicles require more regular maintenance and repairs as they age, increasing demand for industry products. There were around 117,800 motor vehicle and parts dealer operations in the United States by the middle of 2020. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of such enterprises climbed by 0.5 percent.

Key Players included in the Research Coverage of Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Market are Robert Bosch Gmbh (Germany)

Denso (Japan)

Varroc Lighting (United States)

Hyundai (South Korea)

Volkswagen (Germany)

NISSAN (Japan)

O'Reilly Auto Parts (United States)

Advance Auto Parts (United States)

Penske Automotive Group (United States)

AutoZone (United States) What's Trending in Market: Use of Recycled Parts to Prevent the Use of Raw Materials

Advancements in the Manufacturing Processes

Challenges: Lack of availability of Skilled Labors is affecting the market growth. COVID 19 outbreak has affected the automotive sector as 78% of the companies are not having enough staff to run the production line. Also, 80% of the world auto supply chain is connected to China. Therefore, According to China Passenger Car Association, the sales in first two months have declined by 40% as compared to same period in 2019 which is having negative impact on the industry.

Opportunities: Increasing Number of Automobile Manufacturers

Growing Demand in Replacement of Automobile Parts from Speciality Dealers

Market Growth Drivers: Growing Working Population Coupled with Expanding Middle Class

Increasing Usage of Additional Features like Bluetooth and Touch Screens  and safety features

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