What is BMW trying to do?

BMW is trying to sell new electric cars called Neue Klasse to catch up with other car makers in China.

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Analysis-BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won’t slow down

First publishedJul 14, 05:07 UTC

Last updatedJul 14, 13:59 UTC · 12m ago

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Analysis-BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won’t slow down

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Answer

BMW issued a profit warning due to China sales dropping 30% in the second quarter.

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BMW's car sales in China are going down. The company is trying to sell new electric cars called Neue Klasse. BMW's new CEO, Milan Nedeljkovic, says the company needs to catch up with other car makers in China.

Why it matters

BMW's sales in China are important because it's a big market for electric cars. If BMW can't sell many cars in China, it might lose money.

In brief

What happened to BMW's car sales in China?: BMW's car sales in China are going down.
Why did BMW issue a profit warning?: BMW issued a profit warning due to China sales dropping 30% in the second quarter.
What is BMW trying to do?: BMW is trying to sell new electric cars called Neue Klasse to catch up with other car makers in China.

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The outlets frame the story as BMW struggling to compete in a rapidly growing Chinese electric car market.

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BMW's slow response to the Chinese electric car market
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Investing.comBMW's slow response to the Chinese electric car market
ReutersBMW's long-awaited electric cars may not be enough to catch up
Stock MarketBMW's slow response to the Chinese electric car market
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BMW's reliance on the Chinese market
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ReutersBMW's third profit warning in less than three years due to China
Investing.comBMW's sales in China are crucial to its fortunes
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The growth of the Chinese electric car market
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ReutersChina's EV race may have already moved on without BMW
Stock MarketChina's electric car market is growing rapidly

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