Daily Market Updates: Car buyers are demanding lower prices and better tech. Automakers must deliver both

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Car buyers are demanding lower prices and better tech. Automakers must deliver both

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Bain says tech leads purchase considerations in China while price remains No. 1 in the U.S. and Europe, as pressure mounts on Western carmakers.

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CNBC EconomyCar buyers are demanding lower prices and better tech. Automakers must deliver both

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