Renault partners with the Chinese on two fronts

June 03, 2024

Although many European manufacturers warn of Chinese competition and think they’re getting indirect subsidies, obstructing a level playing fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

China funding bazooka to boost solid-state battery tech

May 31, 2024

According to news agency Reuters, China is set to invest more than 6 billion yuan (765 million euros) in a government-led project to developThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Great Wall Motors lays off all European employees

May 29, 2024

The EV cooldown is taking a further toll. According to German media outlets, Chinese automotive giant Great Wall Motors is closing down its This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus Emeya all-time winner in fast charging test

May 28, 2024

In the annual charging test from P3, the Lotus Emeya set a new benchmark, charging 458 kilometers in only 20 minutes. This is the highest evThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Tesla dumps 2030 sales goal of 20 million cars

May 27, 2024

In its latest Impact Report, Tesla has excluded its ambitious goal of delivering 20 million vehicles annually by 2030. This omission signalsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL is next Chinese company to seek more fortune abroad

May 24, 2024

The world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer is intensifying its global expansion efforts as it seeks to sustain its growth aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Audi to develop three China-only models with SAIC

May 22, 2024

In a bid to rapidly expand its EV line-up and become more competitive in China, Audi has partnered with SAIC, one of its local joint ventureThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese Aiways exits home market to focus on Europe

May 21, 2024

Troubled Chinese EV maker Aiways, one of the first to establish a presence in Europe in 2020, is preparing to leave its home market. ParalyzThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU definitely plans to raise import duty for Chinese cars

May 16, 2024

As the US government has now opted to quadruple trade tariffs on electric vehicles from China, Europe is also considering a (much more modesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO shows the world its first ‘affordable’ Onvo L60

May 16, 2024

On Wednesday, Chinese premium carmaker NIO officially showed the world its first model of a completely new ‘affordable’ line, the Onvo L60. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Biden doubles the price of imported Chinese EVs

May 15, 2024

“We will never let China control the market for this type of vehicle.” With those words, the President of the US, Joe Biden, announced that This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Stellantis to sell Chinese Leapmotor in EU from September

May 15, 2024

The Stellantis Group and Chinese electric car manufacturer Leapmotor have finalized the establishment of their joint venture and announced tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD launches Sea Lion 07 on upgraded e-Platform EVO 3.0

May 14, 2024

China’s biggest EV maker, BYD, has launched the Sea Lion 07, the first of a new Ocean-array SUV model product line. It is built on an upgradThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO celebrates 500,000th EV and preps sub-brand Onvo launch

May 10, 2024

Chinese automaker NIO has celebrated the 500,000th car, an ES8, rolling off the production lines of its F2 plant at NeoPark in Hefei, the caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

XPeng G6 arrives in Europe

May 06, 2024

Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng is now accepting orders for its third model in Europe. The electric SUV G6 is initially available inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hongqi launches convertible EV at Beijing Auto Show

April 30, 2024

Chinese luxury brand Hongqi brings out the big guns at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show with new models and concept cars. The brand is officially This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL wants to catch up in solid-state batteries by 2027

April 30, 2024

China’s biggest battery maker, CATL, aims to produce all-solid-state batteries by 2027-2028 in small batches, according to one of its executThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Lotus joins NIO in working on swappable battery standard

April 29, 2024

NIO and Lotus found each other at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition to sign a strategic charging and battery swap technology pThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mazda and Toyota launch EVs for the Chinese market

April 29, 2024

Japanese independent car manufacturer Mazda has shown its second full-electric vehicle, the EZ-6, at the motor show in Beijing. It was develThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

CATL’s Shenxing LFP battery pushes beyond 1,000 km boundary

April 26, 2024

CATL, the world’s biggest battery maker, has once again pushed back frontiers by presenting the newest generation of its Shenxing LFP batterThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagen on the attack in China with ID. Code study

April 25, 2024

The motor show in Beijing starts today, but Volkswagen already set the tone for the trade fair yesterday at its Group Media Night. What VW CThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New electric Aceman aims to be Mini’s bestseller

April 25, 2024

At the Beijing Motor Show, Mini unveiled the Aceman, a compact crossover that skillfully bridges the gap between the smaller hatchback and tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: 2024 set to be record-year for global EV sales

April 24, 2024

In its Global EV Outlook, the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a “robust” 20% growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales for the eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to build cars in Spain (Update)

April 23, 2024

Chinese car manufacturer Chery wants to build cars in Spain, specifically in the former Nissan plant in Barcelona. It will be Chery’s firsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian lease car users see Chinese market share grow

April 18, 2024

78% of the Belgian users who drive a company car via the leasing company ALD Automotive/Leaseplan are convinced that the Chinese car manufacThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chery to share EV platform with European brands

April 16, 2024

Yin Tongyue, chairman of China’s Chery Auto, said the Wuhu-based car manufacturer is planning to sign a deal with a premium European brand tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volkswagens EV sales slip in Europe but soar in China

April 15, 2024

Sales of electric models from the Volkswagen Group showed strong regional differences in the first quarter of 2024. While sales fell signifiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian ports face logjam over rising car imports

April 10, 2024

Western European ports, particularly Zeebrugge and Antwerp, face unprecedented challenges as they morph into vast car storage facilities. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Nio integrates GTP’s AI in Nomi voice assistant

April 08, 2024

Like other car brands, such as Skoda and DS, Nio is integrating artificial intelligence into its cars. Nio’s voice assistant, Nomi, recentlyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese solid state battery maker promises 2,000 km range

April 05, 2024

Tailan New Energy, a Chinese company developing solid-state lithium battery technology, has disclosed significant advancements in its latestThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Smart ForTwo production ends at Hambach

April 04, 2024

The page is officially turned. After over 25 years, the Hambach, France, plant has churned out its last Smart ForTwo. It’s the end for theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Russia restarts production Citroën C5 bypassing Stellantis

March 28, 2024

For the first time since the outbreak of the Ukrainian war, a Russian factory has rebooted the manufacture of a Western car model. The automThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NIO’s ‘family EV’ sub-brand coming to Europe as ‘Onvo’

March 15, 2024

Chinese premium EV maker NIO has chosen ‘Onvo’ as the English name for the line of affordable ‘family electric cars’ it will sell in Europe.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi brings first EV SU7 to market

March 13, 2024

China’s fifth-largest smartphone maker, Xiaomi, unveiled its first electric car in late December. The company confirms that it will bring This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Blow for hydrogen growth: cost of electrolyzers soars

March 08, 2024

Hydrogen, regarded as one of the critical energies for decarbonizing heavy road transport and the steel industry, faces a new hurdle. The coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Leapmotor launches cheap electric family SUV C10 in China

March 05, 2024

Leapmotor, the Chinese start-up with backing from Stellantis, has launched its first ‘global’ model: the C10, an electric or range-extended This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Beherman Motors to import Chinese Farizon e-vans in Benelux

March 01, 2024

Beherman Motors has signed an agreement with the Chinese brand Farizon to import and distribute in the Benelux region. The well-known familyThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese price war: BYD lowers Han sedan price by 14% (update)

February 29, 2024

China’s top EV maker, BYD, keeps on pushing further in the price war it started two weeks ago, now targeting the mid-to-high-end EV market, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Zeekr refreshes beefed up 001 flagship and cuts prices

February 28, 2024

Swedish-Chinese Zeekr, the sister company to Volvo and Lynk & Co, and positioned as one of Geely’s premium brands, has refreshed and beeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New MG3 defies hybrid Toyota Yaris and Renault Clio

February 27, 2024

MG has set its sights on Toyota and Renault with a new generation of the MG3. The car replaces its gasoline-only range with a hybrid driveliThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SAIC to bring IM Motors’ L6 electric saloon to Europe

February 23, 2024

IM Motors, the joint venture between e-commerce giant Alibaba and Chinese car manufacturer SAIC (MG, Maxus), is coming to Europe with the L6This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD to debut first plug-in hybrid for Europe in Geneva

February 23, 2024

Chinese carmaker BYD will showcase a plug-in version of its Seal U SUV at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. The new high-range plug-in hybrid shouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Watch NIO’s ET9 shake the snow off its body like a Husky

February 19, 2024

In a remarkable video posted on Weibo, Chinese premium EV maker NIO has demonstrated a feature of its flagship sedan ET9’s SkyRide chassis sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Chinese BYD on bed of roses expecting 86.5% profit growth

January 30, 2024

BYD (Build Your Dreams), the Chinese car manufacturing giant that dethroned Tesla as the world’s biggest EV maker, expects to be on a bed ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

British-Chinese LEVC L380 electric minivan in pre-production

January 29, 2024

London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), a subsidiary of the Chinese Geely Group, has started prototype production of its second model, the LThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Upgraded BYD Tang gets bigger battery and more range

January 29, 2024

Over a year after its European launch, BYD’s Tang EV is set for an upgrade, including a larger battery and improved features. The Chinese caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BYD considers bringing its hybrid off-road SUVs to Europe

January 22, 2024

Chinese auto manufacturing group BYD is reportedly considering expanding its European range with hybrid off-road models from its sub-brands This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.