August 13, 2024
The new Smart #5 is the brand’s largest model yet and its most powerful, putting out more than 450 kW/600 hp in its most potent form. Smart This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 12, 2024
Sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday that Mitsubishi was in talks to join the Nissan-Honda alliance to play catch-up with foreignThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 12, 2024
China is challenging at the World Trade Organization (WTO) the provisional European import tariffs on Chinese electric cars decided by the EThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 12, 2024
After debuting at the Beijing Auto Show in April and opening pre-orders back in June, sales and deliveries of Huawei’s Stelato S9, built in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 09, 2024
BYD’s mid-range electric sedan, the Seal, gets a facelift for the 2025 model year and was presented on Thursday. The BEV is offered in ChinaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 06, 2024
Geely has launched the second electric model in its new Galaxy lineup, following the E8 electric saloon. The Galaxy E5 is a mid-size electriThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 06, 2024
According to CNEVPost, the German premium car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has been given the go-ahead to test Level 4 (L4) autonomous vehicleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 06, 2024
Chinese carmaker Geely has invested another 120 million pounds, or almost 140 million euros, in LEVC, the British manufacturer of London’s fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 06, 2024
Sources told the press agency Reuters that the US is considering banning software for connected and autonomous driving cars developed in a ‘This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 05, 2024
Several media outlets speculate about a possible Chinese takeover of the Audi factory in Forest (southwestern part of Brussels). The factoryThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 01, 2024
American ride-hailing giant Uber has cut a deal with Chinese carmaker BYD to offer 100,000 electric cars at lower vehicle pricing and financThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
August 01, 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, BMW Group saw its earnings drop a bit due to a weak Chinese market and the investment costs for the ‘Neue KlaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 31, 2024
Number one car manufacturer Toyota’s global sales fell over 5% last month and decreased by 4.7% for the first half of 2024. This is mainly dThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 31, 2024
Chinese carmakers registered a record share of 11% of the EU’s plus UK’s electric car market in June, as they rushed to import as many EVs aThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 31, 2024
There were already Huawei and Xiaomi, but now a third Chinese smartphone manufacturer is planning to enter the electric car business. Meizu,This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 30, 2024
Until now, China’s biggest EV car manufacturer, BYD, was best known for its low-cost electric cars. That hasn’t stopped the Chinese EV makThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 30, 2024
Chinese premium carmaker NIO has officially rounded the cape of 2,500 Power Swap Stations (PPS), of which 2,454 are located in China and 51 This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 29, 2024
Turkey wants to become a significant player in producing batteries for electric cars. That is what President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 29, 2024
In the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group sold 496,700 vehicles, 3.7% less than in the same period last year. The company blamThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 25, 2024
Farizon, Geely’s commercial vehicle brand, has unveiled its ‘Black Tortoise Battery’. It’s a battery pack specially designed for light commeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 24, 2024
Chinese lithium-ion battery cell maker Farasis Energy, which supplies Geely, Mercedes-Benz, and Turkish Togg, among others, claims to have sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 24, 2024
German carmaker Volkswagen and Chinese partner Xpeng are broadening their collaboration on an electric vehicle platform for China. Their devThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 22, 2024
Smart isn’t abandoning its city car roots. After concentrating on larger electric SUVs with the recent #1, #3, and #5, the Chinese-German This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 22, 2024
Chinese media report that Lynk & Co’s fully electric Z20 crossover is being road-tested without camouflage in China before it arrives inThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 17, 2024
Two sources with knowledge of the matter said the European Commission has signaled to Volkswagen and BMW that it may consider lowering tarifThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 17, 2024
MG Motor, a brand of the Chinese manufacturer SAIC, is considering Galicia in northwest Spain as the location for its planned European factoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 12, 2024
The new MG Cyber GTS charged up the show at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed on Thursday. MG unveiled its new two-door electric sports caThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 10, 2024
After signing up Fiat & Alfa Romeo dealer Pagnotta in Maasmechelen (Limburg), Chinese carmaker Chery Automotive gets a second foothold fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 05, 2024
The EU Commission has imposed the announced special tariffs on imported electric vehicles from China, effective 5 July, but these are still This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 05, 2024
French mining group Eramet and its Chinese partner Tsingshan have inaugurated a major lithium mine site in Argentina. Lithium is the white mThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
July 01, 2024
In 2030, one in three cars sold worldwide will be Chinese, compared to one in five today. Chinese brands are well underway to catch 33% of tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 28, 2024
It’s official now: due to the 100% import taxes the Biden Administration imposes on EVs built in China, America will have to wait for the VoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 27, 2024
According to the business newspaper De Tijd, Chinese electric truck builder Windrose is to establish its European headquarters and first worThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 26, 2024
Chinese electric vehicle brand Voyah, a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor for luxury EVs, has announced plans to open its first showroom in BelgiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 25, 2024
During a trip to China, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made headway in the trade dispute over additional tariffs for EVs in the EU. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 24, 2024
According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), based in Washington, D.C., Chinese car manufacturers received some �This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 21, 2024
“Unprecedented” and “shocking”. The Chinese automotive players involved in the EU survey into state subsidies are stirred by the resThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 20, 2024
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reviving its Freelander brand for future electric cars. The Freelander models will be based on a platform from itThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 14, 2024
A new electric sedan from China, the Xpeng Mona 03, debuted online on 11 June. It is the first EV resulting from the collaboration between XThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 14, 2024
The Chinese car manufacturer Chery confirmed that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will use its M3X and E0X modular platforms for future battery-elecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 14, 2024
The EU Commission revealed on Wednesday the rate of the ‘intended’ extra taxes on imported Chinese EVs, ranging from 17.4 to 38.1% on top ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 07, 2024
Van specialist Maxus is widening its passenger car offering in Belgium. After the Uniq6 and Mifa 9, the smaller sibling of the latter is lauThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 06, 2024
After the bulky Chinese Hongqi E-HS9 super-SUV, Hedin Automotive, the Swedish multi-brand retailer active in the Belux, will now start to imThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
June 04, 2024
The big Stelato S9 luxury sedan, which debuted at the Beijing Auto Show in April, is now available to pre-order in China. Its domestic launcThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 27, 2024
According to the media outlet Automotive News Europe, China plans to retaliate against the tariff hike from the Biden Administration, and a This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 17, 2024
Carlos Tavares, the big boss of car giant Stellantis, with a total of 14 French, Italian, and American car brands under his wings, is crushiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 14, 2024
Avatr, the joint venture between the Chinese state-owned manufacturer Changan and CATL, with Huawei as a major supplier, has unveiled its thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.
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.
