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News about the global automotive industry with a focus on developments that matter most for the China market.
People stand near an Xpeng Iron humanoid robot displayed at the electric vehicle maker’s booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Race against Tesla: China’s Xpeng eyes 2027 global launch for viral Iron robot

CEO He Xiaopeng projects the firm will sell 1 million robots by 2030 after ramping up mass production.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Charging ahead: why BYD plans to build 3,000 ‘flash-charging’ stations in Europe

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Electric & new energy vehicles

No U-turn: Hainan solidifies 2030 deadline to purge petrol-vehicle sales

US-China trade war

Why ‘reverse tech transfer’ from China won’t happen in the US auto industry

Experts say political resistance blocks technology transfer that could help US carmakers compete with Chinese rivals.

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BYD has grown into the world’s leading electric vehicle maker, expanding rapidly overseas even as it faces mounting trade barriers in major Western markets. Photo:Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng, armed with road-tested tech, ready to take on Tesla overseas

The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe.

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China-EU relations

China’s car shipments to EU surge, but could be nearing peak: European analysts

The rapid ascent of Chinese car brands in Europe could be nearing a turning point as both the EU and Germany consider protectionist measures.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD showcases charging technology in 15,000km journey from Rome to Hong Kong

Chinese electric vehicle maker says journey was inspired by travels of Marco Polo more than 750 years ago.

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The fleet of BYD Denza Z9GT cars travelling from Rome to Hong Kong in Istanbul on June 23. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010

The European carmaker is losing ground to domestic EV rivals as it sees its lowest delivery volume in over a decade and half.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Xiaomi gears up for EV sector scrap with new SUVs, extended-range plans

The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals.

Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD’s EV tech in the spotlight as it challenges Porsche’s 911

With the Denza Z electric sports car, featuring DiSus tech and blade batteries, BYD aims to compete globally and challenge its German rival.

BYD's two-door Denza Z convertible sports car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China) on April 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Could Canada use Chinese EV firms to reboot its auto manufacturing?

Potential buyers of Chinese EVs are unsure how long it will take for imports to reach Canadian dealerships.

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BYD electric vehicles parked in Tuen Mun in Hong Kong on March 23. Photo: Sam Tsang
Electric & new energy vehicles

China ends hybrid-car tax break as EV success creates challenges

Plug-in hybrid owners will have to start paying an annual vehicle levy in China, as the shift to new-energy models lowers tax revenues while also worsening road damage.

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.

China manufacturing

Macroscope | How ‘post-industrial’ buyer’s remorse set in for the West and Japan

After decades of hollowing out their manufacturing bases, Western and Japanese policymakers can and should do more than bewail China’s rise.

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A worker coats eyeglass lenses, on June 6, in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race

The electric vehicle manufacturer has retaken the crown after pulling ahead in overseas shipments.

The BYD logo at a dealership in Beijing on June 9. Photo: EPA
Electric & new energy vehicles

New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records

Bucking muted market sentiment, Leapmotor and Zeekr both set records for a second consecutive month.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Will slowing car sales in China reignite brutal price war in crowded market?

Global consultancy AlixPartners delivers most bearish forecast for Chinese carmakers’ fortunes this year.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Price war fallout: China imposes 60-day payment cap for energy storage sector

China enforces stricter payment rules for EV and energy storage batteries in a bid to curb disorder and build a resilient supply chain.

A CATL battery display at Auto China in Beijing in April. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

EU sets China October deadline for ‘tangible results’ after key trade talks

Marathon session in Brussels sees Beijing agreeing to establish a ‘joint monitoring mechanism of trade flows’ to help ease economic tensions.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s heavy trucks are going electric, and abroad, paving the road to net-zero freight

Analysts say low ownership costs and battery gains are fuelling an export boom to regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa, positioning Chinese firms as main engines.

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China-EU relations

As I see it | Europe wants a new Plaza Accord for China – seriously?

Instead of hoping for Beijing to commit economic suicide, it would be more realistic for the EU to strike a mutually acceptable trade deal.

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European Council President Antonio Costa (second left) walks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz amid discussions on the EU budget for 2028, in Brussels, Belgium, on June 19. Photo: dpa
Electric & new energy vehicles

EV influx, US rare earth miners blacklisted, China-EU trade talks

This week: Automakers ready to debut 150-plus EVs before year-end, China blacklists US companies including rare earth miners, foreign businesses encouraged to sell shares in China. Next week: Commerce Minister Wang Wentao heads to Brussels, new overseas investment rules take effect, June factory activity data release and more.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Banking on it: Chinese EVs expand their global footprint

With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe.

Electric & new energy vehicles

How 156 new car models could trigger a ‘do-or-die’ crisis in China’s EV market

A record wave of launches – mostly EVs – threatens to overwhelm demand, forcing smaller players into a fight for survival.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Top CATL boss cools expectations over next major leap in EV batteries

Robin Zeng Yuqun addresses expectations at ‘Summer Davos’ on whether the battery technology would be available in the near future.

Robin Zeng Yuqun, head of the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, CATL, at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as "Summer Davos", held in Dalian, in northeast China’s Liaoning province. Photo: Weibo
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese car sales accelerate in Europe as Brussels weighs putting on the brakes

Citi analysts say five largest Chinese-owned groups – SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor – have 10.6 per cent share of European market.

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Chinese-made MG cars on a dock before being loaded onto a ship for export at the port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, last week. Photo: AFP
European Union

Opinion | Europe was happy with the trade rules – until China’s industrial rise

Beijing should not be accused of trade unfairness simply because Chinese companies have become efficient, innovative and globally competitive.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV brands have Europe’s luxury marques in their sights: Zeekr executive

Zeekr vice-president Mars Chen says Chinese carmakers have edge in meeting demand for electric luxury cars.

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