64 m. ago BYD and Geely bank on big discounts, Xpeng’s ‘super AI’ SUV : 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD, Geely bank on big discounts to set record car sales, dent smaller rivals China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) makers from BYD to Geely Auto sustained their strong sales last month as big price cuts lured new buyers, helping boost their market share and heaping pressure on...

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20 h. ago China June Car Sales Rise Despite Pressure to Stabilize Prices

China June Car Sales Rise Despite Pressure to Stabilize Prices  WSJ

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22 h. ago China car sales jump in June but EV price war concerns intensify

China car sales jump in June but EV price war concerns intensify  Reuters

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23 h. ago How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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23 h. ago Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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42 h. ago Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in US, China

Mercedes Car Sales Drop as Tariffs Crimp Demand in US, China  Bloomberg.com

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7 d. ago Pentagon reliant on Chinese suppliers and ‘not prepared’ for war, report warns

The US defence industrial base remains dependent on Chinese suppliers despite efforts to decouple – and that raises concerns over war readiness, according to a report by data analytics firm Govini. Chinese firms still made up 9.3 per cent of the primary contractors, or Tier 1 suppliers, involved in major US defence programmes across nine critical sectors in 2024, Govini said in its annual National Security Scorecard. “The United States is not prepared for the war that we may have to enter if...

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8 d. ago Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'

Car dealers in China's Yangtze delta region warn of 'severe challenges'  Yahoo Finance

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8 d. ago China’s electric vehicles have disrupted the order of the car industry

China’s electric vehicles have disrupted the order of the car industry  MSN

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8 d. ago ‘The Most Humbling Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: Ford CEO On China’s Car Industry

‘The Most Humbling Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: Ford CEO On China’s Car Industry  InsideEVs

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1 week ago China school crash RECAP: Multiple children hurt after car ploughs into crowd

China school crash RECAP: Multiple children hurt after car ploughs into crowd  The Mirror

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1 week ago China Is Way, Way Ahead in the Car Business—Can the West Catch Up?

China Is Way, Way Ahead in the Car Business—Can the West Catch Up?  MotorTrend

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2 w. ago Xiaomi speeds up YU7 launch, Tesla’s Robotaxi vs Baidu’s Apollo Go: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s BYD expands car-carrier fleet to bolster EV exports amid furious domestic competition BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has taken delivery of two new car-carrying ships – the largest yet in a growing fleet – as it bets on export growth to counter brutal...

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2 w. ago US farmers face tough outlook as China switches suppliers amid trade war

China’s imports of a slew of US agricultural products plunged dramatically in May, and it is possible the trade may never fully rebound as Beijing’s moves to diversify its food supplies will be “difficult to unwind”, experts said. The shift in Chinese demand sparked by the trade war and Beijing’s concerns about long-term uncertainty in its relationship with America could have deep implications for global supply chains – and particularly for the US farm sector, for which China has long been a key...

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2 w. ago China car suppliers can be early winners in the humanoid race, Morgan Stanley says

China car suppliers can be early winners in the humanoid race, Morgan Stanley says  CNBC

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2 w. ago Taiwan model dies after ‘milk injection’ for insomnia by ‘Godfather of Liposuction’

A Taiwanese car show model has tragically died after receiving a so-called “milk injection” – the anaesthetic propofol – from the renowned “Godfather of Liposuction” in an attempt to treat chronic insomnia, triggering widespread outrage and sorrow across social media. Cai Yuxin, in her 30s, boasted over 32,000 followers on Facebook. A beloved figure at car shows, she was affectionately compared to Lin Chi-ling, a famous Taiwanese actress, thanks to her striking looks and impressive height of 5...

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2 w. ago Fearing China's small car rivals, Stellantis, Renault lobby EU for fewer rules

Fearing China's small car rivals, Stellantis, Renault lobby EU for fewer rules  Reuters

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2 w. ago Massive Overcapacity Threatens to Prolong China’s Car Price War

Massive Overcapacity Threatens to Prolong China’s Car Price War  Bloomberg

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3 w. ago China car parts suppliers are wary of carmakers’ bill payment pledge

China car parts suppliers are wary of carmakers’ bill payment pledge  The Detroit News

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3 w. ago China retail sales jump while industrial growth slows on trade war turmoil

China retail sales jump while industrial growth slows on trade war turmoil  Financial Times

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