38 h. ago On the road to nowhere? European carmakers face EV push from China

On the road to nowhere? European carmakers face EV push from China  European Newsroom

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59 h. ago China’s subsidy change adds to EV makers’ stress as more buyers consider petrol cars

Growth momentum in the mainland car market may shift from battery-powered to petrol-based models this year on account of a revised subsidy policy, exacerbating a bearish profit outlook for the country’s 50-odd electric vehicle (EV) builders. Slower growth in EV adoption would deal another heavy blow to assemblers from BYD to Leapmotor, which are known for low-priced cars, after big-name international banks reduced forecasts for car deliveries this year. “Petroleum-powered cars will regain market...

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5 d. ago More Than 20 Carmakers in China Discount Over 70 Models for New Year

More Than 20 Carmakers in China Discount Over 70 Models for New Year  Yicai Global

Politics

8 d. ago China’s EV Dominance at Home Is Squeezing Out Foreign Carmakers

China’s EV Dominance at Home Is Squeezing Out Foreign Carmakers  The Wall Street Journal

Politics

1 week ago BMW, VW, GM and other carmakers, defying regulators, slash China prices again

BMW, VW, GM and other carmakers, defying regulators, slash China prices again  Automotive News

Economics

1 week ago Tesla hits record sales; Chinese carmakers eye third of global market: 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 EV sector doubles down on discounts and cheap financing as growth cools Electric vehicle makers have kicked off a fresh round of price cuts in mainland China at the start of 2026, despite Beijing’s repeated calls to curb “involution”, as pressure on margins and survival...

Economics

1 week ago Tesla hits record sales; China carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads

Tesla hits record sales; China carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads  South China Morning Post

Economics

2 w. ago China’s FAW buys US$534 million stake in Leapmotor as EV firm sees deliveries jump in 2026

Stellantis-backed Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology has become the first Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer to receive investment from a state-owned enterprise amid the strong popularity of its affordable intelligent cars. FAW Group, mainland China’s oldest carmaker, has agreed to acquire a 5 per cent stake in the Hong Kong-listed EV assembler for 3.74 billion yuan (US$534 million) by buying an additional 74.8 million shares at HK$55.29 apiece, according to a stock exchange filing by...

Economics

2 w. ago China’s oldest carmaker FAW buys US$534 million stake in EV assembler Leapmotor

China’s oldest carmaker FAW buys US$534 million stake in EV assembler Leapmotor  South China Morning Post

Economics

3 w. ago Detroit to Beijing: "How Do You Build Cars So Fast?" — Western Carmakers Are Suddenly Studying China

Detroit to Beijing: "How Do You Build Cars So Fast?" — Western Carmakers Are Suddenly Studying China  Yahoo! Autos

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