China’s prolonged electric vehicle price battles have concluded, and American consumers are unlikely to encounter the type of deeply discounted pricing that resulted. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has enacted rules preventing automakers…
Tag: Chinese Cars
China Considers Ban on Yoke Steering Wheels Over Safety Concerns
China had already revealed plans to eliminate flush-style door handles, a feature widely popularized by Tesla’s electric vehicles. According to a report from Autohome, regulators are now effectively advising automakers to “Don’t reinvent the wheel,”…
BYD Sales Slide Highlights Broader China Auto Weakness
BYD’s sales slump deepened in January, with the company reporting its fifth straight month of year-on-year declines as demand in its home market remained under pressure. The automaker sold 210,051 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally…
JMEV SC01 EV Arrives in Europe, Promises Lightweight 429bhp Performance
Chinese automaker JMEV will bring its lightweight electric sports car, the SC01, to Europe. The model, which appears inspired by the wedge-shaped design of the classic Lancia Stratos, has been described by its manufacturer as…
Chinese SUV Rival to Qashqai Debuts 201bhp Hybrid Powertrain
Omoda has revealed the 5 SHS-H, marking the brand’s first-ever full hybrid model. The newly electrified SUV becomes the third version of the smallest vehicle in Omoda’s UK portfolio, sitting alongside the standard petrol-powered 5…
GM Expands China Lineup With Budget SUV Larger Than the Equinox
While many Western automakers continue to struggle in China, General Motors remains a notable outlier. Through its joint ventures, GM delivered close to 1.9 million vehicles in the country last year, an increase of 2.3…
Stellantis’ Chinese Partner Built a Minivan That Makes the Pacifica Look Old
Leapmotor, the Stellantis-backed Chinese automaker, is expanding its portfolio once again, this time entering the minivan segment with its first fully electric people-mover. Known as the Leapmotor D99, the model is being offered in both…
Biden Administration Moves to Block Chinese Vehicles, Citing National Security Risks and Technological Threats
The Biden administration is finalizing new regulations that will effectively block almost all Chinese cars and trucks from entering the U.S. market. This move is part of a broader effort to restrict Chinese vehicle software…
Rise of Chinese Automakers And The Threat to Global Markets
In recent years, Chinese automakers have experienced rapid growth, transforming the country’s automotive industry into a major global player. Brands such as BYD, Geely, NIO, and Great Wall Motors are no longer just domestic manufacturers;…
U.S. Trade Group Warns of Potential Extinction-Level Impact from Affordable Chinese Cars Manufactured in Mexico
A U.S. manufacturing trade association called on the Biden administration to intervene in blocking the entry of affordable Chinese-made cars from Mexico, warning of potential threats to the American automotive industry’s sustainability. Expressing concern over…