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OPINION Should the EU follow China in adopting PHEVs?

As sales of PHEVs surge in China they fall in Europe. Should Europe follow China's lead and are PHEVs a way into the EU for China?

Is former Nio JV Chinese EV brand Hycan about to go bust?

Former Nio JV Hycan is in big trouble and likely to go bust as sales plumet and workers aren't fully paid. Employees forced to become salespeople.

North Korean 720 km range Madusan EV is a BYD Han

North Korean video shows an EV called Madusan which is actually a rebadged BYD Han. Little is known about the deal other than the video.

Have EU tariffs killed BMW Great Wall Mini producing JV Spotlight Automotive?

Spotlight Automotive might already be dead before it has even ramped up full production. Plans to produce Mini in China in trouble.

Week after EU import tariff announcement, Chinese Leapmotor T03 rolls-off production line in Stellantis Polish plant

Production of the Leapmotor T03 has begun at the Stellantis plant in Poland. Second model, the A12, to follow in 2025.

Mercedes-Benz to use autonomous driving technology from Chinese startup in all-electric CLA, sources say

The all-electric CLA will hit the market in April 2025 with autonomous driving capabilities.

Is Geely the Chinese company helping Renault with the Twingo EV?

Evidence suggests Geely is the most likely Chinese partner in the Renault Twingo project. Another possibility is Dongfeng.

Nio supplier among 6 companies that may get solid-state battery R&D boost

Nio supplier WeLion plus CATL, BYD, Geely, SAIC and FAW reported to be getting R&D boost for solid-state battery development.

Changan cars become Volga in Russia – China helps resurrect Russian brand

Volga unveils three new cars in Russia. All three are based on Changan cars, details of deal unknown but production imminent.

JAC produces 300,000th pickup truck – exports to 132 countries

JAC produces 300,000th pickup truck and currently sells to 132 countries. 2023 saw strong increase in sales.