Electric vehicles

China sets new benchmarks for global car industry innovation

Beijing’s financial support means China Speed is as much a product of state backing as industrial prowess

China’s embassy in Washington has rejected the automakers’ criticism, saying Chinese-made cars are popular because of their quality and technological innovation.

Some US car buyers envy what they cannot have – affordable Chinese EVs

China has surged past Japan in recent years to become the world’s top vehicle exporter

The policy support is beneficial to local EV makers such as VinFast, which has moved swiftly to capture rising demand.

Vietnam pushes EV shift as energy security risks mount

Incentives to support electric vehicle production and adoption are required to be introduced by June

A BYD vehicle in a showroom in Makati City, Philippines on Mar 12.

BYD showrooms are bustling across Asia after Iran oil shock

South-east Asian countries have EV adoption rates of around 40%, exceeding levels in the UK and Europe

Lamborghini cushioned its external pressures through cost control and increasing sales of pricier vehicles.

Lamborghini 2025 profit dented by US tariffs and EV U-turn

Its operating income slips to 768 million euros in 2025 from 835 million euros in 2024

Andy An, chief executive officer of Zeekr Group, says: “We’re not only considering the Canadian market, but also Brazil, South America, Eastern Europe and South-east Asia.”

Geely eyes Canadian auto market after deal allowing Chinese EVs

The company set a goal to become one of the world’s top five carmakers by the end of the decade

Industry watchers say it often takes a sustained period of elevated prices, or for them to breach a psychological mark, before car buyers move to more fuel-efficient choices.

Petrol price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids

But sharp increases at the pump are unlikely to significantly alter car-buying trends right away, analysts say

The pact will help Leapmotor navigate European regulations and potential tariff exemptions.

Leapmotor expands Stellantis alliance, posts first profit

Closer collaboration will offer the Chinese electric carmaker more global opportunities

VinFast aims to deliver at least 300,000 EVs globally in 2026.

VinFast quarterly loss widens as costs bite

Vietnamese EV maker expects to resume construction of a US manufacturing plant this year

The Torres EVX, a medium SUV, hails from South Korea, and has a 204 horsepower motor driving the front wheels.
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