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A Peugeot concept car on display at the Auto China show in Beijing, April 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
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Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV tech

Peugeot and Jeep are following in the footsteps of Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq to regain lost ground in mainland China.

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Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence

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Xi-Trump summit: Ford-CATL plant shows how global carmakers need China

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Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla

Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.

Geely vehicles are on display at Auto France in Paris on April 28. Photo: Reuters
Geely vehicles are on display at Auto France in Paris on April 28. Photo: Reuters
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Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump

US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.

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Chinese brands eye Europe; Geely joins Chery, BYD profit slide: 7 EV reads

From Malaysia’s import curbs to film-projecting headlights, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

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Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan

Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.

MG electric cars before being loaded onto a ship for export at the port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on April 29. Photo: CN-STR / AFP
MG electric cars before being loaded onto a ship for export at the port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on April 29. Photo: CN-STR / AFP
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Tech and pricing edge behind China’s SUV surge against BMW, Mercedes and Audi

Chinese SUVs storm the premium segment with fresh momentum, giving German marques their toughest test in years.

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Chinese EV maker Leapmotor taps Stellantis’ Spanish plant for EU production

Hangzhou carmaker’s overseas strategy highlights how Chinese brands are leveraging idle plants to scale globally while easing trade barriers.

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Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals nip at heels

April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands.

An employee works in Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai on April 14. Photo: EPA
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China’s move to cut EV payment cycles may push weaker carmakers out: S&P

China’s weaker EV makers may soon be running on fumes as tighter payment cycles squeeze cash flow and curb price wars.

Employees work on the production line at a factory for Chery’s electric vehicles in Wuhu, Anhui province, China. Photo: Reuters
Employees work on the production line at a factory for Chery’s electric vehicles in Wuhu, Anhui province, China. Photo: Reuters
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China’s EV battery giants thrive while carmakers’ profits shrink amid price wars

Carmakers’ profit margin stood at 3.2 per cent in the first quarter, versus 6 per cent for downstream industrial firms, according to CPCA.

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From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets

BYD, Geely and Xpeng showcase eye-catching EVs at Beijing auto show as they build momentum in Europe and target more discerning buyers.

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Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year

DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.

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Vehicles are displayed in ZYT’s booth at the Beijing Auto Show. Photo: Weibo
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BYD, Geely benefit from overseas orders amid Middle East energy shock

Retail sales of EVs fall 11 per cent year on year in April to 614,000 units – but foreign markets are providing a boost.

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A journalist takes pictures of the Geely E5 electric compact SUV car presented at the launch of Geely Auto France in Paris on April 28. Photo: Reuters
A journalist takes pictures of the Geely E5 electric compact SUV car presented at the launch of Geely Auto France in Paris on April 28. Photo: Reuters
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Full charge: Xiaomi shares surge on EV sales boost

Xiaomi’s EV unit gathers pace with April deliveries topping 30,000, but analysts say profits may lag as subsidies and costs weigh.

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Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China’s EV era

International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals.

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Lights, camera, traction: China’s EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights

Ultra-fast charging technology and a wave of smart features are helping Chinese EVs win over overseas buyers.

A GAC Montx concept car is displayed on the opening day of Auto China in Beijing. Photo: AFP
A GAC Montx concept car is displayed on the opening day of Auto China in Beijing. Photo: AFP
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Geely joins Chery, BYD in profit slide as China car sales plunge

Three most profitable carmakers last year all report double-digit profit declines, but rosier export forecast improves outlook.

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Hit from memory costs spreads from smartphones to BYD EVs in China

Carmaker explicitly cites sky-high memory costs as it raises the price of a high-end driver-assistance system by 21 per cent.

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BYD, Geely tap global EV demand to escape China price wars

Shares of BYD and Geely rose after they released earnings as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown boosts global demand for Chinese-made electric vehicles.

A BYD Seagull electric vehicle on display at Auto China in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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China’s EV makers to cut charging times; Li Auto’s expansion: 7 EV reads

From BYD’s first-quarter profit to Xpeng’s August goal to overtake self-driving tech in China, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

A worker walks past the venue of this year’s Beijing Auto Show at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing on April 23. Photo: AFP
A worker walks past the venue of this year’s Beijing Auto Show at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing on April 23. Photo: AFP
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BYD, China’s EV king, posts a 55% slump in first-quarter profit

The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan.

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China’s EV and battery makers race to cut charging times to under 10 minutes

Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed.

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CATL falls nearly 7% on US$5 billion placement to expand renewables

Battery maker says it plans to sell 62.4 million Hong Kong-traded shares for HK$628.20 apiece to at least six unspecified investors.

People walk past a Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd logo at the Auto Shanghai show on April 18. Photo: Reuters
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