Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2025

The Chinese automaker’s revenue for the quarter hit RMB 170.4 The Chinese company’s rapid response to its European challenges reflects its broader ambition to dominate global EV markets. Note: BYD sells hybrids and internal combustion engine cars alongside its electric vehicles. BYD’s net profit reached 9.2

BYD

Teslarati

MARCH 18, 2025

BYD’s 5-minute EV charging system means all-electric cars can charge as fast as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fill up at a gas station. The Chinese automaker calls its rapid charging technology, the “super e-platform.” According to Reuters , BYD plans to build a 5-minute EV charging network across China.

BYD

EV Central

JUNE 10, 2025

Now, slowing EV sales have seen VW splash out on a costly reengineering exercise design to see the SSP capable of packaging a combustion engine. Mirroring other Chinese carmakers, the new tech will reportedly see future VWs offered with the option of a small petrol-powered engine used to charge a battery to boost the range.

Chinese

EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

The pool of plug-in hybrid utes is set to grow more crowded still in Australia, with Chinese brand JAC whipping the covers off its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid at the Melbourne Motor Show tonight. READ MORE: Melbourne Motor Show: JAC is usually diesel-powered, but next month its going electric with two Aussie debuts including a ute!

PHEV

EV Central

JULY 4, 2025

READ MORE: e Chinese electric cars really spyware on wheels? I think my money is now on Japan | Opinion READ MORE: Why the massive influx of Chinese EVs will end in tears | Opinion But that’s just top line. So do you think the world’s second-largest economy is interested in building a combustion-engined future?

Chinese

Cars That Think

APRIL 16, 2025

market following a 90-day pause on steeper tariffs that had been unveiled the previous week, the implementation of universal 10 percent tariffs, and a 125 percent tariff on Chinese imports. DuBravac: Another long-term effect weve talked about is that as companies try to optimize the cost, they relocate engineering staff to address cost.

Supplies

InsideEVs

JULY 29, 2025

General Motors and Ford, for example, are working to develop lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) cells as an alternative to the low-cost LFP batteries that are overwhelmingly entrenched in Chinese supply chains. Lithium-iron-phosphate, or LFP, is a lower-cost chemistry for lithium-ion batteries. minutes of charging, a new record in the U.S.

Batteries

EV Central

APRIL 29, 2025

EV ADVICE: All your questions answered about electric cars Speaking to EV Central at the recent Shanghai motor show, CATL engineer Jimmy Zhao said the long-awaited tech would be in showrooms within months. Sodium-ion is cheaper than lithium-ion, said Zhao.

Sodium

EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

Forget diesel engines and big fuel tanks, the new breed of frugal off-roaders rely on electricity and petrol – and theyre looking to shake up a market segment steeped in tradition. litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine to act as a generator to extend the range. Deepal G318. The G318 has two electric motors for four-wheel drive.

Chinese

EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. litre four-cylinder combustion engine to produce big power numbers and a much longer range. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23.

Suzuki

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2025

Despite being most famous for its long history building parts for combustion-engine vehicles, ZF has a diverse portfolio and started pivoting more of its efforts toward electronics in recent years. More than a few Chinese brands are also dabbling with the technology, as have Mazda and Nissan.

Range

Cars That Think

JUNE 2, 2025

In 2021, Chinese state actors reportedly gained access to parts of the New York City subway computer system. In 2023, Microsoft reported a cyberattack on its IT systems , likely by Chinese-backed actors. In 2017, a nuclear power plant in Kansas was the subject of a Russian cyberattack.

New York City

EV Central

JULY 13, 2025

This Chinese range extender can shake up the diesel-dominated Aussie 4WD market READ MORE: We can rebuild it! Back then the focus was on re-engineering the safety software of the S07 to make its automated driver assists systems such as driver monitoring and adaptive cruise control less intrusive. 2025 Deepal S05. The post Air time!

Dealers

InsideEVs

JULY 23, 2025

On Teslas quarterly earnings call Wednesday afternoon, Lars Moravy, its vice president of engineering, indicated that production of the model wont meaningfully ramp up until the end of the year. latest articles Some Chinese EV Brands Are Starting To Struggle. That Doesnt Mean Chinese EVs Are Going Away Tesla Is In For A Rough Spell.

Tesla

EV Central

JUNE 17, 2025

The BYD Sealion 8 has been locked in for an Australian debut in the first quarter of 2026 as the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV. BYD Atto 8 will be the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV when it arrives early in 2026. Based on the car-maker’s next-generation 5.0 While the DM-I can only manage an 8.6

BYD

The Truth About Cars

MAY 12, 2025

Chinese cars! This isn't the first Chinese car I've documented in a junkyard. While this thing was never intended for highway use (it's more of a '48 Jeepster-ish utility vehicle for frugal Chinese farmers), the ones imported to the United States did get VINs starting with the letter L. Fasten your seat belts!

Buick

EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

litre turbo-petrol engine. litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with a front-mounted e-motor and a 24.7kWh battery pack. The new U9 ute will also add PHEV tech in 2026, although it’s not clear if that will be the Suepr Hybird system. 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ and MG QS. 100km fuel consumption average, a 120km EV range and a 6.8

Australia

EV Central

APRIL 10, 2025

When it does, it will give the Chinese brand a genuine halo product, and one that produces a sizeable 385kW and 1000Nm thanks to its all-new 2.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors. Also on board is a 31.2kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, with JAC targeting an all-electric driving range of at least 100kms.

PHEV

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 18, 2025

Reports are claiming that several major Chinese cities are suspending some automotive incentives due to a lack of funding. Domestic Chinese brands will likewise be affected, though there are concerns that they may also be contributing to the problem. China has numerous trade-in subsidies on goods, including vehicles.

China

The Truth About Cars

JULY 31, 2025

We believe the only way to compete effectively with the Chinese on EVs all around the globe is to go and really push ourselves to radically transform our engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing process," the CEO explained.

Ford

EV Central

MARCH 31, 2025

litre four-cylinder turbo engine kicks in to extend the range to a very respectable 1200km. The Chinese car-maker has not disclosed how important the introduction of the new PHEVs will be but in other markets, like the UK, they now account for the majority of all sales.

Chery

EV Central

MARCH 13, 2025

Despite the new battery charging rates remain pegged at 150kW, but engineers claim improved thermal management increase charging speeds, especially in colder climates. READ MORE: Meet the cut-price EV Toyota Australia desperately needs! But will it be over-priced like the bZ4X and flop Down Under? 2025 Toyota bZ4X. 2025 Toyota bZ4X.

Australia

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2025

Russians have been buying new cars from Russian automakers, Chinese car companies, and the gray market. As for the Americans, they left long before Vladimir Putin engineered an invasion of his neighbor. if the fighting stops, the two global automakers, which left the Russian market due to the conflict, might reenter it.

Russia

EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

Among the many Chinese brands that have or soon will arrive in Australia, Geely is one worth paying particular attention to. READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter! litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a single e-motor to power the front wheels via a single speed reduction gear.

PHEV

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

OEMs may even resort to restricting internal-combustion engine ( ICE ) supply to avoid costly fines for exceeding their emissions targets. Other Chinese vehicle manufacturers are also weighing up European expansions. The outcome will depend on how OEMs balance short-term gains with long-term compliance and market shifts.

Light

EV Central

JULY 24, 2025

After all, the Chery Omoda 5 was a compact SUV the Chinese brand launched back into Australia with a couple of years ago. litre turbo-petrol engine. The post Chery Omoda 9 PHEV price and spec for Australia: Latest Chinese spin-off brand’s debut SUV has big power, big range and a big price appeared first on EV Central.

Chery

China EV

APRIL 16, 2025

Foreign brands, and vehicles with internal combustion engines, are on the decline. Chinese companies are taking an ever-larger share of Chinas light vehicle market. It now has 69 manufacturing and assembly sites in China; 16 engineering, product development and sales sites; and more than 30,500 employees. Thats crucial.

China

InsideEVs

AUGUST 1, 2025

The Chinese EV maker sold three times as many cars in Spain last month compared to Tesla, with 2,158 units sold. where affordable Chinese EVs are completely blocked off with steep tariffs, countries in the EU have seen an influx of affordable models from the likes of BYD, MG Motor (Owned by SAIC) and Zeekr. Unlike the U.S.,

Hyundai

Baua Electric

MARCH 10, 2025

Combining petrol and diesel figures, the internal combustion engine (ICE) market slumped 25.8% Without this plan, the sector is doomed to disappear under the blows of Chinese competition and transatlantic politics, said Vavassori. In the year to date, diesel dropped 38.9%, with 26,550 deliveries. Its share of 9.8% in February.

Italy

EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The MG4 is the best electric product from the Chinese brand, and if youre interested, its hard to advise against buying a brand new Excite 51 version at $34,990 drive-away. There are range extender versions with a little two-cylinder petrol engine, but city dwellers should target the full EV. Best near-new EV: MG4 2023 MG MG4.

Highlander

Teslarati

MARCH 18, 2025

The Chinese company plans to release the free version to a pilot test group before its full launch to the public in April. Baidu engineers are helping with Tesla FSD improvements in China. Drivers are required to keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times during the drive.

China

Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2025

Notably, the Polish new-car market has seen an increase in Chinese brands debuting. As a result, the resale value of BEVs remains uncompetitive compared to internal combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, which in turn hampers the growth of BEV sales. Meanwhile, more Chinese brands continue to appear in the Polish new-car market.

Poland

EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

Renault says it’s confident it will offer a production car with in-hub motors before any other car-maker, although such a declaration is thought might entice other Chinese brand’s to beat it to market. Merry Christmas!

Ferrari

The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2025

Escalades are trying so hard to cater to the Chinese market that the entire dashboard is nothing but a series of massive, overlapping screens. Your author suspects that it’s a combination of traditional controls and engine options that are helping GM’s sales the most. liter V6, General Motors continues to offer a 5.3-liter

Jeep

EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine with two electric motors. The petrol engine makes 205kW and can extend the driving range for journeys beyond a few hundred kilometres.

SUV

EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

READ MORE: Hyundai Inster priced: Its the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin READ MORE: Urgent surgery! litre petrol four-cylinder engine being released with the next-gen Palisade SUV. It is expected to also feature in the Tasman in the future.

Hyundai

EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

At the Chinese show it was revealed the range-extender variant combines a 72kW 1.5-litre litre engine – that only acts as a generator – with a 190kW e-motor and a 31.73kWh battery. The latter is claimed to provide an EV range of more than 160km.

Mazda