China’s Tesla Model Y rival set to arrive in the UK
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s Tesla Model Y rival set to arrive in the UK

The Independent  

Chinese car maker Xpeng has confirmed its entry into the UK market. Speaking exclusively to The Independent, IM Group managing director William Brown said “the plan is that we will launch the first model in March next year, which is the G6.” open image in gallery The Xpeng G7 features a practical 571 litre boot The G6, a crossover rival to the Tesla Model Y, is already on sale in Europe and features an advanced 800V platform for fast charging, 66kWh or 87.5kWh batteries for a maximum range of 354 miles, a 15-inch infotainment and 10-inch driver display, Xpeng’s advanced driver assistance systems and a high level of standard kit. open image in gallery We drove the Xpeng G6 and described it as ‘like a Tesla Model Y with the benefit of hindsight’ “The G6 will be the first model we launch and then we’re working with them to potentially launch the X9, which is their flagship MPV,” said Brown. The car is on an 800V platform with 280kW fast charging speeds too, so it will go from 10 to 80 per cent charge in less than 20 minutes.” open image in gallery The Xpeng G6 features fast charging to get from 10 to 80 per cent in under 20 minutes On price, we’d expect the Xpeng G6 to be in the region of £40,000 to £45,000. “In Europe they’ve priced it at five to eight per cent lower than a Tesla Model Y,” said Brown, “And we’ll have a standard range and a long-range model.” Xpeng cars will be on sale through a selection of around 20 of IM Group’s established retailer network.

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Tesla hits major UK sales milestone - here's how many of its EVs have been delivered since 2014...
1 day, 3 hours ago

Tesla hits major UK sales milestone - here's how many of its EVs have been delivered since 2014...

Daily Mail  

Tesla has confirmed it has reached a major sales milestone in the UK as Britons continue to snap up the brand's electric vehicles. Tesla has reached the quarter of a million UK sales milestone, the US brand has confirmed this week 'With over a decade of experience in the UK market, Tesla remains at the forefront of the automotive industry, …

Chinese EV maker BYD launches ‘Tesla killer’ model as US company’s sales falter
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4 days, 1 hour ago

Chinese EV maker BYD launches ‘Tesla killer’ model as US company’s sales falter

Firstpost  

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Tesla planning low-cost Model Y in China. Will India get it too?
2 weeks ago

Tesla planning low-cost Model Y in China. Will India get it too?

India Today  

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XPeng Motors records strong deliveries
3 weeks, 3 days ago

XPeng Motors records strong deliveries

China Daily  

Chinese electric vehicle company XPeng Motors said it delivered 30,453 vehicles in February 2025, marking a 570 percent year-over-year growth. This achievement solidifies XPeng's position as the top performer among Chinese EV startups in new energy vehicle deliveries for the second consecutive month. During the event, XPeng Chairman He Xiaopeng outlined ambitious plans to bolster international sales, aiming for overseas …

Amid Trump-China tussle, Musk’s Tesla rolls out advanced self-driving features in China
1 month ago

Amid Trump-China tussle, Musk’s Tesla rolls out advanced self-driving features in China

Firstpost  

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Xi Jinping has learned from Donald Trump’s first trade war and is ready to fight back
1 month ago

Xi Jinping has learned from Donald Trump’s first trade war and is ready to fight back

New Indian Express  

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Tesla is losing ground against its biggest rival in China
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tesla is losing ground against its biggest rival in China

Live Mint  

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Sales push as brands brace for tough 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sales push as brands brace for tough 2025

China Daily  

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Surge of Chinese EVs in UK sparks privacy concerns among older consumers – poll
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Surge of Chinese EVs in UK sparks privacy concerns among older consumers – poll

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The charge of Chinese electric car brands into the UK market is sparking …

Flying cars by 2026? Meet Xpeng's Land Aircraft Carrier from China
2 months, 1 week ago

Flying cars by 2026? Meet Xpeng's Land Aircraft Carrier from China

Hindustan Times  

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Tesla unveils redesigned Model Y in Asia: Can it beat the local rivals?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tesla unveils redesigned Model Y in Asia: Can it beat the local rivals?

India TV News  

Tesla has launched a revamped version of its best-selling Model Y in China, aiming to reclaim market share from local competitors like BYD and Xiaomi. New design and features The redesigned Model Y introduces a sleek new light bar on the front, reminiscent of Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck, and a full-width tail light at the rear. Tesla’s market share in China’s …

Tesla unveils new model Y in China to regain market share amid competition
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tesla unveils new model Y in China to regain market share amid competition

Hindustan Times  

Tesla launched a new version of the Model Y, its best-selling car, in China on Friday, hoping that a redesigned exterior and upgraded features inside will help it regain market share taken by rivals such as Xiaomi. The new Model Y, the world's most popular electric vehicle, is priced from 263,500 yuan ，5.4% more expensive than the previous version in …

Ten cars from European and US brands you might not know are made in China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ten cars from European and US brands you might not know are made in China

Daily Mail  

A recent poll of UK drivers found that more Britons are coming around to the prospect of buying and driving a Chinese car. BMW iX3 The BMW iX3 is the first model built for export at the German giant's Shenyang factory in China operated by the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Arriving to the UK market in summer 2021, the …

Successes and fails of fierce auto sector
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Successes and fails of fierce auto sector

China Daily  

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US, EU can ride the tide of China's EV success
3 months ago

US, EU can ride the tide of China's EV success

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY The rise of Chinese-made electric vehicles in the global market has drawn both admiration and criticism. China's leadership in promoting sustainable development through EVs has contributed significantly to international efforts to address climate change. At a time when climate change and geopolitical tensions are creating divisions in the international community, the Chinese EV industry presents a unique …

US, EU can ride the tide of China's EV success
3 months ago

US, EU can ride the tide of China's EV success

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY The rise of Chinese-made electric vehicles in the global market has drawn both admiration and criticism. China's leadership in promoting sustainable development through EVs has contributed significantly to international efforts to address climate change. At a time when climate change and geopolitical tensions are creating divisions in the international community, the Chinese EV industry presents a unique …

Xpeng G6: Release date, price and all you need to know about the 2025 EV
3 months ago

Xpeng G6: Release date, price and all you need to know about the 2025 EV

The Independent  

You might not have heard of Xpeng, but in 2025 that is set to change, as the decade-old Chinese car maker plans to bring five models of electric car to the UK. Xpeng G6 UK release date Xpeng cars are already on sale in several European countries, including Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and Iceland, among others. Crucially, that …

Tesla Cybercab arrives in the UK: We take a first look around the self-driving robotaxi due to hit the road in 2026
4 months ago

Tesla Cybercab arrives in the UK: We take a first look around the self-driving robotaxi due to hit the road in 2026

Daily Mail  

Tesla has unveiled its newest and most advanced 'car' yet. But the Tesla Cybercab isn't a car for you to drive in the normal sense of the word, it's an autonomous taxi that will ferry people around and drive people into the future. Tesla Cybercab isn't a car for you to drive in the normal sense of the word, it's …

Riding toward a cleaner, greener world
4 months, 1 week ago

Riding toward a cleaner, greener world

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: New China-built electric vehicles of the company Xpeng are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. The move, which the EU described as an effort to maintain "fair competition", thinly veils an underlying attempt to curb China's ascendancy in the EV industry. China's EV ecosystem is not only vast, it is also driven by …

Riding toward a cleaner, greener world
4 months, 1 week ago

Riding toward a cleaner, greener world

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: New China-built electric vehicles of the company Xpeng are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, October 24, 2024. The move, which the EU described as an effort to maintain "fair competition", thinly veils an underlying attempt to curb China's ascendancy in the EV industry. China's EV ecosystem is not only vast, it is also driven by …

Chinese Tech Giants Dominate the Electric Vehicle Market
5 months ago

Chinese Tech Giants Dominate the Electric Vehicle Market

Live Mint  

Chinese tech giants are making a big push into the electric vehicle (EV) market, with several companies like Baidu, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple investing heavily in the industry. These tech firms have been able to leverage their expertise in software, AI, and automation to create smart and efficient EVs that are often more advanced than their Western counterparts. However, the …

Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Chinese manufacturers are attending in …

EU-China Trade War Fuels Electric Vehicle Show in Paris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

EU-China Trade War Fuels Electric Vehicle Show in Paris

Associated Press  

The Paris Motor Show is showcasing a diverse range of electric vehicle models from various manufacturers, targeting both luxury clients and students. Chinese manufacturers are making a strong presence with several new models, including compact SUVs and electric commuter cars, while European manufacturers are fighting back with new efforts to win over consumers. Additionally, manufacturers of small electric vehicles are …

Despite global EV slowdown, China's car industry refuses to put on handbrake
6 months ago

Despite global EV slowdown, China's car industry refuses to put on handbrake

ABC  

Global demand for electric vehicles has cooled in recent months after a dramatic rise over the last decade, leading several major car manufacturers to scale back electrification plans. With China's car exports reaching record highs this year, Anderson said prospective owners in markets like Australia had become more open to Chinese brands because their performance was much improved. By building …

The wheels have come off Britain’s car industry – here’s how to get it back on the road
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The wheels have come off Britain’s car industry – here’s how to get it back on the road

The Independent  

Ask anyone involved in the British motor industry or the car trade what their biggest challenges have been over the past few years and for most, three words will immediately come to mind: Brexit. As Nowak points out, the “reset” could “ease pressures on supply chains, which is really important in sectors like automotive and aerospace … Because nobody builds …

Chinese electric cars will be dumped in Britain, experts warn
7 months, 1 week ago

Chinese electric cars will be dumped in Britain, experts warn

The Telegraph  

Chinese electric cars will be funnelled towards Britain as manufacturers seek to avoid punishing European Union tariffs, analysis predicts. However, the analysis said Chinese brands see Britain as a particularly attractive market for right-hand drive cars because of tough policies such as the zero emission vehicle mandate, which compels car makers to sell rising proportions of EVs. “The UK is …

The brutal truth about the West’s war on Chinese electric cars
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The brutal truth about the West’s war on Chinese electric cars

The Telegraph  

Which companies will be hit the hardest by the European Union’s crackdown on Chinese electric vehicles? Western manufacturers such as Tesla and BMW – which make cars in China and then ship them to Europe – risk being the biggest losers from the EU’s tough new tariffs crackdown on EV imports. At least, that’s the counter-intuitive conclusion being drawn by …

China's new-energy sector draws interest of global investors
10 months ago

China's new-energy sector draws interest of global investors

China Daily  

Tesla showcases its charging piles and electric vehicles at the 2023 Consumer Technology and Innovation Show on May 30 in Shanghai. Experts said China's fast-growing green technologies and its thriving new-energy market have heightened the country's magnetism for foreign investors, particularly auto firms keen on turbocharging the electrification trend. "The influx of investments by international carmakers has shed light on …

Sources: China mulling Tesla robotaxi tests
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sources: China mulling Tesla robotaxi tests

China Daily  

A Tesla Model X vehicle on display during an expo in Yantai, Shandong province last month. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY China is very likely to support US vehicle maker Tesla's local testing of robotaxis, and may move to consider data compliance issues given that data regulators attended a recent top-level meeting that involved Elon Musk, the automaker's CEO, sources told …

Tesla clears hurdles in China's electric vehicle market
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tesla clears hurdles in China's electric vehicle market

China Daily  

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Tesla faces strong self-driving rivals in China
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tesla faces strong self-driving rivals in China

Live Mint  

Beijing’s tentative backing for Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving" technology kicked off the sharpest one-day percentage gain the stock had seen in more than three years. The availability of FSD would also help Tesla to sell cars against a plethora of rivals in China launching newer and cheaper models. Newer and more premium car models in China typically have some type of …

If you’re thinking of snapping up a cheap new Chinese electric car there is something you should know…
10 months, 3 weeks ago

If you’re thinking of snapping up a cheap new Chinese electric car there is something you should know…

The Independent  

If you’re thinking of buying an electric car in the near future, you may well be tempted away from the Fords, Vauxhalls and VWs of this world by a cheaper, unknown brand from one of hundreds of electric vehicle start-ups coming out of China. open image in gallery BYD is responsible for producing the world's first purpose-built fully electric double-deck …

Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector

China Daily  

Employees work at the assembly line of Xiaomi SU7 electric sedans in Beijing in March. HE GUANXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese technology companies are foraying into the new energy vehicle industry, believing that the smart driving functions of electric vehicles will be key to winning market competitions over the next decade. From supplying autonomous driving systems to developing cars, tech companies …

Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector

China Daily  

Employees work at the assembly line of Xiaomi SU7 electric sedans in Beijing in March. HE GUANXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese technology companies are foraying into the new energy vehicle industry, believing that the smart driving functions of electric vehicles will be key to winning market competitions over the next decade. From supplying autonomous driving systems to developing cars, tech companies …

Elon Musk’s Tesla, Baidu join forces to build cars that will drive themselves in China
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Tesla, Baidu join forces to build cars that will drive themselves in China

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s Tesla has reportedly joined hands with Chinese internet giant Baidu for …

Feeling faster drive to green, smart and win-win future at Beijing auto show
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Feeling faster drive to green, smart and win-win future at Beijing auto show

China Daily  

People visit XPENG's booth at 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 25. The suburban area is hosting the 10-day-long 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, a grand auto industry event that kicked off Thursday after a lapse of four years. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars …

Elon Musk makes surprise visit to China in push for autonomous Tesla approval
11 months ago

Elon Musk makes surprise visit to China in push for autonomous Tesla approval

The Independent  

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5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving
11 months ago

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving

The Independent  

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5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China’s vision for the future of driving
11 months ago

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China’s vision for the future of driving

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show. “It starts with the concept of the third place,” said Beatrix Keim, the China director at German auto research center CAR. So says Chery Automobile Co., China’s biggest exporter, which told its auto show audience …

Competition-fueled Chinese EV boom to benefit world market, speed up decarbonization
11 months ago

Competition-fueled Chinese EV boom to benefit world market, speed up decarbonization

China Daily  

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun speaks during a news conference at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, on April 25. Price cuts across various brands after Xiaomi's launch, from the Huawei Aito M7 to the 2024 Xpeng G9, demonstrate the dynamic nature of China's EV market. However, the fierce competition in China's new energy vehicle market, including price wars …

Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
11 months ago

Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show

Associated Press  

BEIJING — How about turning a car’s front bucket seats 180 degrees so they face the rear seats and extending out a table so the occupants can play cards or eat a meal? The seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile went on display Thursday at the opening of the nation’s largest annual auto show. …

Global car brands need to catch up, says expert
11 months ago

Global car brands need to catch up, says expert

China Daily  

Xu Changming, an expert at the State Information Center, gives a speech at the seminar organized by Auto Star Works on April 23, 2024. International carmakers need to make "major changes" to stay competitive in China, the world's largest vehicle market, said Xu Changming, an expert at the State Information Center. Also, the State Information Center's survey show that those …

How Beijing buried Western industry under a wave of cheap electric cars
11 months ago

How Beijing buried Western industry under a wave of cheap electric cars

The Telegraph  

China’s EV industry is benefiting from low labour costs, economies of scale from a large home market and a command economy that made battery and EV production a focus of China’s five-year plan introduced in 2021. BYD, which last year briefly eclipsed Tesla as the world’s biggest EV maker, plans to start production in Thailand this year with an annual …

China continues to drive global EV expansion
11 months ago

China continues to drive global EV expansion

China Daily  

The BYD EV Dolphin Mini is displayed as the Chinese electric-vehicle producer announces the launch of the low-cost EV in Mexico City, Mexico on Feb 28. Newly published figures in the International Energy Agency's annual Global Electric Vehicle Outlook show that in the first quarter of 2024, sales grew by around 25 percent compared to the same period last year, …

VW partners with Xpeng to develop EV architecture
11 months, 1 week ago

VW partners with Xpeng to develop EV architecture

China Daily  

Volkswagen AG showcases its EV technology at the China International Import Expo in November 2023. Volkswagen AG said on Wednesday it is codeveloping an electrical/electronic architecture with Chinese startup Xpeng in an effort to improve its competitive edge in China's heated EV market. Currently, China's popular new energy vehicle models come from primarily local Chinese marques, including BYD as well …

China’s latest EV is a ‘connected’ car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi
1 year ago

China’s latest EV is a ‘connected’ car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country’s booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedan. “There’s still a long way to go for our car to become a Porsche,” he said, but that if Xiaomi keeps striving for five to 10 years, “we will eventually surpass Porsche …

China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart appliance maker Xiaomi
1 year ago

China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart appliance maker Xiaomi

The Independent  

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China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
1 year ago

China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market. China's EV sector has grown rapidly in recent years -- propelled by purchasing subsidies that were discontinued in late 2022 -- and dozens of domestic automakers are engaged in …

How the EV Transition Is Reshaping the Global Auto Industry
1 year ago

How the EV Transition Is Reshaping the Global Auto Industry

Bloomberg  

The biggest transformation of the auto industry in a century is underway, as governments offer massive subsidies to speed up the shift to electric vehicles. This combination could mean big losses for Western automakers and endanger ambitious goals for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that come from road transportation. Chinese companies have succeeded in taking domestic market share from former …

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