Surge of Chinese EVs in UK sparks privacy concerns among older consumers – poll
1 month, 3 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 privacy concerns among older consumers, a new survey suggests. The rise of Chinese brands comes with challenges Ian Plummer, Auto Trader The greatest support comes from those aged 17-34, with 57% of this group attracted by factors such as innovative technology and affordability. Ian Plummer, commercial director at Auto Trader, said: “Chinese brands are increasingly pivotal players in the UK’s electric transition. “To succeed, Chinese brands will need to focus on reassuring consumers – through strong safety ratings, data security, expert reviews and customer service – that they are as good as the more trusted traditional manufacturers.” Dr Andy Palmer, former chief executive of Aston Martin and operating chief of Nissan, who founded Palmer Energy which supplies home, commercial and grid scale batteries, said: “Smart electronics and AI software are a phenomena of our time, and proliferate into almost everything we own.

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Chinese cars: Are they ethical, should you be concerned about spyware and why are they so cheap?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Chinese cars: Are they ethical, should you be concerned about spyware and why are they so cheap?

Daily Mail  

Chinese auto brands are gaining an increasing stronghold on Britain's car market but many drivers still have major reservations and questions they want answering before even considering buying one. Registration figures for 2024 show a 14 per cent surge in sales of models from the four major Chinese makers now available in the UK: BYD, MG, Omoda and Ora. Auto …

Continous growth expected for Chinese electric cars in Europe despite import tariffs
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Continous growth expected for Chinese electric cars in Europe despite import tariffs

NL Times  

The rise of Chinese electric cars in Europe is far from over. Car sector association BOVAG reported, based on a study by consultancy agency KPMG, that the market value of Chinese electric cars will be 10 percent by 2030. Chinese brands like BYD and Lynk & Co are expected to have very little trouble with the European import tariffs that …

‘Our common enemy is…’: China’s BYD to work with Musk’s Tesla to combat petrol cars
2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Our common enemy is…’: China’s BYD to work with Musk’s Tesla to combat petrol cars

Firstpost  

Calling the Chinese car market “the homeland for innovation”, the BYD VP urged foreign companies to invest in the country China’s BYD Auto, the country’s leading electric car maker, on Tuesday announced that it will collaborate with its rival Tesla to manufacture more EVs and combat petrol cars. In an interview with the Financial Times, BYD’s executive vice president Stella …

The Chinese EV maker threatening Ford and GM
3 weeks ago

The Chinese EV maker threatening Ford and GM

Live Mint  

Four years ago, Xiaomi was a successful smartphone business and its car business consisted of nothing more than a plan approved by the board and a vow by billionaire founder Lei Jun to make it work. The wait list for its first car, the SU7, a Porsche look-alike that starts at around $30,000, is around half a year, and Xiaomi’s …

Chinese car sales surge in Britain but older drivers remain fearful of data threat and privacy security
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese car sales surge in Britain but older drivers remain fearful of data threat and privacy security

Daily Mail  

Chinese car brands are gaining an increasing stronghold on Britain's car market - but older drivers remain sceptical over concerns about privacy risk, market research says. Registrations figures for 2024 show a 14 per cent increase in sales of models from the four major Chinese brands now available in the UK: BYD, MG, Omoda and Ora. The Leapmotor T03 is …

EU automakers at odds with tariffs on Chinese EVs
2 months ago

EU automakers at odds with tariffs on Chinese EVs

China Daily  

The European Union should encourage Chinese automakers to open more plants in the bloc as part of a deal to drop punitive tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicles, the boss of Mercedes-Benz has said in a recent interview with the Financial Times. Ola Källenius, who is also president of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, said China had asked European automakers …

China makes more cars than it needs. Now, it’s shakeout time.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China makes more cars than it needs. Now, it’s shakeout time.

Live Mint  

Overall, car sales in China rose 5.5% last year to 22.9 million vehicles, the China Passenger Car Association said Thursday. Domestic brands accounted for 61% of the local market last year, up 8.6 percentage points from a year earlier, the China car association said. Last year, 23 EV brands either exited China or were consolidated into other brands, while a …

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

China’s Late-Year EV Sales Boom Gives Way to Rocky 2025 View
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s Late-Year EV Sales Boom Gives Way to Rocky 2025 View

Live Mint  

Chinese electric vehicle makers led by BYD Co. saw a late-2024 sales boom that’s set to give way to another bruising year as carmakers face risks to demand both at home and abroad. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.’s premium electric car brand Zeekr saw sales climb 87% to 222,123 last year, missing its 230,000 goal. Growing trade tensions with key …

US, EU can ride the tide of China's EV success
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs
3 months ago

Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs

Live Mint  

-- Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe’s electric-vehicle market in eight months, after new tariffs added as much as 35% to the cost of importing cars to the region. Manufacturers such as BYD Co. and SAIC Motor Corp.’s MG accounted for 7.4% of EV registrations across Europe in November, down from 8.2% in October, according to automotive researcher …

On a quest for global domination, Chinese EV makers are upending Thailand’s auto industry
3 months ago

On a quest for global domination, Chinese EV makers are upending Thailand’s auto industry

LA Times  

Visitors look at XPENG’s electric vehicles during the 45th Bangkok Motor Show earlier this year in Nonthaburi, Thailand. “Japanese automakers are under significant pressure to cut costs to compete with Chinese brands,” said Larey Yoopensuk, chairman of the Federation of Thailand Automobile Workers. “They are now questioning whether staying in Thailand is still worthwhile.” Thailand’s government — which wants 30% …

British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand
3 months ago

British car production plunges to its lowest level in more than four decades - as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand

Daily Mail  

British car production has plunged to its lowest level in more than 40 years as automakers struggle to deal with falling demand. Around 64,216 new cars rolled off UK production lines last month, down 30 per cent from last year, according to industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. So far this year, car production is down nearly …

The retreat from the world’s largest auto market has begun
3 months ago

The retreat from the world’s largest auto market has begun

CNN  

New York CNN — It wasn’t long ago that China was by far the largest and most profitable market for General Motors. “Every international brand is suffering in China.” While GM has yet to announce the details of its restructuring in China, Schuster and other experts said most Western automakers, including GM, are looking at how long they can stay …

China’s Tesla Model Y rival set to arrive in the UK
3 months, 1 week 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 …

BYD to outsell Ford, Honda, beat 2024 sales goals heartily as Tesla continues to struggle in China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BYD to outsell Ford, Honda, beat 2024 sales goals heartily as Tesla continues to struggle in China

Firstpost  

By the end of November, BYD had already delivered 3.76 million vehicles, including over 500,000 units in November alone, putting it on track to surpass its 4 million sales goal for the year The robust performance in China—where over 90 per cent of BYD’s sales occur—places the company ahead of Honda and Ford in global rankings for 2024. Image Credit: …

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo

China Daily  

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo By Yang Wanli in Bangkok China Daily Updated: Dec 06, 2024 Reporters visit the BYD exhibition area during the 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo on Thursday. YANG WANLI/CHINA DAILY Chinese electric vehicle brands are among the most anticipated participants at the 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo, which kicks off on Friday. …

China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs

Live Mint  

* China hybrid exports to Europe to grow 20% this yr, analyst says * Chinese automakers challenge European and Japanese dominance * Cheaper and more fuel-efficient models to enter the market SHANGHAI, - Automakers in China are ramping up exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe and planning more models for the key market, exposing the limits of the European Union's …

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo

China Daily  

Reporters visit the BYD exhibition area during the 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo on Thursday. YANG WANLI/CHINA DAILY Chinese electric vehicle brands are among the most anticipated participants at the 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo, which kicks off on Friday. With many brands set to reveal new models, analysts said Chinese automakers are expected to play a key role in …

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese EV companies set to shine at Thailand expo

China Daily  

Reporters visit the BYD exhibition area during the 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo on Thursday. YANG WANLI/CHINA DAILY Chinese electric vehicle brands are among the most anticipated participants at the 41st Bangkok International Motor Expo, which kicks off on Friday. With many brands set to reveal new models, analysts said Chinese automakers are expected to play a key role in …

BYD prepares to go for the kill in Chinese EV market, leaked letter shows plans to intensify price war
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BYD prepares to go for the kill in Chinese EV market, leaked letter shows plans to intensify price war

Firstpost  

BYD’s aggressive pricing strategy appears to be paying off — the Chinese EV maker recently overtook Tesla in revenue for the first time, reporting a gross margin of 21.9 per cent, its highest in a year Unlike some of its rivals, BYD has not only weathered the price war but emerged stronger. The leaked email highlights BYD’s readiness to further …

Riding toward a cleaner, greener world
4 months 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 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 …

Audi unveils new EV brand in China without 4-ring logo
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Audi unveils new EV brand in China without 4-ring logo

India TV News  

Audi, the renowned German car brand, has introduced a new electric vehicle brand in China, dropping its iconic four-ring logo and using only the name "AUDI" to appeal to younger buyers in the world's largest auto market. In partnership with Chinese automaker SAIC, Audi plans to launch its first car from the new brand by the summer of next year, …

How electric car sales have slumped around the world
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How electric car sales have slumped around the world

Daily Mail  

Electric vehicles have been touted as an environmentally-friendly solution to the climate crisis, giving passengers a smooth, emissions-free ride. Meanwhile, Chinese car manufacturer BYD – the world's largest seller of electric vehicles – saw global EV sales crash earlier this year. Electric vehicles run on energy from a charged battery much like a smartphone but come with hefty pricetags – …

‘Made in China’ Vies for Europe’s Luxury Car Market
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Made in China’ Vies for Europe’s Luxury Car Market

Bloomberg  

Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union. With the latest digital tricks, leather dashboards and champagne coolers — but sometimes at half the price — Chinese automakers are seriously threatening European manufacturers in the luxury-car segment. Just listen to Ford CEO Jim Farley rave about the Xiaomi SU7 …

China's share of UK car market soars 10-FOLD in two years amid fears Beijing-made electric vehicles could be 'weaponised' to spy on Brits
5 months, 1 week ago

China's share of UK car market soars 10-FOLD in two years amid fears Beijing-made electric vehicles could be 'weaponised' to spy on Brits

Daily Mail  

China's share of the UK car market has soared 10-fold within two years, MailOnline can disclose. The Chinese brand first began selling electric cars in the UK in the first quarter of 2023 - though has been making electric buses for the British market for over a decade. Between January and June 2024, Tesla remained the top selling electric car …

Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market, energy report says
5 months, 1 week ago

Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market, energy report says

The Independent  

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Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China
5 months, 1 week 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 countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline
5 months, 2 weeks ago

EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy European Union countries on Friday …

Chinese carmakers sell fewest EVs in Europe since February 2023
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese carmakers sell fewest EVs in Europe since February 2023

Hindustan Times  

Chinese manufacturers sold the fewest electric cars in 18 months to customers across Europe, with registrations falling by nearly half in August from a year earlier. MG, the British nameplate that’s now part of SAIC Motor Corp., lost its top spot across Europe to Chinese rival BYD Co., according to Jato Dynamics, which also tracks the automotive market. Uncertainty tied …

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 …

Chinese electric cars ‘could be weaponised’ in Britain
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese electric cars ‘could be weaponised’ in Britain

The Telegraph  

Chinese electric vehicles being driven in Britain could be “weaponised” and should be banned from government use, a report has warned. Modules within Chinese-made electric vehicles could transmit sensitive data back to the country or even be remotely controlled, the China Strategic Risks Institute warned. The report said the vehicles present a potentially greater security risk than petrol-powered vehicles because …

Do we need more Chinese car brands to make EV ownership affordable - and are they REALLY that cheap?
6 months, 1 week ago

Do we need more Chinese car brands to make EV ownership affordable - and are they REALLY that cheap?

Daily Mail  

On 5 July, the European Union announced it will impose massively hiked provisional import tariffs on Chinese electric cars. However, with the move criticised by industry figures, the UK has so far decided not to follow suit, as British motorists appear to welcome cut-price EVs from brands such as Shanghai-owned MG. A study by the Centre for Strategic and International …

The wheels have come off Britain’s car industry – here’s how to get it back on the road
6 months, 2 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 …

Glory days for automakers like Ford, General Motors in China are over
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Glory days for automakers like Ford, General Motors in China are over

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. The rapid rise of China’s homegrown electric vehicle makers, such as BYD and Xpeng, is upending the largest passenger car market on the planet and leaving the world’s biggest carmakers on the losing …

Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4% rise in profit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4% rise in profit

Hindustan Times  

Leading Chinese automaker BYD posted on Wednesday a 24.4 percent rise in net profit for the first half of 2024, boosted by continuing strong demand for electric cars in its home and overseas markets. Chinese EV giant BYD posts 24.4% rise in profit The company posted a net profit of $1.91 billion in the January-June period, up from $1.54 billion …

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 …

You can’t buy a Chinese EV in the United States. But they dominate in Southeast Asia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

You can’t buy a Chinese EV in the United States. But they dominate in Southeast Asia

LA Times  

Late last year Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles. It’s one of three EV models that BYD sells in Indonesia, the world’s fourth-most populous country — with more than 275 million people — and the largest car market in Southeast Asia. “Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand and Indonesia, is the beachhead, both as a …

Uber, China’s BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Uber, China’s BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD plan a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America, eventually expanding to other markets, the companies announced. The arrangement would offer Uber drivers access to favorable pricing, insurance, financing and other services for BYD vehicles, the companies said in a …

Tariff hike fears drive Chinese EV sales
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tariff hike fears drive Chinese EV sales

China Daily  

BYD's electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. The surge in Chinese electric vehicle sales across Europe in June was mainly driven by looming tariff threats, newly released data reveal. According to analytics company Dataforce, Chinese carmakers captured a record 11 percent of the European EV market in June. In early July, the EU announced …

Hongqi to launch two EVs in Europe
8 months, 1 week ago

Hongqi to launch two EVs in Europe

China Daily  

A Hongqi Guoyao SUV is displayed during the Changchun International Auto Expo in Jilin province. Chinese automaker Hongqi will launch two electric vehicle models later this year in Europe, according to Reuters. Hongqi said late last week the EH7 and EHS7 models will hit the market in a number of European countries - including Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland …

Euro 2024 adverts trigger surge in interest for Chinese electric cars
8 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024 adverts trigger surge in interest for Chinese electric cars

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 Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Online vehicle marketplace Auto Trader said it has recorded …

Countering EU misconceptions about Chinese electric vehicles imperative
8 months, 1 week ago

Countering EU misconceptions about Chinese electric vehicles imperative

China Daily  

The exhibition area of BYD during the Ecar Show 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, in May. WEN XINNIAN/XINHUA GENEVA — The EU's decision to impose provisional tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China starting July 4 has triggered strong dissatisfaction from both Chinese and European automakers, prompting the two sides to start consultations on the EU's anti-subsidy investigation of Chinese EVs …

Chinese electric cars to power your home in Octopus deal
8 months, 1 week ago

Chinese electric cars to power your home in Octopus deal

The Telegraph  

BYD is testing the system at a new green technology “superhub” in Manchester established by Kraken, the software division of energy giant Octopus, which has also partnered with other major car brands such as Ford and Tesla. The move underlines BYD’s plans to grow its sales in the UK, where it is hoping to become a leading player in the …

China remains key to global auto industry
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China remains key to global auto industry

China Daily  

A new energy vehicle on display during a recent expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Despite the European Union's imposition of provisional import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from Friday, China's robust market and manufacturing capabilities remain pivotal for the world's green transition and the strategies of international automakers, analysts and business leaders said. The German Association of the Automotive Industry …

China's EV sector continues to lead world's green transition
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China's EV sector continues to lead world's green transition

China Daily  

Visitors gather at the booth of BearingPoint during the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November, 2023. China's fast-growing electric vehicle sector will continue to lead the world's green transition and create enormous growth opportunities for upstream and downstream industries in both home and global markets in the years ahead, said foreign business executives. "This is evident in …

The Biden-Trump Fight Over EVs: A Breakdown
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Biden-Trump Fight Over EVs: A Breakdown

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden sketched out his vision for the future of America’s auto industry during a visit to Detroit in late 2021. What Trump Is Saying About Biden’s EV Push Trump has made plain his opposition to Biden’s EV support, in speeches and in interviews ― and in the “Agenda 47” section of his campaign website, where …

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