The future of brands like Jeep and Peugeot could be saved thanks to the surging popularity and strength of the Chinese car industry. In a sign of just how dramatically the automotive landscape has changed in the last decade, Jeep and Peugeot’s parent company, Stellantis, is looking to China to help secure its long-term future….
The US Government has criticised Ford’s increasingly close ties to China in the same week that the manufacturer revealed a China-centric plan for Australia. Ford’s Australian arm revealed plans to import two vehicles from China this week – the hybrid-powered Bronco Basecamp SUV, and an electric van for delivery companies. It’s part of a push…
Make us your preferred source on Google New MG sedan arrives with electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains and up to 1745km claimed range The News MG has officially launched its new 07 mid-size sedan in China, offering both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid variants priced from 108,900 yuan ($A22,600). According to CarNewsChina, the MG 07 combines…
HONG KONG (AP) — Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are making a major recall of more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns mostly related to their door handles, according to Chinese authorities on Friday. The U.S. carmaker is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported EVs including Model 3, Model Y, Model X and…
Hong Kong Disneyland is collaborating with Pixar Animation Studios to offer an exclusive theatrical experience centred around a home-grown character, with the resort dropping clues in its concept art that suggest she could be a pangolin. The theme park announced on Sunday that a massive theatre space would be unveiled at Toy Story Land in…
Mercedes-Benz faces a potential ban on selling connected vehicles in the US under legislation targeting automakers with significant ownership ties to China. The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a measure last week that would bar the sale of connected vehicles in the US by companies with more than 15% ownership by Chinese entities, potentially affecting German automaker…
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models, often sold at big discounts, catering to their taste for fancy electronics and comfort. That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW that have long dominated the upper…
A viral video of primary school pupils in eastern China saluting teachers on cold mornings has sparked a storm of outrage online. The incident happened at Jianqiao Primary School in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a century-old institution known for its status as a key local school and a model of civility. In the clip, four pupils…
The Shift No One Can Ignore The UK’s roads are changing fast. Electric vehicles now make up nearly one in five new car registrations, and by 2035, petrol and diesel sales will be history. But behind the headlines about range, charging networks and flashy EV launches, there’s a quieter question that could decide whether this…
The Japan Mobility Show kicks off on Thursday with major automakers as well as nontraditional players displaying their latest models of electric vehicles expected to debut in Japan, where battery EVs are still a niche. But one carmaker is generating a lot of attention: China’s BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, with its electric minivehicle…