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FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

The new wave of Chinese EV brands heading for Britain

DRIVESMART: As he prepares to visit the China Auto motor show in Beijing, Steve Fowler looks at the explosion of new car brands like Zeekr, Denza and Xiaomi and what it could mean for the UK market

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This Chinese Automaker Just Made The Most Efficient Engine Ever

China’s star in the automotive sphere is more than rising—it’s soaring to the very top. It’s enough that traditional automakers are getting concerned about the technological and production advantage they have. So, surely, news of Geely making a nearly 50 percent efficient powertrain will deepen that concern.

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'The Worst Of Both Worlds:' Polestar Slams Plug-In Hybrids

People are spoiled for choice when shopping for a new car. Gasoline, diesel, mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery EVs, and even fuel-cell hydrogen vehicles all make up today’s vastly diverse automotive universe. However, one automaker has put all its eggs in the electric basket and no longer considers…

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Car charges near full in under 9-minutes in real world tests

A car charging in under 9 minutes isn't just battery research, it's real world car company testing

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

The Lynk & Co 10+ goes from 10% to 80% in just over 5 minutes when hooked up to a powerful enough charger.

InsideEVs

Which Chinese plug-in hybrid model is best? I put Jaecoo, BYD, Chery, Omoda, Geely and MG to the test

March’s best-selling new car, the Jaecoo 7, takes on five rival Chinese family-friendly, plug-in hybrid SUVs – Steve Fowler gives his verdict

The Independent UK

'Chinese Cars Are Ready For Prime Time In America': Geely SUV Crushes Every U.S. Competitor In New Test

The Geely Galaxy M9 PHEV impressed Edmunds, covering 101 miles on electric power alone and accelerating to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

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These Cars Still Don't Have Volume Knobs In 2026

Buttons in cars are a hot topic—or rather, the lack thereof. When the first iPhone hit the market in 2007, automakers scrambled to get screens into their vehicles as quickly as possible, hoping to cash in on the hot new touchscreen craze.

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Ford Teases New Passenger Cars For Europe: 'Exciting Plans'

Ford killed its last passenger car in the US, the Fusion, in 2020. The Ford Focus lasted a bit longer in Europe, living to see the 2025 model year—but it too reached the end of the road. But even without a single passenger car on sale in the US or…

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Ford, Trump Administration Discussed Building Chinese Cars In America: Report

Just a few weeks ago, it was reported that Ford could potentially team up with Chinese automakers in Europe, allowing them to build cars at its Valencia plant in Spain. Now, Ford has reportedly kicked off discussions to do the same in the US.

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Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid review: Impressive family-friendly SUV is more than just great value

It’s another sub-£30,000 Chinese-made plug-in hybrid SUV, but the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid CSH is one of the better options

The Independent UK

New affordable MG2 will ‘make you smile’ – here’s how it could look

Exclusive: Our renderings show the new model’s potential design

The Independent UK

Are Western Automakers Still Cooked In The Era Of AI?

Chinese automakers have a commanding lead with electric vehicles and battery technology. AI could soon be the next big arms race.

InsideEVs

Geely Starray EM-I review: Lotus-tweaked plug-in hybrid SUV targets family buyers

Geely’s second UK model blends generous electric range, strong interior quality and excellent equipment levels at a competitive price

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Tesla's Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: China's war on Tesla's EV door handle design heats up. Plus: Is Ford about to team up with Xiaomi, BYD or Geely?

InsideEVs

BYD Led China’s EV Boom. Now It Has Some Bad News

Today's biggest EV news: BYD's sales slump, a U.S. Senate hearing on autonomous cars and Canada's revised EV policy.

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Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It's Part Of A Growing Trend.

Ford is reportedly in talks with Geely for not just sharing tech, but also sharing manufacturing space in Europe to build cars without huge tariff bills.

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China Has A Plan To Avoid European Tariffs: Team Up With Ford

Ford and Geely are reportedly exploring an industrial partnership focused on one of Ford’s major manufacturing sites in Europe. According to Automotive News Europe, the two automakers are in advanced discussions over a potential agreement that would allow the Chinese group to build vehicles in the European Union using Ford’s…

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These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada

From crossovers to hatchbacks to sedans, there are a lot of Chinese EVs that would work well in the Great White North.

A complete guide to Chinese cars for sale in the UK in 2026

Chinese car brands have welly and truly arrived in Britain, with an ever-growing range of EVs and plug-in hybrids to pick from. These are the ones to watch.

InsideEVs

Cheap Chinese EVs Are Hitting Canada. For The U.S., 'A Matter Of When'

Plus, a Waymo struck a child in Santa Monica and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will soon be a robotaxi.

TechRadar

650 miles from one charge – Volvo's parent company beats Tesla to the punch with first production-ready solid-state battery

Geely will commence production of its debut solid-state battery pack this year, edging closer to a 650-mile electric range.

The Independent UK

Volvo promises more plug-in hybrids while its XC60 lives on

The best-selling Volvo XC60 SUV will stay in the brand’s lineup as a ‘bridge solution’, despite the recent all-electric EX60 launch

InsideEVs

Volvo's Parent Company Will Start Making Solid-State Batteries This Year

After assembling the first complete solid-state packs, they’ll start going into development vehicles.

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2027 Volvo EX60 Revealed: Long Range, Fast Charging, And A Tesla Port

With more than 2.7 million units sold since its launch in 2008, the XC60 is already Volvo’s best-selling model ever. The arrival of an electric counterpart comes at a time when the company’s EV sales have suffered a major setback. In 2025, demand for vehicles without combustion engines fell by…

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