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Automakers Are Selling More Cars Than Ever. But They're Making Less Money

In the first half of 2025, global car sales increased compared to the same period in 2024. The 34 companies analyzed sold 37.6 million units, marking a 3 percent rise. This growth was driven by Toyota, BYD, and Geely, which offset declines from Stellantis and Tesla.

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Volvo’s Long-Range EV Plans Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight

Volvo's future EREVs will use Geely tech. Since we've already driven Geely's PHEVs, we might already know how these Volvos will feel.

InsideEVs

Are we there yet? Everything you need to know about the electric vehicle revolution in Australia

After a comparably slow start ‘it’s going to snowball’ says one industry expert as prices become more competitive and charging infrastructure catches up

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This Tiny Engine Could Save Internal Combustion. We Talked to the Company's CEO

Horse Powertrain, a global supplier of powertrain systems, unveiled its latest hybrid and combustion innovations at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this year. The company supplies parts for leading automotive manufacturers like Renault, Geely, Volvo, Proton, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.

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The Geely EX5 electric SUV arrives in the UK, starting at £31,990

With a range of 267 miles, the EX5 is set to rival mid-sized SUVs like the Skoda Enyaq and Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Independent UK

'It's Going To Be Super Difficult': The Polestar 5 Rocks, But Will It Come To The U.S.?

The Polestar 5 is a high-performance sedan designed to take on the Porsche Taycan. But selling it here could prove tricky.

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Volvo Boss Thinks All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035: 'There's No Turning Back'

It was more than four years ago when Volvo announced it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But reality soon set in, showing that the rise of EVs wasn’t unfolding as quickly as the Geely-owned company had hoped. The Swedes have since abandoned their EV-only pledge…

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Smart is bringing back the Fortwo

Launching next year, the Smart #2 will be a “reinvention” of the original tiny city car

The Independent UK

Here's Your First Official Look at the Smart ForTwo Successor

Update: Smart has released the first teaser images featuring the #2, its all-new successor to the ForTwo city car. The dinky hatchback is undergoing track testing in China ahead of next year's launch.

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This Is The Last Volvo V90

Update: The very last V90 has rolled off the assembly line at the plant in Torslanda, Sweden. The car is now part of the Volvo Heritage Collection. You can see it at the World of Volvo in central Gothenburg alongside its predecessors.

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Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Chinese-owned sportscar maker insists it is committed to Britain and will restart production in Norfolk in September

The Guardian - UK

Lotus Is Slashing Jobs In the UK: 'A Punch in the Stomach'

Lotus’s rebirth under Geely ownership has been slow going. The Emira sports car showed plenty of promise, but was hampered by production delays and a price higher than initially promised. The Emeya and Eletre EVs haven’t proven hugely popular either, and being made in China, they are prohibitively expensive thanks…

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Hey, Europeans: You Can Now Import Your Own Chinese EV

An exporter named EV Marketplace says they'll help import and homologate EVs for individual European customers.

InsideEVs

America’s Love Affair With Big Trucks Is Backfiring

America's automakers are staring down a Super Duty-sized problem. Plus: Hyundai and Kia aren't slowing down on EVs—at least, not yet.

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The Zeekr X EV offers a premium driving experience without the high cost – but too many little problems undermine its appeal

The Zeekr X is an ambitious car, sharing DNA with the Volvo EX30, but it lacks the polish applied by the Scandinavian automaker.

InsideEVs

The Lynk & Co 900 Is A Comfortable, 845-Horsepower Hybrid Luxury Beast

This Range-Rover-like big SUV starts at $42,500. That's far cheaper than equivalent Western vehicles, making it a compelling value.

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GM and Hyundai Will Develop Trucks, Cars, and Vans Together

We certainly didn’t have a General Motors and Hyundai tie-up on our bingo cards last year when the two signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a potential collaboration. Then again, perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised. After all, weirder things have happened. Remember DaimlerChrysler? And we don’t even have…

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Polestar Is Doing Great. Except In China, Where It Sold 69 Cars All Year

Polestar has reportedly closed all of its Chinese stores aside from one in Shanghai. Could it exit China soon?

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Why Tesla's Original Founder Is 'Disappointed' With Its Lineup

Today on Critical Materials: Matin Eberhard upset over Tesla's direction, China points at major brands in new car padding scheme and Tesla's new hardware deal.

Benzinga

Tesla Rivals BYD, Toyota, VW, GM Accused Of Faking Car Sales In China To Hit Targets: Report

Tesla Inc. Rivals BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF), Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM), Volkswagen AG (OTC:VLKAF) and Buick, owned by General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM), have been accused of inflating sales figures in China amid fierce competition.

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Some Chinese EV Brands Are Starting To Struggle. That Doesn't Mean Chinese EVs Are Going Away

Recent scandals show that the Chinese EV market is under a ton of pressure. What does this mean for the future?

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How America's Heel Turn From EVs Could Hurt Canada Too

As U.S. manufacturers slow down on EVs, it could lead to real issues of consumer choice for Canadian drivers. Also, Chinese brands pick up steam in Europe.

Benzinga

Tesla Rival Geely's Zeekr, Neta Inflated Sales Data In China Through Insurance Scheme Amid 'Zero-Mileage' Used Cars Row: Report

Chinese EV companies Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:ZK), owned by Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (OTC:GELYY) (OTC:GELYF) and Neta Auto, reportedly inflated sales data to hit aggressive sales targets.

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In China, Sedans Still Thrive

We all know how much the Chinese market shapes the global automotive landscape. Any changes have an immediate impact on the rest of the auto world. Not only does China lead the race to electrification, but the country is also making great strides in technologies like advanced driver assistance, artificial…

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Chinese Cars Were A Laughingstock. Now They're Dominating Safety Charts

Crash tests reveal what nobody could imagine a decade ago: Chinese-made cars are now some of the safest out there.

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