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DARK SECRETS: Zeekr - The Real Truth

Waymo’s New Robotaxi Minivans Are Now Taking Paying Passengers

The Chinese-made Zeekr vans are fitted with Waymo’s sixth-generation hardware and software suite.

InsideEVs

This EV Never Hit Peak Power. But It Still Beat Its Charging Claim

The 75-kWh Zeekr 7GT never came close to its claimed 480-kW peak, but its remarkably flat charging curve took it from 10% to full in about 21 minutes.

InsideEVs

Zeekr confirms UK launch plans as its Range Rover-rivalling SUV edges closer to Britain

The Chinese brand says sales will begin by the end of this year, with its first UK deliveries in early 2027

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Meet the Chinese and American brands targeting Audi, BMW and Mercedes buyers

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler unpacks the crowded new premium car market – and asks how much longer Audi, BMW and Mercedes can rely on the badge alone

The Independent UK

China's Newest Luxury SUV Is Built To Beat The Germans

Designed in Sweden, the Zeekr 9X targets the luxury segment with six seats, lounge-like interior, and supercar performance

Motor1

Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise?

If producing electric vehicles (EVs) was an Olympic sport, China would be dominating the medals podium.

The Conversation

The BMW iX3 Just Aced Euro NCAP’s Newer, Stricter Safety Tests

BMW’s new electric crossover was one of the first cars to be tested under Euro NCAP’s revised assessment standard.

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At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new markets. This move comes as sales in China are slowing down. Brands like BYD and Zeekr are challenging established Japanese manufacturers. The Hong Kong auto show highlights these global ambitions. Chinese automakers…

The Economic Times

Waymo Says Its Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis Are Ready For Prime Time

You will soon be able to ride in the high-tech Zeekr vans, which Waymo is using to expand its robotaxi fleet.

InsideEVs

Chinese investment in Europe hits seven-year high but rebound may be short-lived

Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe surged last year to its highest level since 2018, driven by a wave of major acquisitions and large-scale factory projects. But analysts are warning the recovery could be temporary.

Radio France Internationale

I Drove The ‘Old’ Zeekr 001. This Chinese EV Still Feels Like The Future

The Zeekr 001 is already a five-year-old car by now, and it's already received a major upgrade in China, but it’s exceptionally good, especially for the price.

InsideEVs

TikTok is flooding Americans with Chinese-made EVs and stirring up demand

Americans won’t be able to get their hands on the Chinese EVs, at least not any time soon, because of steep tariffs and regulations

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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BYD Appears To Be Rolling Out A New, Even More Powerful Generation Of Megawatt Chargers

These T-shaped, megawatt-rated DC fast chargers look way different from the Flash chargers BYD unveiled last year.

TechRadar

China is hell-bent on dominating EVs, but it really needs to stop being such a Range Rover copycat

With yet another Range Rover look-a-like unveiled it looks like there is no end to China's obsession with imitation

InsideEVs

Waymo’s Wild-Looking Chinese Van Is Ready For Prime Time

The Zeekr-made Ojai minivan fitted with Waymo’s sixth-generation Driver suite will start offering trips to employees soon.

InsideEVs

If Geely Expands In America, Here's What It Should Bring

China's second-largest carmaker could bring new brands to the U.S. in the next few years. These cars would do well in America.

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This is the most interesting automotive tech I saw at CES — and the ones you should be watching in 2026

From Qualcomm to Waymo, car companies and their partners are doing autos differently in 2026.

InsideEVs

China's Geely Clearly Wants To Come To The U.S. Here's How It Could Pull That Off

China's Geely Group, the country's second-largest automotive group, could make some moves into the U.S. in the next 36 months. But many things stand in its way.

InsideEVs

The Zeekr 7GT Does A Lot More Than Just Charge Quickly

Its headline-grabbing charging speed isn’t the only remarkable thing about the Zeekr 7GT, which also comes packed with features other cars don't offer.

InsideEVs

The Zeekr 7GT Raises The Bar For All EVs In Europe

Zeekr’s electric wagon is the continent's fastest-charging EV with a peak rating of 480 kW, and it needs 13 minutes to go from 10-80%.

Motor1

Do Americans Even Want Chinese Cars?

The prospect of buying a new car is more out of reach than ever for many Americans. Average new-car transaction prices still hover around $50,000, while most of the country’s cheapest vehicles have disappeared over the past decade. Heading into 2026, there may not be a single new car sold…

InsideEVs

Waymo's New Zeekr Cab Has A Real Name, And You May See It Soon

The Jaguar I-Pace will be around for a while, but Alphabet-owned robotaxi company Waymo is moving beyond it soon.

InsideEVs

'The Question Is When': China's Geely On Zeekr, Lynk & Co Brands In America

Geely is one of China's largest automakers—and the owner of Polestar and Volvo. It seems intent on bringing more brands to the U.S.

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