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US blockade of Strait of Hormuz ratchets up tensions with China ahead of Trump visit to Beijing

The Trump administration’s decision to carry out a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has raised tensions in the Persian Gulf to new and more perilous levels. The move was announced by the US president, Donald Trump, after negotiations over a ceasefire with Iran broke down on April 11,…

The Conversation

China’s Africa strategy is shifting and Iran conflict will speed it up

The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China’s Africa strategy even more important for China and for Africa.

The Conversation

Péter Magyar walks line between Brussels and Beijing on China trade

The Hungarian leader, who won a landslide election last Sunday, does not plan a major policy reversal on Hungary's trade relation with China. However, he has pledged to align more closely with EU rules, balancing ties with Beijing and growing pressure from Brussels.

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BMW, Mercedes and Audi face a new challenger – and it’s not Chinese

DRIVESMART: With new premium challengers including Lucid, BYD, Denza, Nio and Cadillac entering the market, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores where the biggest threat to the established luxury car market is coming from

The Independent UK

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems

The Independent UK

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

Hundreds of 1,500 kW EV chargers are coming to the UK – taking electric car charging to a whole new level

These BYD chargers are quicker than anything you’ve ever used, and they're available for all drivers

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BYD's 10-Minute Charging Just Hit Europe. But The Car Isn't Cheap

The Denza Z9GT from BYD can charge from 10%-97% in well under 10 minutes. But that convenience will cost you six figures.

InsideEVs

EVs just had their best-ever month in the UK thanks to the fuel crisis — with one Chinese brand winning big

March was the best month ever for EV registrations in the UK — with Jaecoo and BYD breaking records.

TechRadar

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

Tesla’s Huge Sales Spike In Korea Shows What EV Buyers Still Want

Aggressive discounts helped drive a 330% jump in March, proving that affordability is still the key to success.

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

Tesla Snatches Back World’s Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla lost to BYD last year, but the American company is back with a vengeance in 2026.

InsideEVs

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD's Flash Chargers can delivery over 1 megawatt of power and substantially refill an EV in about the time it takes to get gas.

InsideEVs

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NIO Is Standing Out Among Chinese EV Peers This Year: Is the Stock Still a Buy?

Nio has impressed with its deliveries this year, which has helped the stock outperform Chinese EV peers. Is the stock still a buy?

InsideEVs

BYD Has Hit A Rough Patch. It Still Plans To Sell 1.5 Million Cars Outside Of China This Year

BYD told analysts that the it is 'highly confident' that it will meet its goal of selling 1.5 million cars outside of China in 2026.

Motor1

We've Reached Peak Horsepower. Now What?

When French automaker Darracq built its first 100-horsepower vehicle, it was monumental. Factory driver Paul Baras, on a stretch of road in western Belgium, would hit 104.5 miles per hour—a new benchmark for land speed worldwide.

Caixin Global

Business Brief (March 30): China Launches Trade Barrier Probes Against U.S.

BYD’s annual revenue tops 800 billion yuan for first time

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China's EV Companies Aren't Just Making Great Cars. They're Making Money

While American and European rivals bleed cash transitioning to EVs, a new crop of Chinese EV startups are in the black.

The Independent UK

China's BYD sees first profit drop since 2021, even as the Tesla-rival takes global EV crown

Chinese automaker BYD reports its annual revenue rose to a record $116 billion last year, outpacing Tesla's, but profit fell for the first time since 2021 under pressure from cutthroat competition

Euronews

BYD profit slumps 19% after record year edging Tesla off the EV throne

The Chinese electric vehicle giant posted a sharp drop in annual profit in 2025, squeezed by a brutal domestic price war — even as it outsold Tesla by more than 600,000 battery electric vehicles for the year.

International Business Times UK

Energy Shock From Iran War Pushes More Consumers Towards EVs, Solar, and Heat Pumps

Rising energy prices amid the Iran war are driving global demand for electric vehicles, solar panels, and heat pumps.

InsideEVs

Tesla Finally Breaks Its 13-Month Sales Losing Streak in Europe

For a little over a year, Tesla’s might has been on the decline in Europe. That stopped in February.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s stupid’: why western carmakers’ retreat from electric risks dooming them to irrelevance

Iran war should be wake-up call about costs of not going full throttle towards EVs as Chinese have done, experts say

Motorsport

Could BYD join the F1 grid? All the Chinese giant's options

Chinese automaker BYD is assessing possible ways to enter Formula 1, ranging from acquiring a stake in an existing team to a title sponsorship deal

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