Geely's New EV Charger Is Absurdly Powerful: 2.2 Megawatts BYD stunned the industry with its Flash chargers. Geely's 2.25 megawatt system leaves it, and everyone else, behind. InsideEVs · Sep 23
Worried about your car being hacked? You should be – no matter where it was made Earlier this week, the ABC reported a cybersecurity expert hacking a BYD Shark 6 hybrid ute. The expert gained control of the Chinese-made vehicle’s locks, headlights, and audio and video, saying the task “was easier than we were expecting”. The Conversation · Sep 23
This Chinese SUV Has Built-In Propellers So It Can Drive Across Water The Geely Battleship 700 can float and even traverse water, thanks to its built-in propellers. InsideEVs · Sep 21
A Xi-Trump summit deal can throw US carmakers under the China bus US automakers, suppliers and dealers are lobbying the Trump administration to keep Chinese carmakers out of the American market ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The push follows Trump’s comments that he would allow Chinese companies to build vehicles in the US if they employed… The Economic Times · Sep 19
Xi's coming to America: US won't announce new tariffs until leaders meet next week US and Chinese negotiators are set to meet over the weekend to discuss any agreements ahead of Xi's state visit. The trip would be Xi's first to the US since 2023, when he met former President Joe Biden during a visit that included attending the APEC summit in San Francisco. The Economic Times · Sep 18
More Than 100 Brands Are Coming To Paris. Here's What To Expect From new EVs to Chinese automakers and long-awaited concepts, these are the brands and cars expected at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Motor1 · Sep 18
China's car glut has long flooded the world. Now comes the cleanup China's auto industry faces a major reset as production exceeds domestic demand significantly. Toyota's planned joint venture consolidation with Chinese partners is an early indicator. Excess production is pushing Chinese automakers to export aggressively, causing global trade responses. Analysts predict a broad industry restructuring over the next two to three… The Economic Times · Sep 17
China's Humanoid Race Moves From Demos to Factory Floors as Robots Build Robots at 10-Minute Pace Chinese firms shipped more than 22,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, with AgiBot and Unitree leading the market International Business Times UK · Sep 15
CATL's New Electric Truck Battery Is Coming For Diesel's Biggest Advantage CATL's new Tectrans II commercial battery combines up to 620 miles of range with megawatt charging, meaning that it can add a cool 500 miles in just 25 minutes. InsideEVs · Sep 15
Tesla Semi is coming to Europe in 2027 Tesla’s electric truck gets a 342-mile range – more than BYD’s new rival – plus Megacharging that can add around 205 miles in 30 minutes The Independent UK · Sep 15
BYD Takes On The Tesla Semi With Its Own 372-Mile Truck The new ETT 44 electric semi comes with an enormous 651 kWh battery and megawatt charging. It's coming to Europe soon. InsideEVs · Sep 14
Now BYD’s aiming at the van and truck market BYD wants to carry more than people, lining up an electric delivery van and a 44-tonne truck with a claimed 372-mile range and 20-minute Flash Charging The Independent UK · Sep 14
Xi Jinping's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion Xi Jinping’s India visit could signal a diplomatic thaw between India and China, but business ties remain stuck in a maze of investment curbs, visa delays, technology restrictions and stalled equipment supplies. While New Delhi has eased some Chinese investment rules and approved projects, major firms remain cautious. A Modi-Xi… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Sean Duffy Says Cut Ties With China, Ford Pushes Back Ford Motor Company’s battery licensing deal and overseas joint ventures draw fresh scrutiny from Washington, raising questions for future US-built Ford models. Motor1 · Sep 10
The Canberra Times · Sep 4 EVs just outsold petrol cars, but buyers face hidden hurdles Electric vehicles reach tipping point.
InsideEVs · Sep 4 BYD’s Electric Kei Car Was Driven In Japan. It Fits Right In This early English-language drive of the BYD Racco Kei EV reveals a roomy, comfortable, and thoughtfully engineered EV that feels right at home in Japan
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4 EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs New record for Australia as more than 27,000 EVs sold in August, driven by the rising cost of fuel and new government policy
InsideEVs · Sep 3 Electric Cars Were The UK's Best-Selling Powertrain Last Month At 30% of the entire UK market, the country is buying more EVs than any other vehicle type. Tesla is still on top.
TechRadar · Sep 3 Surprise: someone’s actually making a new 4K Blu-ray player! But it’s not exactly a mainstream option — this reference player is for audiophiles as much as cinephiles Magnetar's Ultima is a reference-grade player for UHD Blu-Ray, SACD, DVD, CD and digital sources too
AAP · Sep 3 Electric cars outsell petrol rivals for the first time Fuel prices are up and so are electric vehicle sales, with Australian drivers now buying more battery-powered cars than either petrol or diesel models.
Motor1 · Sep 2 China Opens Nationwide Inspections After BYD And Geely Fail Quality Checks Regulators are tightening inspections and test rules as Chinese automakers chase faster product cycles and export growth into skeptical overseas markets.
The Economic Times · Sep 2 Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in $9 billion push to fend off China Honda plans to cut more than $9 billion in costs by 2030 and has asked suppliers to sharply reduce prices as it struggles with rising competition from Chinese automakers such as BYD.
InsideEVs · Aug 29 BYD Is Building Its Ultra-Fast Flash Charging Network At A Ferocious Pace Chinese automaker BYD managed to double the size of its ultra-fast Flash Charger network from 5,000 to 10,000 chargers in just five months.
The Economic Times · Aug 28 From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in China Global companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact foreign brands significantly. Brands like Nike and Starbucks are losing market share to domestic rivals. However, some companies succeed by adapting to local tastes and preferences. Success in China now depends…
InsideEVs · Aug 27 Does Ultra-Fast Charging Ruin An EV Battery? BYD Did It 350 Times In 9 Days To Find Out The Yangwang U7 charges from 10-97% in just 9 minutes. Here's how that affects battery health.