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EV prices in UK and EU not likely to dive due to Chinese rivalry, says Xpeng boss

Brian Gu says he sees Chinese car firms competing on quality rather than launching price war as at home

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

A Chinese Car Brand Says It Hired A Top Ferrari Designer. Ferrari Wants A Name

Luxeed says it hired a former Ferrari chief designer. Ferrari’s China PR boss publicly challenged the claim by asking who that was.

InsideEVs · Jun 15

UK car sales hit post-Covid high for May as Chinese EV makers gain ground

Registrations up 7% in the month, with battery EVs recording fastest growth and Tesla jumping 45% as motorists look to cut fuel bills

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Tata taps China's Chery for premium EV push, sources say

Tata Motors is set to license an automaking platform from China's Chery. This collaboration aims to accelerate the launch of Tata's premium electric vehicles under the Avinya brand. The company plans to build at least two new electric cars locally. The first Avinya model is expected to hit the market…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

Jaecoo 7: Chery on the SUV cake

CAR REVIEW: All the Chinese manufacturer has tried to do with ‘the Temu Range Rover’ is to make something that could hold its own in a ridiculously overcrowded sector of the market. In that respect, it succeeded, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK · May 30

The Chery sub-brand forbidden for Australia

Chery has announced its latest sub-brand, and its got sights sets on the hugely popular Kei minicar segment in Japan.

The Canberra Times · May 28

How building electric cars are forcing rival brands to become partners

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler explains how the electric vehicle revolution is forcing rival carmakers like Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover and Ford into unlikely partnerships to share costs, technology and platforms in a rapidly changing global industry

The Independent UK · May 26

EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts

Many European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load – while China’s industry is on the march

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Elon Musk faces a mix of admiration and scrutiny during his China visit with US President Donald Trump; here's why

Elon Musk is in China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. He faces a mix of admiration and scrutiny. While Tesla's electric vehicles inspire local rivals, SpaceX's Starlink raises military concerns. Musk seeks to expand business, balancing opportunities with China's evolving tech landscape and domestic competition.

The Economic Times · May 14

What is a PHEV? The four types of hybrid car explained

Not all hybrid cars are alike – here’s what you need to know before you buy yours

The Independent UK · May 14