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Americans Can't Have These Affordable Chinese EVs. But They're Coming To Canada

China's Dongfeng Motor showed off a gaggle of cars in Montreal, with plans to sell its first two starting in 2027.

InsideEVs

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

Russian drivers are flocking to Chinese electric vehicles amid severe fuel shortages caused by escalating Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. A Moscow dealership reports a dramatic surge in EV sales, moving from a few per month to several daily. While Russia's vastness and limited charging infrastructure remain hurdles, the current…

The Economic Times

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa was forced to put together a plan to save the Japanese carmaker in just six weeks: ‘I knew what had to be done’

Espinosa faces the challenging task of revitalizing an automaker that’s getting hit on multiple fronts, from fierce Chinese competition to U.S. tariffs.

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Jeep Quietly Announces Three New Models For Europe

Jeep has outlined three upcoming models for Europe, including two new B-segment SUVs and a mid-size SUV developed with Dongfeng.

Motor1

This New Hybrid Engine Achieves A Breakthrough In Efficiency

Dongfeng’s new 2.0-liter hybrid engine reaches 45.5% thermal efficiency, marking a major step forward in combustion tech.

Motor1

Stellantis plays down European scope for JLR and Tata partnerships

Stellantis Europe chief Emanuele Cappellano revealed no immediate plans to extend recent partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors to the European market. While these collaborations are focused on the US and India respectively, Cappellano indicated potential consideration for Europe only if a clear product opportunity arises.

The Economic Times

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

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Stellantis-Dongfeng joint venture will see Chinese maker's EVs built in France

French-Italian auto group Stellantis and China's Dongfeng have announced a plan to launch a joint venture based in Europe, with Stellantis having a 51 percent controlling stake. The deal would see Dongfeng's new electric models assembled at Stellantis's plant in western France to comply with the EU's new "Made in…

France 24

Jeep And Ram's Owner Partners With Another Chinese Brand To Build EVs In Europe

Stellantis already has a Leapmotor production deal in Spain. Now, Dongfeng’s Voyah EVs could be built in France.

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Stellantis plans partnerships with Dongfeng in Europe, JLR in US

Stellantis is joining forces with China's Dongfeng to create a dynamic joint venture aimed at producing new energy vehicles right in the heart of Europe. With plans for manufacturing facilities in France, this partnership reflects Stellantis's bold strategy to widen its market influence.

The Economic Times

Stellantis Opens The Door To Chinese Cars Made In Europe

Dongfeng's luxury brand Voyah will build electrified cars at a factory in Rennes.

Motor1

Stellantis bring Chinese Voyah cars to Europe – and the UK could be next

Stellantis and Dongfeng plan a new Europe-based joint venture to sell premium Voyah electric cars and new energy vehicles

The Independent UK

Jeep And Peugeot Models Made In China Are Going Global

If you can’t beat them, join them; that about sums up the state of the automotive industry in 2026. China has become a force to be reckoned with, and long-established automakers have certainly taken notice of their rivals’ meteoric rise. Stellantis may have 14 brands under its massive corporate umbrella,…

Motor1

Nissan's New Body-On-Frame SUV Concept Revives a Classic Name

While we’re patiently waiting for Nissan to bring back the Xterra, another nameplate is coming out of retirement. Although the Terrano doesn’t have the same panache, it’s a moniker millennials will remember, harking back to the days when body-on-frame SUVs were the norm rather than the exception. While technical specifications…

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These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada

From crossovers to hatchbacks to sedans, there are a lot of Chinese EVs that would work well in the Great White North.

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Chinese EV Maker Plans 620-Mile Solid-State Battery Cars In 2026

Dongfeng is also working on an ultra-high-voltage EV platform capable of charging at a whopping 2 megawatts.

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BYD Called Out For Somehow Selling 'Zero-Mile' Used Cars: Report

China's commerce ministry is investigating popular EV makers after

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Nissan's New Boss Candidly Admits What Went Wrong

The first order of business for Nissan’s new CEO is to put the struggling company into recovery mode. Drastic decisions were made from day one: slashing 20,000 jobs, closing seven factories, eliminating six platforms, reducing parts complexity by 70 percent, and halting the development of certain models. These are the…

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The Guardian - UK

Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO

Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close

Motor1

Nissan Could Turn the Frontier Plug-In Hybrid Into an SUV

It's safe to say Nissan surprised us all last month at the Auto Shanghai 2025 show, where it unveiled the Frontier Pro. Despite its familiar name, the truck is not related to the Frontier Pro-X we get here in the United States. Instead, it’s heavily linked to the Nissan Dongfeng…

InsideEVs

Nissan's EV Sedan, Frontier PHEV Make Me Wish For A Different Reality

Here's something I figured out pretty quickly at the Shanghai Auto Show this past week: You can tell a lot from which cars and which brands the crowds are interested in.

International Business Times

European Carmakers On China Charm Offensive As Sales Droop

Once blithely dominant in China, European automakers are now launching full-fledged charm offensives at consumers in the world's largest car market, seeking to claw back sales lost to domestic rivals.

Motor1

Nissan Surprises With Frontier Pro Plug-In Hybrid Truck

Seemingly out of nowhere, Nissan is launching an electrified Frontier. Although it carries the “Pro” suffix, the truck is unrelated to the Frontier Pro-X/Pro-4X sold in North America. The brand’s first electrified pickup broke cover today at Auto Shanghai in China and is based on the locally produced Nissan Dongfeng…

InsideEVs

The Dongfeng Nammi 06 Is The Cutest Cheap EV Crossover I've Seen

Dongfeng might be one of the biggest car brands you’ve never heard of. Based in China, this conglomerate is a joint venture partner with both Nissan and Honda, using their learned expertise over the past two decades to eventually craft its own line of cars. In the EV era, the…

InsideEVs

BYD's Answer To Tesla Autopilot Is Way, Way Cheaper

It’s self-driving, connected-car week for China. Last week, Geely and Dongfeng announced their intent to integrate DeepSeek AI into their vehicles. This week, BYD announced its new smart assisted driving system that the brand intends to integrate into all of its models. Yes, that includes the entry-level BYD Seagull, a car…

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