Volvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: Report Volvo is reportedly considering bringing a sedan and wagon back to the U.S. as EVs, after discontinuing its gas-powered models. InsideEVs · Jul 15
Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America Leapmotor launched its B10 crossover in Mexico, just as the U.S. is cracking down harder than ever on Chinese cars. InsideEVs · Jul 7
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 · Jul 3
China has 400 private space companies. The West is barely paying attention The author of 'New Space Capitalism' says China's commercial space sector has moved far beyond state control. It should be familiar to EV fans. Fortune · Jul 2
The Bluetooth Ban: How China-Linked Car Tech Forced Polestar Out of the US Market Polestar's US sales will cease from 2027 due to national security concerns over China-linked technology, impacting the electric vehicle market and raising questions about foreign automakers in America. International Business Times UK · Jun 26
The U.S. Strongarms Polestar Out Of The American EV Market The Swedish automaker, owned by the Chinese Geely Group, will not be allowed to sell EVs in the U.S. model year 2027 onward. InsideEVs · Jun 25
India may approve $370 million Chinese-linked auto investment, first in nearly a decade India is poised to approve a significant $370 million investment from Horse Powertrain Ltd., a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Geely and France's Renault. This move, one of the largest Chinese-linked manufacturing investments in years, will see advanced hybrid powertrains built in India, potentially at Renault's Chennai plant. The investment… The Economic Times · Jun 25
China's Best-Selling Car Just Got Better And Cheaper The updated Geely Xingyuan (EX2) has new assisted driving features, more range, and starts at just above $9,000. InsideEVs · May 30
I Drove China's Best-Selling Car. It's On Top For A Reason The Geely EX2, or Xingyuan, outsells everything Tesla and BYD make. In five minutes with it, you understand why. InsideEVs · May 29
Lotus Believed 'EVs Could Be The Future,' But Has Reconsidered The recommitment to combustion engines will bring a new V6 and even a V8. Motor1 · May 29
Just 1% Of EVs Made Up A Huge Amount Of Sales Last Year. Here Are The Winners. Last year, there were over 600 electric models sold across the world. Just five of them—including two Teslas—made up 20% of all EV sales. InsideEVs · May 21
Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefully Investors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, exports and growth in sectors such as AI, electric vehicles, green energy and high-end manufacturing. China’s GDP grew 5% in the first quarter, while tech and industrial stocks in Hong… The Economic Times · May 18
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
Lotus Will Use V6 And V8 Engines Developed By Renault And Geely It’s been nine years since Chinese automotive giant Geely bought a controlling stake in Lotus. However, it wasn’t until recently that one of the models received a combustion engine developed by the sports car brand’s parent company. The awkwardly named For Me is essentially an Eletre SUV with a plug-in… Motor1 · May 14
T3 · May 12 Lotus is building a new thousand-horsepower V8 hybrid supercar Is the Esprit coming back? Lotus says it has a supercar on the way – and it’s not an EV
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Lotus boss calls for UK government support as it commits to Norfolk plant Sports carmaker extends lifespan of petrol-engined Emira, made in Norfolk, to continue to cater for US market
Motor1 · May 12 The Lotus Emira Will Soon Have More Power And Less Weight A new V8 supercar headlines Lotus’ “Focus 2030” business strategy announced today, but until the “Type 135” arrives in 2028, another sports car is about to break cover. The Geely-owned automaker intends to roll out an updated Emira in the coming weeks. While technical specifications remain a mystery, we do…
InsideEVs · May 11 The Floodgates Open: Chinese EVs Land In Canada Chery and Geely have started shipping EVs and PHEVs to Canada, with thousands more scheduled to land on Canada’s shores.
Caixin Global · May 7 Energy Insider (May 7): China Launches First Green Electricity Project for Computing Qinghai and Fujian provinces launch first cross-provincial green power trade, Geely’s core profit rises on export boom
InsideEVs · Apr 29 This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco Lynk & Co’s GT concept is gorgeous, very fast on paper, and possibly going into production.
InsideEVs · Apr 27 Geely Says This Is China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi. I'm Not So Sure Geely plans to begin production of its new purpose-built robotaxi in 2027 with a significant production ramp-up in 2028.
T3 · Apr 26 Car batteries that charge in just 6-minutes have rolled out Superfast Charging Battery gen three is finally fast enough to beat liquid fuel at the pump
Motor1 · Apr 22 The Smart Car Is Finally Tiny Again The Smart brand has changed radically since 2019, when Mercedes and Geely established a 50:50 joint venture. Production now takes place exclusively in China, and all models are significantly larger and heavier than their predecessors. The company currently has a pair of SUVs and even a sedan nearly as long…
InsideEVs · Apr 21 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.
Creative Bloq · Apr 21 Aston Martin launches logo dispute... with its own shareholder Which car brand will earn its wings?