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BYD expands ‘God’s Eye’ intelligent driving into its entry level cars, sending other China EV shares tumbling

Shares of competitors Li Auto, Xpeng, and Geely Auto fell by 6%, 9% and 10% respectively.

Fortune · Feb 11, 2025

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…

InsideEVs · Feb 10, 2025

The Volvo V90 Isn't Dead Yet

Update: Volvo originally suggested that the Volvo V90 was going out of production globally. But in a second e-mail to Motor1, Volvo has backtracked on its statement, stating the special edition marks the end of the line for the V90 only in The Netherlands. The model continues in other markets.

Motor1 · Feb 10, 2025

Tesla, BMW Take EU To Court Over China EV Tariffs

Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said Monday.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025

What Trump’s Tariffs Mean For EVs, Jobs And Your Wallet

It took a century to build a global automotive supply chain that spread technology, manufacturing, and jobs across borders, delivering mobility to millions. Now, with a single stroke of the pen, President Trump's executive order threatening 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada could upend that supply chain,…

InsideEVs · Jan 24, 2025

The Rebooted Smart Car Brand Keeps Getting More Interesting

Everyone knows the Smart car. The sort of roller-skate-shaped microcar was a godsend to city-dwellers all over the world, and in many ways still is. But these days, Smart is half-owned by its original parent company, Mercedes-Benz, while the other half is owned by China's Geely Group. And as Geely…

InsideEVs · Jan 22, 2025

The Polestar 7 SUV is coming in 2026 – and it wants to take the fight to Tesla's Model Y

The Polestar 7 SUV is landing in 2026 – and a more affordable, compact electric SUV could help Polestar attract a new audience.

TechRadar · Jan 22, 2025

Rivian Just Got A Major New Lifeline

The Biden administration's climate change investments are still taking shape even amid the president's very last days in the White House. Over the last few weeks, it's been an absolute blitz: Fast-tracked approvals for loans and grants for all sorts of clean energy projects, including chargers and battery plants. Now days…

InsideEVs · Jan 17, 2025

Chinese cars are close to a US ban – and that could make EVs a lot more expensive

As part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China, the Biden Administration has finalized its rules for banning Chinese EVs in the US market.

TechRadar · Jan 15, 2025

'We Need Each Other’: Why China's Zeekr Is Optimistic About The U.S. And Europe

It was standing room only in Mandalay Bay, one of CES’s satellite locations away from the main Las Vegas Convention Center area. I was late, not realizing just how far it was from my hotel, but CES’ takeover of the entire city can make travel daunting. But I should have…

InsideEVs · Jan 14, 2025