Foxconn to establish trial EV production plant in Zhengzhou
Foxconn has taken yet another step closer to producing cars. On July 24, parent company Hon Hai Technology Group reported that its subsidiary Foxconn Technology Group had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Henan provincial government. U…
This 1976 BMW 2002 was converted to electric. How Nomad Motors did it
I moved to Midcoast Maine in 2010, and since that time, there are plenty of local sights Ive become accustomed to. Roadside blueberry stands in the summer, endless lobster boats and angry drivers from Connecticut are all part of life here, and nobody …
Zeekr adds phoneless EV public charging to its cars
Perhaps the biggest advantage of Teslas supercharger network is its ease of use. Public charging using other networks often involves multiple apps and stages to charge an EV. At one time in China, it was necessary to have in the region of five to ten …
China EV registrations in W29: Xiaomi 1,500, Nio 4,600, Tesla 10,500, BYD 66,700
In the third week of July, the China EV market had mixed signals. Xiaomi vehicle registrations were down 35%, and Tesla was down 8%, while Nio was up 35%, and BYD was up 8% Week 29 of the year (W29) was between July 9 and 21. The week W29 of 2023, use…
Xpeng gains 500 orders in two months in the Hong Kong market
Hong Kong has become the latest battleground for Chinese EV producers. Days ago Zeekr chose the city for the launch of the global version of the Zeekr 009 MPV. In 2023 the EV share of Hong Kongs passenger car market was over 36%, and Statista forecast…
Neta enters Brazilian market, will launch three models in Q3 2024
On July 20, Hozon Autos Neta brand announced that its first South American subsidiary officially settled in Paulista Avenue, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 16, and the first three models will be launched in Brazil in the third quarter. This is the third g…
Robotaxis make friends and enemies on the streets of Wuhan
Only Apollo Go gives way to pedestrians in Wuhan, joke the citys citizens. Unfortunately, the Baidu driverless taxis were not so good at giving way last week when one hit an e-bike rider running a red light. Earlier this year, we reported on Baidu’s …
Europe-bound Lynk & Co works on L946 full-size PHEV SUV
The Lynk & Co L946 full-size plug-in hybrid SUV was spotted in China. It stands on the SPA architecture. The L946 will enter the Chinese market next year as the brands new flagship SUV. Lynk & Co is a joint brand under Geely and Volvo establi…
Cambodian PM claims BYD will build a factory in Cambodia, months after BYD hits problems in Vietnam
On July 15, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he had met with Liu Xueliang, CEO of BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, and claimed that BYD would build a 20,000-unit capacity factory in the country. The …
Spain, Hungary or the Czech Republic? SAIC to decide by the end of September for new factory
Chinese media reports that SAIC is negotiating with Spains Ministry of Industry to build a factory in the country to produce MG cars. Reports claim that SAIC Motors will make a decision by September 30. Other countries still in the running include Hun…
Chinese brands very much in attendance at Goodwood Festival of Speed, in the UK
International auto shows are becoming a dying breed, even pre-Covid their popularity was declining. Those that do remain such as IAA Munich are having to find new ways to make themselves relevant. Britain has not had such an event since 2008 when the …
BYD Song L DM-i reached dealers and revealed trims before launch
Chinese dealers began receiving BYD Song L DM-i plug-in hybrid crossovers with a DM 5.0 tech and prepared for the pre-sale start. The Song L DM-i will reportedly enter the market during Q3 this year with a price range of 99,800 – 139,800 yuan (13,750…
Mazda EZ-6 gets ready to roll off production line in China on July 17
July 17 will see the first examples of the Mazda EZ-6 roll off the production line. The EZ-6 is a medium-sized liftback and has been jointly developed by Mazda and Changan. Based on the Changan EPA platform there will be both pure electric and range-e…
Visiting the Consulate General of Pakistan in Shanghai , Promoting Autoparts Industry Cooperation
In the context of deepening international cooperation and promoting the upgrading of the regional auto parts industry, at 10:30 a.m. on July 5, Liang Liping, President of Taizhou Council for the Promotion of International Trade (TCPIT), Ye Lingjun, Di…
China emerges as top car supplier in Israel
Recent data released by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association reveals that Chinese car brands have taken the lead in Israel’s auto market for the first half of 2024, making China the top car supplier to Israel. According to the data, from January …
600,000th Great Wall Cannon rolled off production line
Recently, the 600,000th vehicle under the Great Wall Cannon (also known as Poer or Pao) series rolled off the assembly line at the Great Wall Motor (GWM) Jingmen Smart Factory, becoming the first Chinese high-end pickup brand to reach this milestone, …