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Coverage of Chinese EVs, import tariffs, Russian automotive, and the vehicles the US market doesn't carry. Sourced from Carscoops, Electrek, and Car News China.
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BYD’s new flagship EV breaks cover for the first time with over 1,000 km of range [Video]
BYD confirmed its new flagship electric sedan will offer a range of 1,008 km on a single charge. Ahead of its official debut next month, the new EV was spotted in public for the first time.
BYD reveals new Seal 06 EV images ahead of launch
It’s about the same size as a Tesla Model 3, but half the cost. BYD revealed the first images of the new Seal 06 EV ahead of its upcoming launch.
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BMW iX5 LWB debuts with a range of over 620 miles and a huge Theater Screen [Images]
BMW introduced the new iX5 Long Wheelbase in China with a CLTC driving range of over 620 miles (1,000 km) and plenty of digital screens.
2027 BYD Seal 06 official images reveal LiDAR and 240 kW motor
BYD released official images of the 2027 Seal 06 EV, showing exterior updates, roof-mounted LiDAR hardware and reported new motor output options. The post 2027 BYD Seal 06 official images reveal LiDAR and 240 kW motor appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
BYD Da Han sedan with 1,008 km range revealed in official images
The BYD Da Han full-size sedan with 1,008 km of EV range was revealed in official images in China ahead of the official launch. The post BYD Da Han sedan with 1,008 km range revealed in official images appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
A Zeekr SUV Locked Its Owner Out For Over 30 Hours As Soon As It Left China
An anti-theft system meant to deter smuggling stranded a paying customer abroad, and the automaker has now issued a public apology
BYD’s Shenzhen base hit by Typhoon Noul, Da Tang & Ti7 deliveries delayed
While BYD's facilities remain relatively unscathed, there is extensive damage to finished vehicles parked outdoors. The post BYD’s Shenzhen base hit by Typhoon Noul, Da Tang & Ti7 deliveries delayed appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Zeekr promises less lockouts after Chinese 9X owner gets stranded abroad
Zeekr has introduced an unlock code generator in its app, and promises to turn off cross-border lockouts by default. The post Zeekr promises less lockouts after Chinese 9X owner gets stranded abroad appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Freelander 8 interior goes beyond 46-inch display with Snapdragon 8397 ahead of August launch
Freelander 8 interior preview reveals Snapdragon 8397, Huawei ADS, passcode glovebox, Harman Kardon audio and new third-row features ahead of launch. The post Freelander 8 interior goes beyond 46-inch display with Snapdragon 8397 ahead of August launch appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Waymo crashes 1/3 as much as a human driver, says IIHS – with some caveats
Waymo’s autonomous electric taxis crash 68% less than the average human driver, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, with lower-severity crashes on average as well. But there are some important caveats that limit the data.
Land Rover’s fancy Freelander 8 EREV reveals high-tech, ultra-luxe interior
The best seat in Jaguar Land Rover’s newest SUV might not be the one behind the steering wheel! New interior images of the Freelander 8 EREV revealed on Chinese social media show a six-seat, ultra-luxury luxury cabin that looks less “seats six,” and more G6.
BMW’s new iX3 long-wheelbase EV range exposed: 919km and 13.6 kWh/100 km
BMW's new iX3 has a CLTC range of 919 km. The post BMW’s new iX3 long-wheelbase EV range exposed: 919km and 13.6 kWh/100 km appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Geely’s first “boxy” SUV debuts: the Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 delivers 1,113 hp
Geely Galaxy debuts Cruiser 700: a boxy PHEV SUV delivering 1,113 hp. The post Geely’s first “boxy” SUV debuts: the Geely Galaxy Cruiser 700 delivers 1,113 hp appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Voyah opens pre-sales for its Passion S FUV with a 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds
Voyah Passion S opens pre-sales in China, pricing at 45,600 USD. The post Voyah opens pre-sales for its Passion S FUV with a 0-100km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
NHTSA denies Tesla door-release defect petition, opens new door rules
NHTSA has denied a petition asking it to open a defect investigation into the hidden manual door releases on the Tesla Model 3. But in the same decision, the agency agreed to start writing new door-safety rules for the entire auto industry. The denial, published today, covers 179,031 model year 2022
Xpeng issues massive recall for X9 following air suspension failures in high heat
Xpeng to recall over 33,000 X9 MPVs over air suspension problems. The post Xpeng issues massive recall for X9 following air suspension failures in high heat appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Lynk & Co launches 07 GT PHEV wagon with 523 hp
Lynk & Co launches 07 GT PHEV touring car. The post Lynk & Co launches 07 GT PHEV wagon with 523 hp appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
BYD launches the Denza Z9 GT EV in Europe and the UK at over 3X the price
BYD launched its luxury sub-brand Denza in Europe with a little help from James Bond himself. The Denza Z9 GT EV can recharge in as little as 5 minutes, drive nearly 400 miles on a single charge, and looks like something straight out of an action movie.
Ford is building an electric crossover with China’s help, plus a new Bronco is coming
Ford announced plans to build an electric crossover with China’s Geely as part of a new alliance. A new compact SUV is also set to join the Bronco family.
Tesla Autopilot and FSD crashes hit record 207 in a single month
Tesla reported 207 crashes involving its driver-assist systems in a single month — the most it has ever logged. The figure comes from Tesla’s own crash reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The record month lands as Tesla pushes Full Self-Driving harder than ever, an
This country went 100% electric vehicles overnight with a drastic approach
Laos did something no other country has tried: it banned the import of new gas and diesel passenger cars outright. As of June 1, nearly every new car cleared for import has to be electric. It’s the most aggressive EV mandate on the planet right now, and it has almost nothing to do with consumer dema
Electric, autonomous, and there’s 800 of them: inside this week’s BIGGEST deal
In a massive deployment of self-driving trucks that makes most autonomous and electric vehicle deployments look tiny in comparison, Chinese heavy equipment brand Tonly just signed a deal to deliver 800 autonomous, “New Energy” mining trucks to Xinjiang Hanxiang.
NHTSA targets Tesla’s ‘Radar Saves Us’ document in FSD crash probe
NHTSA is now demanding a Tesla internal document titled “Radar Saves Us” as part of its investigation into “Full Self-Driving” crashes in low-visibility conditions. The request is buried in a new 24-part information demand sent to Tesla on July 2, and it points the probe straight at the decision tha
BYD unveils its latest luxury EV with sleek fastback styling and 570 miles of range
BYD revealed the new Denza Z9S, a high-tech luxury electric sedan that can drive over 570 miles (920 km) on a single charge.
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