How Exports Became the Lifeline for China's Carmakers
Automotive

How Exports Became the Lifeline for China's Carmakers

A brutal domestic price war is squeezing Chinese auto profits, pushing BYD, Chery and Geely toward overseas markets wher...

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Smart #1 Gains 800V Architecture, Charges 10-80% in 12 Minutes
Automotive

Smart #1 Gains 800V Architecture, Charges 10-80% in 12 Minutes

The updated Smart #1 switches to an 800V system, slashing rapid-charge times to 12 minutes and lifting power to 328 bhp....

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Waymo’s Zeekr Imports Top 3,200 Despite 127.5% US Tariffs
Companies

Waymo’s Zeekr Imports Top 3,200 Despite 127.5% US Tariffs

Customs data shows Alphabet’s Waymo has imported thousands of Chinese-built Zeekr vans, far exceeding market expectation...

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Mercedes Faces US Sales Ban Threat Over Chinese Shareholders as Senate Bill Advances
Companies

Mercedes Faces US Sales Ban Threat Over Chinese Shareholders as Senate Bill Advances

A US Senate committee has forwarded a draft bill that would ban imports and sales of connected vehicles from manufacture...

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Geely’s 16‑in‑1 EV Powertrain Hits Record 93.8% Efficiency, Setting Two Guinness World Marks
Automotive

Geely’s 16‑in‑1 EV Powertrain Hits Record 93.8% Efficiency, Setting Two Guinness World Marks

The compact drive unit integrates 16 components, cuts weight to 75 kg and delivers 425 kW while slashing real‑world cons...

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