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Wednesday 14 October 2026
Chinese automakers face three hidden barriers in European expansion
China-based automakers are mounting an aggressive push into Europe, enjoying rapid early momentum. However, supply chain analysts note that the ultra-fast development model perfected...
Wednesday 14 October 2026
China’s NEV export rebate cut puts budget EV makers under margin pressure
China will reduce its export tax rebate for new energy vehicles (NEVs) from 13% to 9% on April 1, 2027, increasing cost pressure on automakers, particularly those selling lower-priced...
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Geely enters Canada, plans first vehicles for 2027
China's Geely has officially entered the Canadian market and plans to launch its first vehicles there in 2027, expanding its North American footprint. Geely has completed its Canadian...
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Analysis: China's EV rebate cut pushes exporters from volume to value
China's planned cut to export tax rebates for new energy vehicles could ripple through global auto markets, intensifying pressure on low-cost exporters while reshaping trade tensions...
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Stellantis rejects brand split, urges EU to reward local carmaking
At the Paris Motor Show, Stellantis NV CEO Antonio Filosa rejected proposals to split the company's European and US brands and said the company would not sell Maserati. The automaker...
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Huawei car brands face trust test: Maextro brakes draw scrutiny, AITO's Europe bid uncertain
Huawei's automotive partnerships are accelerating their overseas expansion while facing growing scrutiny over product safety and brand trust. AITO is reportedly planning to enter the...
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Toyota rewires China JV structure as GAC takes control of FAW Toyota stake
As the push toward smarter vehicle systems and full electrification intensifies alongside China's strengthening position in the EV market, these trends are increasingly prompting overseas...
Monday 12 October 2026
China proposes physical controls and tougher testing for new vehicles
China proposed tighter vehicle design and safety requirements that would restrict fully hidden door handles, virtual controls for critical functions and several interior features in...
Monday 12 October 2026
DIGITIMES Insight: Personal AI agents could reshape who controls the smart cockpit experience

Meta's recent introduction of its personal AI agent, Muse, has renewed interest in AI assistants capable of operating across devices. Unlike conventional...

Thursday 8 October 2026
European carmakers urge delay to battery localization rules
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and European automakers are pressing the European Commission to delay localization rules for EV batteries under the draft...
Thursday 8 October 2026
UK weighs Chinese EV tariffs amid fears of EU exclusion, retaliation from Beijing

Chinese automakers are expanding rapidly in the UK, with their growing presence beginning to influence government policy as well as market competition...

Tuesday 6 October 2026
Analysis: China automakers' US entry paths remain open
The recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded without progress on automotive issues—namely, whether Chinese automakers might...
Monday 5 October 2026
Global EV growth hits the brakes: How automakers are diverging
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales have moved beyond the hypergrowth stage and entered a period of consolidation, with year-over-year growth slowing to just 2% in the first half of...
Monday 5 October 2026
GM, Ford tap Silicon Valley to reshape software, smart driving
General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor are deepening their smart vehicle strategies with support from Silicon Valley technology companies, tapping AI, cloud, and computing capabilities...
Friday 2 October 2026
LG Energy Solution and GM bet LMR can bridge the gap between LFP cost and high-nickel range
For years, automakers have grappled with an underlying paradox stemming from persistent EV raw-material pressures, as supply chains worldwide have been constrained by a familiar battery-chemistry...