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markets10 hours ago

Asian Markets Plunge as Chip Fears and EU Auto Curbs Hit Stocks

Asian equities fell sharply on Tuesday, led by a deep selloff in South Korean chipmakers and Chinese automakers. The decline followed a weak U.S. tech session and was driven by fears of intensifying competition from Chinese memory producers, a new EU agreement to curb Chinese hybrid car imports, and weak domestic sales data. Investors remain cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation reports and the start of the corporate earnings season.

via Investing.com|
#asian-stocks#chinese-automakers#eu-trade-policy
Ford CEO Warns U.S. Must Act Before Chinese Auto Flood Mirrors Europe
business13 days ago

Ford CEO Warns U.S. Must Act Before Chinese Auto Flood Mirrors Europe

Ford CEO Jim Farley stated that the U.S. still has time to carefully regulate Chinese automaker entry, contrasting it with Europe where it is now too late. He noted Chinese brands' European market share rose from near zero in 2020 to 12% in August 2026. Farley emphasized Ford's strategy of partnering with Chinese firms for technology while competing in other areas, despite recent concerns from the Trump administration regarding these ties.

via CNBC|
#business#chinese-automakers#electric-vehicles
Trump’s Shift on Chinese Auto Plants Sparks Industry Backlash and Supply Chain Irony
automotive-policy28 days ago

Trump’s Shift on Chinese Auto Plants Sparks Industry Backlash and Supply Chain Irony

President Donald Trump has signaled openness to Chinese automakers entering the U.S. market if they build plants and hire American workers, a reversal from previous restrictions. This shift has prompted strong opposition from U.S. automakers and lawmakers, who argue that Chinese competition threatens domestic production. The debate is complicated by the fact that major U.S. brands like Ford maintain significant partnerships with Chinese technology firms, undermining their calls for strict exclusion.

via Autonocion.com|
#alliance-for-automotive-innovation#automotive-policy#chinese-automakers
UK Buyers Flock to Chinese-Made Cars for Value and Tech
business2 months ago

UK Buyers Flock to Chinese-Made Cars for Value and Tech

Chinese automakers are expanding in the UK, drawing buyers with strong value, fit and technology, while China’s auto exports grow globally. Brands like BYD and Geely are gaining traction in UK showrooms (e.g., Lipscomb Cars in Maidstone), helped by the absence of tariffs on plug-in hybrids and notable price gaps versus traditional automakers (BYD’s Seal U vs VW’s Tiguan PHEV). UK imports of Chinese-made cars topped 285,000 last year, as analysts note the market is shifting toward cheaper, well-equipped electrified models even as China’s domestic sales dip and exports rise (up 72% in H1 2026).

via CNBC|
#business#byd#chinese-automakers
China Trials High-Density Solid-State EV Batteries, Claiming 1,500 km Per Charge
technology7 months ago

China Trials High-Density Solid-State EV Batteries, Claiming 1,500 km Per Charge

China’s Changan and GAC are planning 2026 road trials of solid-state batteries in electric cars, with Changan claiming 400 Wh/kg energy density and up to 1,500 km per charge, and GAC aiming to deploy the tech in its Hyptec SUV by year’s end. The move is part of broader work on solid-state chemistries—including sodium-based Naxtra variants—promising higher energy density, safer non-liquid electrolytes, and faster charging (potentially around 12 minutes 0-80%). While solid-state tech eyes quicker adoption, Li-ion batteries are expected to persist during the transition, with researchers reporting even higher densities in some lab-developed chemistries.,

via SlashGear|
#chinese-automakers#electric-vehicles#energy-density
Norway Achieves 96% Electric Car Sales, Leading Global EV Adoption
technology9 months ago

Norway Achieves 96% Electric Car Sales, Leading Global EV Adoption

Norway nearly achieved its goal of phasing out new gas cars by 2025, with EVs making up 95.9% of new car sales, driven by high taxes on combustion vehicles and incentives for electric cars, although future policies may shift buying patterns towards smaller, more affordable EVs. Tesla remains the market leader, with Chinese automakers gaining ground.

via InsideEVs|
#chinese-automakers#electric-vehicles#ev-adoption
BYD Expands European EV Lineup Amidst Auto Show Launches and Tesla Competition
business1 year ago

BYD Expands European EV Lineup Amidst Auto Show Launches and Tesla Competition

BYD is significantly expanding its presence in Europe, increasing its model lineup to over 13 and planning to have more than 1,000 stores across 32 countries by the end of the year, as Chinese automakers intensify their push into the European EV market amidst a price war and trade tensions. They are also forming local partnerships and establishing production facilities to compete with traditional European automakers like Volkswagen and Stellantis.

via Bloomberg.com|
#business#byd#chinese-automakers
BYD Faces Sales and Production Challenges Amid EV Price War
business1 year ago

BYD Faces Sales and Production Challenges Amid EV Price War

BYD experienced its first monthly decline in EV deliveries this year in July, dropping to 341,030 units amid a fierce price war in China's EV market, which has prompted government warnings. While BYD's sales dipped, other Chinese EV makers like Xpeng, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, and Aito showed growth or record shipments, highlighting a competitive and dynamic industry landscape.

via CNBC|
#business#byd#chinese-automakers
China Threatens Retaliatory Car Tariffs Amid US, EU Trade Moves
business2 years ago

China Threatens Retaliatory Car Tariffs Amid US, EU Trade Moves

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares warns that imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in Europe and the U.S. could have severe economic consequences, including job losses and increased inflation. He argues that such tariffs would not protect Western automakers from the competitive edge of lower-cost Chinese manufacturers and calls for a strategic response to the growing market share of Chinese OEMs in Europe. The European Commission is set to decide on potential tariffs on June 5, amid rising tensions between Beijing, Brussels, and Washington over EV trade.

via Reuters|
#business#chinese-automakers#electric-vehicles
"BYD's Affordable Seagull EV Sparks Fear in Global Auto Industry"
automotive2 years ago

"BYD's Affordable Seagull EV Sparks Fear in Global Auto Industry"

Chinese automaker BYD's release of the $10,000 Seagull EV has raised concerns in the U.S. auto industry, despite the company stating it has no immediate plans to enter the U.S. market. With other affordable mass-market EVs potentially following suit, U.S. automakers, including Tesla, are racing to develop their own next-generation, mass-market EVs. The introduction of low-cost Chinese autos backed by government funding could pose a significant threat to the U.S. auto sector, according to industry experts. Despite the warnings, BYD's EV sales have surged, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged the competitiveness of Chinese car companies.

via TESLARATI|
#automotive#byd#chinese-automakers