Why Western Carmakers Struggle as China Races Ahead

Why Western Carmakers Struggle as China Races Ahead

China’s NEV makers are rewriting global auto rules - faster launches, lower costs, and AI-driven factories challenge legacy brands across Europe.

Jul 8, 2025
Full throttle, sudden brakes. China's EV sector is racing ahead—but not without friction.

Full throttle, sudden brakes. China's EV sector is racing ahead—but not without friction.

BYD overtakes Tesla in global EV sales - yet back home, production slows, inventory builds, and subsidies vanish in key Chinese cities.

Jun 27, 2025
Chinese EV OEMs Push Ahead in Europe as Market Share Set to Exceed 12% by 2030

Chinese EV OEMs Push Ahead in Europe as Market Share Set to Exceed 12% by 2030

Europe becomes China’s key EV battleground as BYD, XPeng, and Chery scale up with local plants, sharp pricing, and fast-expanding dealer ties.

Jun 11, 2025
China: May Data Shows Diverging Paths for Top EV Brands

China: May Data Shows Diverging Paths for Top EV Brands

May numbers reveal who's winning on volume—and who’s adjusting course. China’s EV sector in 2025 is no longer just about speed, but staying power.

Jun 3, 2025
The Real Test for Chinese EVs in Europe Isn’t Price. It’s Trust.

The Real Test for Chinese EVs in Europe Isn’t Price. It’s Trust.

While BYD stirs up Europe with its Dolphin Surf, past flops from Nio and Leapmotor show that specs alone don’t sell cars.

May 26, 2025
Consolidation Mode: Why Nio and Geely Are Rethinking Their EV Playbooks

Consolidation Mode: Why Nio and Geely Are Rethinking Their EV Playbooks

China’s EV momentum returns: BYD surges, Zeekr rebounds, and Firefly gains speed—while Nio and Geely quietly reshape the industry from within.

May 20, 2025
Beyond the Numbers: What Q1/2025 Reveals About China’s Next EV Moves

Beyond the Numbers: What Q1/2025 Reveals About China’s Next EV Moves

BYD leads, Xiaomi scales, and Leapmotor surges—China’s top EV brands are charging into 2025 with bold moves and bigger global bets.

May 5, 2025
China’s EV Makers Shift Gears Amid Trade Headwinds

China’s EV Makers Shift Gears Amid Trade Headwinds

As China’s EVs soar at home, Europe, Russia, and the U.S. push back. Leapmotor bets on the B01, Xpeng bridges cars and AI with its robot Iron.

May 1, 2025
China Doubles EV Sales in Two Years – Europe Can’t Keep Up

China Doubles EV Sales in Two Years – Europe Can’t Keep Up

China's NEV market doubled in two years—Europe lags behind as Nio hits records, Leapmotor outpaces Tesla, and BYD reboots its European strategy.

Apr 24, 2025
German Precision vs. Chinese Speed – Who Wins the EV Race?

German Precision vs. Chinese Speed – Who Wins the EV Race?

China hits new EV highs, but only the biggest will survive. BYD struggles in Europe, while mindset gaps keep slowing down the West.

Apr 21, 2025
China: Megawatt Visions Collide with Real-World Constraints

China: Megawatt Visions Collide with Real-World Constraints

BYD’s ultra-fast charging, Leapmotor’s shifting strategy, and what Denza’s launch says about China’s premium EV playbook.

Apr 14, 2025
Only one Chinese carmaker will succeed in Europe – and it’s not who you think.

Only one Chinese carmaker will succeed in Europe – and it’s not who you think.

EU tariffs hit hard: Chinese carmakers pivot to hybrids and combustion engines as MG Motor alone gains traction in an increasingly hostile market.

Mar 11, 2025
3 Quick News and one question.

3 Quick News and one question.

BYD surpasses Tesla as China leads global car exports, while new factories in Brazil, Hungary, and beyond signal a shift in global auto power.

Feb 25, 2025
Chinas Expanding Automotive Influence in Europe and Beyond

Chinas Expanding Automotive Influence in Europe and Beyond

GAC Motors targets Europe with local design and advanced tech, but faces steep hurdles in brand perception, pricing, and execution.

Jan 28, 2025
EU Tariffs Push Chinese EV Makers to Pivot Strategies

EU Tariffs Push Chinese EV Makers to Pivot Strategies

EU tariffs hit Chinese EVs hard—smart Europe warns of higher prices and slower electrification, while talks continue for fairer trade terms.

Jan 14, 2025
How Chinese EVs Are Reshaping Global Markets

How Chinese EVs Are Reshaping Global Markets

Chinese brands lead Southeast Asia’s EV shift as NEV exports surge and localized factories in Thailand and Indonesia reshape regional mobility.

Dec 17, 2024
China-EU Tariff Clash Shakes EV Industry

China-EU Tariff Clash Shakes EV Industry

EU tariffs of up to 35% hit Chinese EVs—SAIC fights back in court, China halts new factory plans, and tensions reshape Europe’s auto future.

Nov 5, 2024
Europe Must Act Fast in EV Race

Europe Must Act Fast in EV Race

Daniel Kirchert warns Europe risks falling behind in EV tech—Chinese brands outpace EU automakers with faster development and lower costs.

Sep 24, 2024
Pioneering the EV Era: Chinas bold New Moves

Pioneering the EV Era: Chinas bold New Moves

BYD, Li Auto, XPeng, and Zeekr post record August sales—Chinese EV brands extend their momentum amid rising domestic and global demand.

Sep 10, 2024
It's Five Minutes to Midnight for Europe.

It's Five Minutes to Midnight for Europe.

Daniel Kirchert warns: Europe risks falling behind in the EV race if it sticks to tariffs instead of embracing innovation and partnerships with China.

Aug 27, 2024
EU Penalties on Chinese EVs, P3 Market Insights, and Volkswagen China Ambitions

EU Penalties on Chinese EVs, P3 Market Insights, and Volkswagen China Ambitions

China's EV market is nearing saturation, with over 200 OEMs in fierce price wars—prompting urgent global expansion to avoid collapse.

Jul 30, 2024
EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Analyzing the Road Ahead

EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs: Analyzing the Road Ahead

ACE Chairman Stefan Heimlich rejects EU tariffs, stressing affordable EVs are key to meeting climate goals.

Jul 2, 2024