Trump’s Warning Shot: 100% Tariff For Chinese Cars Made In Mexico | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Trump responds to Biden’s promise to protect Americans from ‘spying’ Chinese vehicles with a threat of a 100% tariff on vehicles crossing in from Mexico 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Former President and 2024 GOP presidential nominee Donald […]
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Nio’s New Mass Market Onvo EV Brand Takes Aim At Tesla
Nio’s New Mass Market Onvo EV Brand Takes Aim At Tesla | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The new brand, formerly known as Alps, will roll out a Tesla Model Y rival later this year March 18, 2024 at 11:00 <!––> <!– –> Chinese automaker Nio has revealed the name of its upcoming mass-market brand: Onvo. […]
Read MoreTesla’s Troubles Raise Questions About Its Invincibility
Elon Musk appeared to be in a defiant mood Wednesday when he stood before employees at Tesla’s factory near Berlin a week after an arsonist set fire to a high-voltage power pylon and brought production to a standstill. “They can’t stop us,” Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive, told workers in a giant tent beside […]
Read MoreWhat Trump’s TikTok Flip-Flop Tells America
When the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly last Wednesday to pass a bill that would require TikTok to divest its Chinese ownership or face an American ban, it provided a glimmer of hope in a dreary political time. This is exactly what a nation should do when it’s getting serious about the national security threat […]
Read MoreWas He Secretly Working for China? This Is What He Told Us.
Not long after we first met, the man said that if Australia was looking for Chinese spies, he was just the type of person they would be looking at — but the authorities would never “dare say I’m Chinese intelligence.” Given the anti-China fervor in Australia, he acknowledged he could come off as suspicious. So […]
Read MoreWho Australia Caught When It Went Looking for Chinese Spies
The police officers asked the man what he meant when he said that involving an Australian government minister in a charity event could benefit “us Chinese.” Was he talking about mainland China and the Chinese Communist Party, or the local Australian Chinese community? Depending on the answer, he faced up to 10 years in prison. […]
Read MoreSecurity expert Chris Krebs on TikTok, AI and the key to survival
Join leaders in Boston on March 27 for an exclusive night of networking, insights, and conversation. Request an invite here. This is part one of a two-part series. VentureBeat recently sat down (virtually) with Chris Krebs, formerly, the inaugural director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and, […]
Read MoreNio And CATL Partner To Make EV Batteries With Longer Lifespans
Nio And CATL Partner To Make EV Batteries With Longer Lifespans | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Longer-lasting batteries could help EVs stay on the road longer, and could help Nio’s battery swap stations become profitable 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> If a pack of hot dogs has 12 wieners, why are there only eight […]
Read MoreGAC Aion S Black Dragon Max Is A Fast & Furious EV Straight From The 2000s
GAC Aion S Black Dragon Max Is A Fast & Furious EV Straight From The 2000s | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The wild-looking EV adds a big wing, a huge diffuser and the face of a dragon on the sides, but no extra power https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson March 15, 2024 at 10:12 <!––> […]
Read MoreWhat China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington
This is not the first time that China has seen a frenzy over TikTok consume Washington. In 2020, former President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order that would have forced TikTok’s Chinese owners to sell the popular app. But Beijing foiled a takeover bid by American buyers by slapping curbs on technology exports. Last […]
Read MoreHonda And Nissan Team Up To Take On Tesla And China
Honda And Nissan Team Up To Take On Tesla And China | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Japanese brands looking into sharing battery and motor tech plus software and other components https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Greater choice in the car market isn’t the only change to come from the […]
Read MoreStelato S9 Is A New Electric Sedan From Tech Giant Huawei And BAIC
Stelato S9 Is A New Electric Sedan From Tech Giant Huawei And BAIC | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> China’s latest electric car is basically a pumped-up Luxeed S7 with a Lincoln Continental butt slapped on 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> If you haven’t heard of Stelato before, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Chinese carmakers […]
Read MoreVW Group To Unveil 30 Cars In 2024, Stays On Course With EVs, Big Plans For U.S.
VW Group To Unveil 30 Cars In 2024, Stays On Course With EVs, Big Plans For U.S. | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Although it admits that 2024 will be challenging, VW believes that product launches will help it grow in the coming year 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Volkswagen Group’s CEO, Oliver Blume, […]
Read MoreTaiwan Is Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk
In Taiwan, the government is racing to do what no country or even company has been able to: build an alternative to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX. Starlink has allowed militaries, power plants and medical workers to maintain crucial online connections when primary infrastructure has failed in emergencies, […]
Read MoreZeekr Mix Electric Minivan Aspires To Rival The VW ID.Buzz
Zeekr Mix Electric Minivan Aspires To Rival The VW ID.Buzz | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Underpinning the new model is an 800-volt architecture and the Geely Sustainable Experience Architecture platform https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> What you’re looking at is the latest model from Chinese carmaker Zeekr. It’s called […]
Read MoreBYD’s Latest EV Costs Less Than A 10-Year-Old Toyota Corolla (In China)
BYD’s Latest EV Costs Less Than A 10-Year-Old Toyota Corolla (In China) | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> BYD has cut the price of the base e2 down to the equivalent of $12,500 in the Chinese market https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Surging automotive juggernaut BYD has just cut prices […]
Read MoreVW’s New Electric ID.UNYX Is A China-Only Cupra Tavascan In Disguise
VW’s New Electric ID.UNYX Is A China-Only Cupra Tavascan In Disguise | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> VW will build the new Unyx electric crossover through its joint venture partnership with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 17 seconds ago <!––> <!– –> Does this new electric vehicle from VW look familiar? Well, […]
Read MoreTikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House Legislation
In a capital where Republicans and Democrats agree on virtually nothing, it was notable when the House overwhelmingly declared on Wednesday that TikTok poses such a grave risk to national security that it must be forced to sell its U.S. operations to a non-Chinese owner. But that glosses over the deeper TikTok security problem, which […]
Read MoreMysterious New VW Sedan Spied With Passat-Inspired Styling
Mysterious New VW Sedan Spied With Passat-Inspired Styling | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Volkswagen appears to be cooking up a new sedan for China and it’s a looker 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Spy photographers have caught a mysterious Volkswagen sedan undergoing cold weather testing. Spied virtually undisguised, the prototype has a Passat-like appearance […]
Read MoreFirst EV From Honda’s Lingxi Brand Aims To Impress Young Chinese Drivers
First EV From Honda’s Lingxi Brand Aims To Impress Young Chinese Drivers | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Scheduled to go on sale later this year, the new Lingxi L EV features 215 hp, LFP batteries, and is similar in size to a Honda Civic 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> After being previewed late last […]
Read MoreLook Out Fiat, China’s Chery Wants To Build Cars In Your Back Yard
Look Out Fiat, China’s Chery Wants To Build Cars In Your Back Yard | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Chery is in discussion with Italian government about building a plant, says report https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Chinese auto industry has some aggressive expansion plans that rely on more […]
Read MoreThis Is The New Mini Aceman Electric Crossover
This Is The New Mini Aceman Electric Crossover | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Described by the company as the MINI model with the broadest appeal, the EV boasts dimensions of 4,075 mm (160.4 inches) in length 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mini is gearing up to unveil the all-new Aceman, but the electric crossover […]
Read MoreHere Are the Only Representatives Who Voted Against the TikTok Ban
Janice Schakowsky (IL) David Schweikert (AZ) Greg Steube (FL) Eric Swalwell (CA) Norma Torres (CA) Juan Vargas (CA) Nydia Velazquez (NY) Nikema Williams (GA) The bill stipulates that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, must sell TikTok to an American company within six months. Otherwise, TikTok will be banned from U.S. app stores. A company associated […]
Read MoreChina Condemns U.S. Proposal to Force the Sale of TikTok
China on Wednesday condemned U.S. lawmakers’ push to force the Chinese parent company of TikTok to sell the popular short video platform. In Washington, House lawmakers were expected to vote on a bill later in the day that would require the Chinese internet company ByteDance to cut ties with TikTok or face a nationwide ban. […]
Read MoreMercedes Boss Pleads With EU To Reduce, Not Increase, Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Mercedes Boss Pleads With EU To Reduce, Not Increase, Tariffs On Chinese EVs | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The executive does not believe in protectionism and says his company did not ask for the probe https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius believes that Europe should lower […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About the TikTok Ban Legislation
House lawmakers are expected to vote starting at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday on legislation meant to force ByteDance, the Chinese internet company, to sell its wildly popular social media app TikTok. The vote would be the latest development in a yearslong cold war between the United States and China over who controls valuable technology […]
Read MoreThe Simple Reason Trump Is Suddenly Defending TikTok
Still, there’s little reason to believe that either politics or policy are behind Trump’s shift on TikTok. Instead, Trump was doing what he did again and again throughout his presidency: listening to a rich friend and then changing his policy advice based on their advice. In this case, the friend was Jeff Yass, a billionaire […]
Read MoreChina’s Exports Surge Are Drawing a Global Backlash
China’s factory exports are powering ahead faster than almost anyone expected, putting jobs around the world in jeopardy and setting off a backlash that is gaining momentum. From steel and cars to consumer electronics and solar panels, Chinese factories are finding more overseas buyers for goods. The world’s appetite for its goods is welcomed by […]
Read MoreLotus Shares Tumble 40% Since IPO, As Parent Geely Plans World Domination
Lotus Shares Tumble 40% Since IPO, As Parent Geely Plans World Domination | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Geely needs to raise funds as it plans to go global, but investor confidence isn’t quite there yet https://www.carscoops.com/author/sam-d-smith/ <!––> by Sam D. Smith 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Taking Lotus Tech public wasn’t the success story […]
Read MoreTrump Gives CNBC a Rambling Answer on Why He Backtracked on TikTok Ban
Former President Donald J. Trump offered a rambling and confusing explanation on Monday of why he had reversed himself on whether the United States should ban TikTok over concerns that its Chinese ownership poses a threat to national security. In a CNBC interview, Mr. Trump said that he still considered the social media app a […]
Read MoreChina’s Growth Slows but Xi Jinping Keeps to His Vision
Even with growth faltering in China, Xi Jinping appears imperiously assured that he possesses the right road map to surpass Western rivals. China’s economy has lurched into a slower gear. Its population is shrinking and aging. Its rival, the United States, has built up a lead in artificial intelligence. Mr. Xi’s pronouncement several years ago […]
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