Honda Takes On BYD With New Ye EV Brand, Shows SUVs And GT Concept | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Two electric crossovers are coming before the end of 2024, followed by a grand tourer in late 2025 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Ye P7 and S7 crossovers will hit the roads before the […]
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Mercedes And BYD’s Denza Z9 GT Is A Mega-Watt Monster
Mercedes And BYD’s Denza Z9 GT Is A Mega-Watt Monster | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Denza Z9 GT packs three electric motors producing up to 952 hp and features BYD’s innovate Blade battery https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Denza, a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes, has unveiled […]
Read MoreNew VW Passat Pro Sedan Revealed, But It’s Not For US
New VW Passat Pro Sedan Revealed, But It’s Not For US | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Chinese buyers will have the option between the similarly sized Passat and Magotan sedans by Volkswagen’s SAIC and FAW joint ventures respectively 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The VW Passat Pro revealed its design ahead of an official […]
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Inside Washington’s Role in Microsoft’s Big AI Deal With G42
An A.I. deal as a diplomatic weapon A relatively small deal — by Microsoft’s standards, anyway — is leading to big geopolitical ripples on Tuesday. The tech giant is investing $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati artificial intelligence company. On its face, that may appear to be just another effort by the tech giant to […]
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Why Germany Can’t Break Up With China
When Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, took office in 2021, he pledged that his government would shift his country’s relationship with China away from one of economic dependence. Three years later, talk of scaling back reliance on China has been replaced with calls for equal access to China’s market for foreign firms. That strategy puts the […]
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Jaguar Land Rover Could Use EV Platform From Chery’s Exeed Brand
Jaguar Land Rover Could Use EV Platform From Chery’s Exeed Brand | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Jaguar Land Rover aims to become an all-electric brand by 2030, and such a move might prove useful in achieving that target https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The first Jaguar using an Exeed […]
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Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany tried to strike a delicate balance on a trip to China this week, promoting business ties with his country’s biggest trading partner while criticizing its surge of exports to Europe and its support for Russia. Mr. Scholz met with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in […]
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China’s First Quarter Results Show Growth Propelled by Its Factories
The Chinese economy grew strongly in the first three months of the year, new data shows, as China built more factories and exported huge amounts of goods to counter a severe real estate crisis and sluggish spending at home. To stimulate growth, China, the world’s second-largest economy, turned to a familiar tactic: investing heavily in […]
Read MoreBP’s EV Charging Division Trims 10% Of Workforce, Narrows Focus
BP’s EV Charging Division Trims 10% Of Workforce, Narrows Focus | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> BP Pulse made some bad bets on EV charging and has shed over 100 employees in recent months 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> BP Pulse’s workforce is shrinking, and it’s shifting its focus from 12 international markets, to just […]
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New Cadillac Optiq Interior Shares DNA With The Lyriq
New Cadillac Optiq Interior Shares DNA With The Lyriq | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The Optiq is roughly the same size as the combustion-powered Cadillac XT5 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The new Optiq sits under the Lyriq as Cadillac’s new entry-level electric SUV. Its interior boasts a large […]
Read MoreRefreshed Buick GL8 Is A Chrome-tastic Minivan For China
Refreshed Buick GL8 Is A Chrome-tastic Minivan For China | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Buick is giving its popular GL8 minivan a facelift that adopts the brand’s new design language 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The Buick GL8 will become the latest model to embrace the company’s new design language. The new minivan will […]
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CATL’s Boss Doesn’t Think Solid-State Batteries Will Be Viable Any Time Soon
CATL’s Boss Doesn’t Think Solid-State Batteries Will Be Viable Any Time Soon | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The company has been working on solid-state batteries for a decade but isn’t convinced by them https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Robin Zeng is concerned about the lifespan of solid-state batteries and […]
Read MoreCould This Be China’s New Mazda6 EV?
Could This Be China’s New Mazda6 EV? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The upcoming model, which is expected to succeed the Mazda6 in China, will offer fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrain options 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Changan Mazda is set to unveil a new electrified sedan at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. […]
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U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Company Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain for Key Drugs
A Chinese company targeted by members of Congress over potential ties to the Chinese government makes blockbuster drugs for the American market that have been hailed as advances in the treatment of cancers, obesity and debilitating illnesses like cystic fibrosis. WuXi AppTec is one of several companies that lawmakers have identified as potential threats to […]
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China’s Nuclear Ambitions Have Changed the World
In the middle of the last century, as the United States and Russia rapidly amassed thousands of nuclear weapons, China stayed out of the arms race, focusing its energy on growing its economy and broadening its regional influence. Beijing did build hundreds of nuclear weapons during those years, but the nation’s leaders insisted their modest […]
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State Dept. Is Sending Its Top Diplomat for East Asia to China
The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia will travel to China on Sunday, the State Department announced, just days after President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines in Washington as part of a broad diplomatic outreach in the region to counter China’s aggression. Daniel J. Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary of state […]
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China’s ‘Special Place’ in Modi’s Heart Is Now a Thorn in His Side
Narendra Modi once looked up to China. As a business-friendly Indian state leader, he traveled there repeatedly to attract investment and see how his country could learn from its neighbor’s economic transformation. China, he said, has a “special place in my heart.” Chinese officials cheered on his march to national power as that of “a […]
Read MoreYou Can’t Get A GMC Hummer In Europe But You Can Buy China’s Dongfeng MHero 1
You Can’t Get A GMC Hummer In Europe But You Can Buy China’s Dongfeng MHero 1 | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Over 1,000 hp from four motors, and some impressive off-road technology will help the MHero 1 take on Switzerland before taking Berlin April 12, 2024 at 14:34 <!––> <!– –> Dongfeng’s MHero 1 is […]
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Biden Urged To Ban Chinese EVs, But Should He?
Biden Urged To Ban Chinese EVs, But Should He? | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Ohio senator tells president that China-built cars pose ‘existential threat to American auto industry’ but forgets Tesla and other Western brands also make EVs there https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Stop them now, before it’s […]
Read MoreChina Funneling Billions Into BYD To Crush Tesla And Other EV Makers
China Funneling Billions Into BYD To Crush Tesla And Other EV Makers | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A German report estimates BYD received $2.26 billion in direct subsidies from China in 2022 alone, potentially giving them an unfair advantage 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Germany’s influential Kiel Institute finds that BYD received $2.26 billion […]
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VW To Spend $2.68 Billion Into Chinese Hub For Faster EV Development
VW To Spend $2.68 Billion Into Chinese Hub For Faster EV Development | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The carmaker is aiming to slash development times of local models by over 30% https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 12, 2024 at 08:35 <!––> <!– –> The first model from VW and Xpeng will launch in 2026. […]
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The New Great-Power Politics
The Houthis, the Iran-backed militia that controls much of Yemen, have disrupted the global economy by firing on commercial ships traveling through the Red Sea. But the Houthis have made some exceptions: Ships from China and Russia are allowed to pass without being attacked. This policy, formalized with a diplomatic agreement last month, is the […]
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China Feels Boxed In by the U.S. but Has Few Ways to Push Back
President Biden’s effort to build American security alliances in China’s backyard is likely to reinforce the Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s view that Washington is leading an all-out campaign of “containment, encirclement and suppression” of his country. And there is not much Mr. Xi can do about it. To China, Mr. Biden’s campaign looks nothing short […]
Read MoreZeekr 009 Grand Is The Rolls-Royce Of Minivans
Zeekr 009 Grand Is The Rolls-Royce Of Minivans | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Zeekr is gearing up to introduce an ultra-luxury minivan with four seats and a massive entertainment system 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Zeekr is gearing up to introduce an ultra-luxurious version of the 009 on April 19. The minivan features two […]
Read MoreZeekr 009 Grand Is The Rolls-Royce Of Minivans
Zeekr 009 Grand Is The Rolls-Royce Of Minivans | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Zeekr is gearing up to introduce an ultra-luxury minivan with four seats and a massive entertainment system 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Zeekr is gearing up to introduce an ultra-luxurious version of the 009 on April 19. The minivan features two […]
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BYD And Mercedes Coming After Porsche With Panamera-Like Denza Z9 GT
BYD And Mercedes Coming After Porsche With Panamera-Like Denza Z9 GT | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The new shooting brake has been showcased in Europe and is expected to premiere at the Beijing Auto Show https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> BYD has a 90% share in its Denza joint […]
Read More BYD And Mercedes Coming After Porsche With Panamera-Like Denza Z9 GT
BYD And Mercedes Coming After Porsche With Panamera-Like Denza Z9 GT | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The new shooting brake has been showcased in Europe and is expected to premiere at the Beijing Auto Show https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> BYD has a 90% share in its Denza joint […]
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Porsche Sales Slide Globally, North America Plunges 23%
Porsche Sales Slide Globally, North America Plunges 23% | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> The automaker reported moderate sales increases in certain markets, including Europe https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 11, 2024 at 14:07 <!––> <!– –> The Cayenne was the brand’s best-selling model in Q1, shifting 28,025 units. Sales in North America fell by […]
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Jackson Hinkle Rides Rage Over Israel to Prominence
Jackson Hinkle has cultivated an online persona so incendiary that he has been kicked off YouTube, Twitch and Instagram. He rages on undaunted, even energized. He produces a regular podcast on Rumble, a website popular with many prominent conservatives. He writes dozens of posts a day on X, where his following has surged to 2.5 […]
Read MorePolestar’s Global Q1 Sales Plunge By 40 Percent
Polestar’s Global Q1 Sales Plunge By 40 Percent | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Polestar sold just 7,200 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, nearly 4,900 fewer than it did a year ago 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Polestar delivered 7,200 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, 40 percent fewer than Q1 2023. […]
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In Warning to China, Biden Hosts Summit With Leaders of Japan and Philippines
President Biden intends to use a first-ever joint meeting with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Thursday to send a blunt diplomatic message to an increasingly aggressive China: Beijing’s harassment of Philippine ships in the South China Sea is a violation of international law and must stop. In recent months, Chinese coast guard […]
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