Great Wall’s new Haval H9 is coming

Haval H9 can be regarded as the pioneering product of Great Wall Motors’ high-end off-road category. When it first entered the market, it could even compete with Toyota Land Cruiser. By Laura King However, the Haval H9 model has been slightly quiet in the past two years. With the launch of Haval H5 in 2023, ...

Kia electric vehicles support 2024 Australian Open

Kia will provide the official fleet of the event for the 2024 Australian Open (hereinafter referred to as the “2024 Australian Open”), including the high-profile EV9 and EV6. By Laura King The Australian Open is a prestigious tennis Grand Slam event in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting the attention of global audiences. In addition, Kia also ...

EU Anti-Subsidy investigators commence visits to Chinese automakers BYD, Geely, SAIC

Recently, Reuters and other foreign media reported that EU investigators have arrived in China and will visit BYD, Geely Automobile and SAIC from January to February to conduct anti-subsidy investigations at the locations of these three car companies. By Laura King The investigation was launched by European Commission President von der Leyen at the European ...

Will fierce price war begin among Chinese car companies this year

At the beginning of 2024, car companies have successively released report cards for 2023. By Laura King “Phoenix Automotive Research Institute” counted the annual target completion rates of 15 car companies. Among the new energy car companies that disclosed annual sales (delivery) targets, only 3 completed their annual targets, namely BYD 100.8%; Ideal 125%; Lantu ...

Audi’s new flagship SUV Q9 exposed: may become last fuel vehicle

According to foreign media reports, Audi will launch a new flagship SUV model in 2026. By Laura King The car is likely to bear the name Q9 and will be larger than the existing Q7. It is reported that this seven-seat SUV will provide ample legroom for third-row passengers, and its main markets are expected ...

Tesla Cyber Truck vs. Hummer EV

The Tesla Cybertruck versus the Hummer EV: both are very unique electric trucks, to say the least, and both are not very available right now. By Laura King The Cybertruck deliveries have just started in December of 2023, and even though the Hummer EV has been on the road and in production for a couple ...

All new electric cars & trucks coming in 2024

By Laura King All new electric cars being discussed in this article are coming to the market in the US and in Europe, so let’s get going. Acura ZDX now, much like its parent company Honda, is a little late to the electric car revolution, and by a little, I mean a lot. But this ...

LG unveils αble/Bon Voyage concept car US Electronics Exhibition

By Laura King On January 7, 2024, the 57th U.S. Consumer Electronics Exhibition CES 2024 opened in Las Vegas. LG Electronics exhibited a number of scientific and technological achievements at this exhibition, including transparent film antennas and networks in the automotive field. Security Management System (CSMS) Cockpit platform, and two concept products that demonstrate the ...

How founder of BYD went from orphan to electric car billionaire

BYD founder Wang Chuanfu’s fortune is around $15 billion. By Laura King Wang Chuanfu grew up an orphan in one of the poorest regions of China. He is now one of the richest people in China and his company BYD has just surpassed Tesla in global sales of electric cars. From getting Warren Buffett’s backing ...

Chinese car exports increase 63.7% driven by electric vehicles

Chinese car exports increase 63.7% driven by electric vehicles BEIJING — Chinese car exports rose 63.7% in 2023, while domestic sales, encouraged by year-end incentives, rose 4.2%, an industry chamber reported Thursday. By Laura King With the sharp increase in exports, to 4.1 million according to the Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China overtook Japan ...