Neta Auto Sales Fraud: The Shocking Collapse of a Former EV Champion
In the hyper-competitive arena of China’s EV market, sales figures are everything. But what happens when those figures are built on a…
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Why is Geely Taking Zeekr Private? The ‘One Geely’ Strategy Explained
The news that Geely takes Zeekr private just 14 months after its IPO has sent shockwaves through the auto industry. What looks like a…
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The 10-Year Comeback: How Leapmotor Went from Near-Failure to a €1.5B Stellantis Deal
“Three years ago, people said Leapmotor wouldn’t last a year… Ten years have passed, and we are still here.” These were the…
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China Ends the EV “Wild West”: Inside the New Government Rules Reshaping the Auto Industry
The era of relentless, chaotic price wars in China’s electric vehicle market is officially coming to an end. On July 18th, China’s…
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Xpeng’s Trust Crisis: P7 Owners Allege Steering Failures and “Secret Glue Fixes”
“They fixed my car in secret.” Imagine discovering that your vehicle underwent a repair without your knowledge or consent. This sense of…
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European Car Market Sales Data (May 2025)
European Car Market Sales Data (May 2025) Below is the full sales data for the European car market in May 2025, as…
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The ‘PHEV Pivot’: How Chinese Cars Are Sidestepping EU Tariffs and Conquering Europe
While the European car market remains stagnant with a mere 1.3% growth in May 2025, a seismic shift is happening beneath the…
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China’s AEB Mandate: What Happens When a Global Standard Meets a Brutal Price War
On January 1, 2028, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) will become mandatory for nearly all new vehicles in China. At first glance, this…
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The “Poisoned Chalice”: Can a Fourth CEO Save Genesis in China?
If you were to name the most difficult job in the auto industry, my vote would go to “CEO of Genesis China.”…
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Uber Gave Up on Self-Driving. Now It’s Partnering With Baidu to Win the Global Robotaxi Race.
In 2020, Uber sold its self-driving unit, a move widely seen as a white flag of surrender in the costly race for…