A shift in Canadian trade policy toward Chinese electric vehicles is being met with changing consumer attitudes, as new polling suggests that many Canadians are increasingly open to purchasing lower cost EVs from China. Recent survey data indicates that 53 percent of Canadians
JSW MG Motor, the Indian joint venture between China’s SAIC Motor and India’s JSW Group, plans to invest up to 440 million dollars over the next few years to expand its manufacturing footprint and accelerate its push into hybrid and electric vehicles, according
Chinese automakers are intensifying efforts to secure a manufacturing foothold in Mexico, with BYD and Geely emerging as finalists to acquire a shuttered Nissan Mercedes Benz joint venture plant in Aguascalientes, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move signals a potential
Major Chinese car manufacturers have significantly reduced the time they take to pay suppliers, following stronger regulatory scrutiny from Beijing over aggressive pricing practices in the country’s highly competitive auto market. An industry body said payment cycles that once stretched close to a
Chinese automakers strengthened their foothold in Europe during 2025, steadily increasing sales across multiple markets despite regulatory pressure and rising trade tensions. Fresh industry data shows that Chinese brands doubled their combined share of Europe’s passenger car market to around 6 percent last
The European Union has agreed to exempt Volkswagen’s Cupra Tavascan electric SUV from additional duties imposed on China made electric vehicles, marking a notable exception within the bloc’s broader trade measures aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers. The decision follows months of negotiations and
Global carmakers led by Tesla are intensifying efforts to defend their position in China’s fiercely competitive electric vehicle market, using the China International Import Expo in Shanghai as a showcase for advanced technology, intelligence features, and autonomous driving capabilities. The event has become
China’s electric vehicle maker Nio is pushing ahead with an ambitious expansion of its battery swapping network, raising US$2.6 billion to reinforce a technology it believes still has a long-term role in the country’s fast evolving EV market. The Shanghai based company says
Tesla has begun operating a dedicated artificial intelligence training centre in China, marking a major step in its push to commercialise self driving technology in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The move comes as competition accelerates among global and domestic carmakers racing
Toyota Motor has appointed its finance chief, Kenta Kon, as its next chief executive officer, signalling a strategic shift as the world’s largest automaker faces intensifying competition from rapidly advancing Chinese rivals. The leadership change, announced on Friday, will take effect on April
