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The global auto industry is splitting into two very different worlds — what legendary auto expert Michael Dunne calls “a tale of two countries.” Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights LLC, has spent decades at the centre of the industry, including leadership roles as President of General Motors Indonesia and Managing Director of JD Power China. On one side stands the United States, increasingly resembling a modern-day Cuba: a market dominated by oversized, fuel-hungry SUVs aimed at a shrinking audience, while legacy automakers squeeze the last profits from internal combustion engines. Last year alone, Detroit's Big Three wrote off more than $50 billion in EV investments. On the other side is China, moving at extraordinary speed and scale. The recent Beijing Auto Show showcased the country's relentless innovation: 38 hectares of exhibition space — roughly 50 football fields — featuring 1,451 vehicles, including 181 world debuts, and attracting 1.3 million visitors, with only 65,000 coming from overseas. It is no longer just about BYD. Chinese giants such as Geely, SAIC, and FAW have caught up rapidly, transforming China into a market where internal combustion vehicles already feel like an afterthought. Only two foreign automakers still command real respect in China: Toyota and Tesla. Others — including Honda, Nissan, and most European manufacturers — are steadily losing ground.Meanwhile, much of the rest of the world is accelerating toward electrification as rising oil prices reshape consumer behaviour. Countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Mexico are embracing EVs, while electric vehicle sales continue to surge across Europe. Battery technology is still advancing, but the next decisive battleground is autonomy. Here, the United States maintains a lead through companies like Waymo and Tesla — though Chinese competitors are closing the gap quickly. 2026 may also mark the tipping point for electric trucks becoming mainstream, with adoption expected to accelerate rapidly once scale economics take hold. So how can non-Chinese automakers compete? Not through protectionism, but by learning from China's playbook: moving faster, investing more aggressively in next-generation technologies, and, in some cases, partnering directly with Chinese firms. Yet another major challenge looms over the industry: excess manufacturing capacity. Factories in both Europe and China are currently operating at only around 50% utilisation, with the United States performing only slightly better. Dunne's upcoming book, Car Wars, due out next year, explores this seismic shift in detail. It tells the story of how China built the world's most powerful EV ecosystem — and whether Western automakers can survive the collision.
AI is moving from chatbots to agents, batteries are getting cheaper and longer-lasting, and China is emerging as a serious innovation engine across EVs, robotics and autonomous driving. Loftus Peak's Anshu Sharma joins Bryce and Ren to unpack where disruption is accelerating, how investors can separate hype from real revenue, and why the best opportunities may still be early.In this episode:00:00 Cheaper to hire a human than to use AI? 01:51 What's changed since Anshu was last on 03:50 The third AI inflection point explained 06:26 Are we still early in the AI investment cycle? 08:05 The warning signs of an AI bubble 11:28 Why most investors get disruption wrong 16:36 How Loftus finds the best company in a trend 19:37 Humanoid robots: hype or reality? 24:56 Inside China's robotics ecosystem 26:11 Beijing Auto Show: the battery that changed his mind 27:52 Sodium-ion batteries and the next leg of EVs 32:01 So where does Tesla fit in now? 36:55 Knowing when to sell a disruptive stock39:08 Why Loftus has been in and out of NVIDIA 4 times 42:28 Anshu's best company ever, book pick and adviceETFs and Stocks mentioned: Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund (ASX: LPGD), Loftus Peak Global Disruption Fund Unhedged (ASX: LPJD), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG), Samsara (NYSE: IOT), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Tencent (HKEX: 0700), CATL (SZSE: 300750), BYD (HKEX: 1211), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)Recommendations: The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia and the World's Most Coveted MicrochipThis episode has been sponsored by Loftus Peak.Support from partners like Loftus Peak help us keep all our content free.If you want to learn more about Loftus Peak's Global Disruption active ETF (ASX: LPGD) head here.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We're particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the CarQuicks Automotive Podcast, your weekly automotive podcast covering car news, industry trends, new vehicle reveals, performance cars, EVs, automotive culture, and honest enthusiast opinions from across the industry.In Episode 122, we break down Audi's upcoming Q9 interior reveal and discuss whether legacy luxury automakers are redesigning their vehicles to compete with rapidly growing Chinese EV brands showcased at the Beijing Auto Show.We also dive into the future of the Fast & Furious franchise as Vin Diesel and Peacock prepare multiple new shows tied to the series, and what this means for automotive entertainment culture moving forward.Lexus officially announced the upcoming Lexus TZ, a new three-row electric luxury SUV expected to share roots with the Toyota Highlander EV. We discuss the Direct4 AWD system, rear-wheel steering, expected range, luxury features, and whether this upscale EV SUV actually makes sense in today's market.Plus:• Lexus RX500h F SPORT impressions• 2026 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition thoughts• GR Corolla updates, and community meet discussion• Toyota Land Cruiser ownership costs• Rumors of a Toyota RAV4-based pickup truck• The future of Toyota and Lexus electrificationIf you enjoy automotive podcasts focused on real enthusiast discussion, car reviews, automotive news, performance cars, EVs, and the future of the car industry, make sure to subscribe to the CarQuicks Automotive Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available.Enjoy!-#CarQuicks#CarQuicksPodcast#AutomotivePodcast#CarPodcast#CarNews#AutoNews#CarTalk#CarsOfInstagram#YouTubeCars#CarCommunity#AutomotiveIndustry#PerformanceCars#LuxuryCars#ElectricVehicles#EVNews#Toyota#Lexus#Audi#GRCorolla#LandCruiser#MazdaCX50#FastAndFurious#PodcastRecommendations#NewCars#CarCulture-00:00 Introduction01:12 Audi Q9 |Interior Reveal | Chasing Chinese Interior?07:45 Lexus TZ | 3-Row Luxury EV SUV | Comparing the RX500h F-Sport20:05 What am I driving this Week? | 2026 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition21:28 Recognizing how far I've come | Reviewing Cars23:46 Toyota HINTS at a RAV4-based Pickup Truck26:45 Fast & Furious TV Shows | Old Automotive TV Shows I loved28:50 I'm attending the MAMA Spring Rally at Road America30:53 GR Corolla & Land Cruiser UPDATES32:03 Outro
The Beijing Auto Show is now the world's largest auto show — and its most important. It's where China's automakers show off their new innovations and newest models to a huge audience of domestic consumers and global influencers. As one attendee observed, there were more EV models in one room of the show than there are available for sale in the entire U.S. car market.So what was it like to be there in person? On today's episode of Shift Key, Rob talks with Kate Logan, the director of the China Climate Hub and Climate Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute; and Jeremy Wallace, the A. Doak Barnett Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.Jeremy and Kate attended this year's show and left with some strong impressions. They also chat with Rob about whether China has solved the EV charging problem, what tech was most impressive (and what was absent) from the expo, and how American policymakers should work with China's world-leading battery and EV manufacturing firms. Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap News.You can find a full transcript of the episode here.Mentioned:WSJ: Chinese EVs can already be seen in the US… in El PasoThe new Carnegie Mellon report: An Industrial Strategy for Ranking Risk and Opportunity in Energy & AI Supply ChainsBloomberg on the Ford and CATL dealJeremy's recent work in Heatmap: China Can't Decide If It Wants to Be the World's First ‘Electrostate'--This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by ...Heatmap Pro brings all of our research, reporting, and insights down to the local level. The software platform tracks all local opposition to clean energy and data centers, forecasts community sentiment, and guides data-driven engagement campaigns. Book a demo today to see the premier intelligence platform for project permitting and community engagement.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recorded live at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Elliot Richards sits down with Dr. Zhu Lingbo "LB", CTO of CATL's International Business Unit, for a conversation about the battery technologies that are reshaping the automotive industry. From 3-minute charging and 1,500 km batteries to the reality of solid-state development, this episode delves into the breakthroughs, bottlenecks, and global power struggle defining the future of EVs. LB Zhu explains how CATL's latest Qilin and Shenxing battery platforms are pushing energy density, charging speed, and weight reduction further than ever before, and why the company believes lighter batteries may matter just as much as bigger ones. In this episode: CATL's 3 min 44 sec charging breakthrough 350 Wh/kg "Condensed State" batteries Why EV weight is becoming a major battleground The real timeline for solid-state batteries CATL's expansion into Germany and Europe The future of battery recycling and circular supply chains China vs Europe in the global battery race 0:00 CATL's Vision for the Future of EVs 2:18 Qilin vs Shenxing: CATL's New Battery Breakthroughs 5:41 3-Minute Charging: How Fast Can EVs Really Get? 8:02 Sodium-Ion Batteries & the Next Chemistry Shift 10:27 Why EV Weight Is the Industry's Next Big Battle 14:20 Why 500 Wh/kg Batteries Aren't Ready for Cars 16:15 The Truth About Solid-State Batteries 19:06 Europe's EV Slowdown & Global Electrification Trends 23:18 Inside CATL's Expansion Into Germany 27:25 Battery Recycling & the Circular Economy Future 31:48 What EVs Will Look Like in 2036 Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #CATL #EVBattery #ElectricVehicles #SolidStateBattery #FastCharging #EVTechnology #BatteryTechnology #ElectricCars #Shenxing #QilinBattery #EverythingElectric #EVNews #ChinaEV #BatteryInnovation #FutureOfTransport #Electrification #SodiumIon #BatteryRecycling #EnergyStorage #BeijingAutoShow
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Episode #1336: Chinese automakers quietly prep a Canadian invasion, dealers ramp up ad spend amid tariff uncertainty, and even the Cozy Coupe gets an EV twistShow Notes with links:Chinese automakers are laying the groundwork to enter Canada, with hiring, vehicle sightings, and dealer conversations signaling real momentum. With a new 49K EV import quota opening this year, brands like BYD, Geely, and Chery are positioning early for market entry.Geely's Zeekr brand is already hiring senior leadership in Toronto, signaling active plans for sales, service, and dealer network development.Chery is testing vehicles in Toronto and courting Canadian dealers, even flying some to the Beijing Auto Show to build early relationships.BYD is moving fastest on retail, aiming to open as many as 20 stores this year through local partnerships.Despite the activity, no official quota allocations have been issued yet, and sales likely won't begin until late this year.Rising tariffs and shifting inventory levels are putting dealer marketing back in the spotlight. As uncertainty creeps into pricing and supply, dealers are leaning harder into advertising to guide consumers.Dealers spent $9.22B on advertising last year, up 4% and nearing pre-pandemic levels as the market stabilizes.Digital dominates, capturing 73% of ad budgets, with third-party listings, search, and social leading the chargeDealers spent an average of $705 per new vehicle sold on advertising, still well above pre-pandemic levels despite a slight year-over-year dip.Third-party listing sites alone captured over 20% of total ad spend, making them the single largest channel in dealer marketing budgets.“The future of the U.S. auto industry is murky… effects are difficult to quantify,” said NADA Chief Economist Patrick Manzi.Even the toy aisle isn't immune to the EV transition. Little Tikes is giving its iconic Cozy Coupe a plug-in twist, introducing a playful charging station that mirrors the real-world shift from gas pumps to electrons.Little Tikes launched a $33 “Cozy E-Charging Station” accessory for its classic Cozy Coupe, aimed at kids ages 18 months to 5 years.The plug fits right into the existing fuel door, signaling how seamlessly EVs are replacing gas—even in pretend play.The Cozy Coupe itself still runs Flintstones-style, powered by kids' feet—not batteries.The toy has sold up to 500,000 units annually at its peak, making it one of the most recognizable “vehicles” in America.At $65 for the car, it may be the cheapest “EV” on the market, even if range is limited to the living room.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
In this special on-the-road episode of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing drive a Li Auto i6 from Beijing to Shanghai using Li Auto's latest hands-free VLA intelligent driving system — experiencing firsthand how quickly China's EV ecosystem is evolving. The trip comes immediately after the massive Beijing Auto Show, where over 1,400 vehicles, 180+ debuts, and dozens of new brands highlighted how intense and competitive China's EV market has become.Tu and Lei break down:Li Auto's new VLA Driver Model and real-world NOA performanceXPeng's latest VLA 2.0 rollout and robotaxi ambitionsBYD and CATL's escalating battery and charging warWhy large Chinese SUVs are now targeting North America's most profitable segmentsThe rise of Huawei-backed brands and the growing influence of Chinese tech suppliersHow global automakers are increasingly relying on Chinese software, batteries, and ADAS systems to stay competitiveThe episode also captures the realities of driving EVs in China today — ultra-fast charging, crowded charging stations, nonstop product launches, and a level of EV infrastructure that still feels years ahead of most global markets.From autonomous driving and battery breakthroughs to the growing divide between China and the West, this episode offers a rare, firsthand look into the future of mobility — from inside the driver's seat.___
Die Beijing Auto Show ist inzwischen die größte ihrer Art: über 1.800 ausgestellte Fahrzeuge, mehr als 200 Pressekonferenzen, und ein Tsunami neuer Modelle auf dem Markt. Und das, obwohl der neuestes Fünf-Jahres-Plan der chinesischen Regierung gar keinen Fokus mehr auf Elektromobilität legt. Was ist da los? Die chinesische Automobilindustrie ist in vielen Gesichtspunkten auf Augenhöhe aufgerückt. Die Kunden werden mit Features überschüttet, China ist Marktführer für Traktionsbatterien. Nun rückt das nächste strategische Bauteil in den Mittelpunkt: die Chips für die hochintegratierten Controller, die zukünftige Heimat von Infotainment, automatisiertem Fahren und KI im Fahrzeug. Wer die Chips kontrolliert, macht sich unabhängig von geopolitischen Spannungen und kann Kosten sparen. Zeit also, dass wir uns das aus der Nähe anschauen. Unser Studiogast Augustin Friedel ist wie ich (Christof) beim "SW defined Vehicle" aktiv und begleitet Automobilfirmen in der Umsetzung ihrer Software-Plattformen. Und auch er war in Beijing auf der Auto Show und bringt viele Eindrücke und Beobachtungen mit. Wir wollen von ihm wissen: Was bedeutet der sprichwörtliche "China Speed" für die europäischen Automobilhersteller, und welche Chancen haben sie aufzuholen? Was müssen die Hersteller können, und welche Rolle spielen Partnerschaften in dieser neuen Spielzeit? Und geht es wirklich um Technologie? Hört rein in eine tolle Folge mit Augustin!
The war in Iran and high oil prices are driving a surge in demand for China's electric vehicles abroad, with sales in March jumping more than 50% in countries such as Australia, Brazil and Germany. However, the domestic market paints a bleaker picture. Total domestic auto sales slumped 17% in the first quarter amid a brutal price war, subsidy pullbacks and a new 5% EV tax. Adding to the pressure, global giants like Volkswagen are fighting back with new, highly competitive models, leveraging a localized cost base to regain their footing in the world's largest auto market. Bloomberg Intelligence's Michael Dean, head of global autos research, and Joanna Chen, Asia autos analyst, join John Lee on the Asia Centric podcast fresh from their trip to the Beijing Auto Show. They unpack the sheer scale of the event, which featured 1,400 cars on display, highlighting the intense competition driven by advanced tech and aggressive pricing. The analysts also discuss how foreign automakers are learning toward exporting vehicles using "China speed" and explore the outlook for Europe's ultra-luxury brands such as Ferrari.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ginny and Steve are back from China with a proper debrief after the Beijing Auto Show – less jet lag, more perspective. They chat about the sheer scale of the show, the standout cars, and what it's really like on a first visit.There's plenty of EV news to get into, including the VW ID. Polo reveal, Renault 5 updates (and even a Lego version), plus a Freelander comeback. Barnard's Bargain returns, and the team tackles your questions—from the best family EVs to buy, to road-tripping across Europe, financing options, and whether to go used or take a punt on new Chinese brands.As always, there are your comments, some strong opinions on self-driving tech, and a warm welcome to this week's “electric virgins” making the switch.Message us at podcast@electrifying.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US Navy says it is now providing “guidance” to commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. But because of the strait's geographical constraints, protecting vessels from threats will be far from easy. Also, this year's Beijing Auto Show was all about SUVs, but these cars are not like other gas guzzlers. And, the Nigerian government is planning to repatriate its citizens amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. Plus, Cameroonian singer Irma adds her own twist in a performance accompanied by DRC's Kinshasa Orchestra. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Episode #250 of China EVs & More dives into a turning point moment for the global auto industry as China's EV market enters a new phase ahead of the Beijing Auto Show.Tu Le and Lei Xing break down an explosion of flagship SUV launches across Chinese brands — from NIO, XPeng, Zeekr, and LeapMotor — all competing in the same $40K–$60K range with similar tech, features, and performance. The result? A hyper-competitive market where price has become the ultimate differentiator. But that's just one side of the story.The episode also explores:Why Chinese EVs are converging on identical feature sets (800V, ADAS, AI chassis)How foreign automakers (VW, Nissan, Audi) are attempting a comeback in ChinaWhy marketing costs and partnerships may determine survival for legacy OEMsAnd how China's EV ecosystem is shifting from price wars → brand differentiationThis is not just about China anymore — it's about who wins the global auto reset.
It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 30 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyVOLKSWAGEN OPENS ID POLO ORDERS IN EUROPEVolkswagen has opened order books for the ID Polo, an all-electric small car starting at €24,995, built on the upgraded MEB+ platform to compete with Chinese EVs in Europe's mass market. It offers three power outputs, two battery options (37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC) with up to 455 km WLTP range, a 13-inch touchscreen, 441 litres of boot space, and vehicle-to-load capability.BMW IX3 RANGE TARGET RISES TO 434 MILESBMW has raised its projected EPA range estimate for the U.S.-spec iX3 xDrive50 to 434 miles, an 8.5% increase over earlier guidance, though final EPA certification is still pending. Priced from around $60,000, the iX3 is launching in the U.S. in May 2026, with customer deliveries expected in late September or early October after mass production begins in early September.FORD MODEL E STILL BURNS CASHFord's electric car division Model e lost $777 million in Q1 2026, roughly $23,000 per EV sold, despite a $72 million year-on-year improvement and a 10% rise in volumes to around 34,000 units. Ford's near-term focus is improving margins on existing EVs while developing next-generation models on its Universal EV platform and expanding into battery storage through the newly launched Ford Energy.CITROËN PLOTS SUB-€15,000 CITY EVCitroën CEO Xavier Chardon has confirmed plans for a sub-€15,000 A-segment electric city car, positioning it as a modern equivalent of the 2CV to help restore European car buying, which remains three million buyers per year below pre-pandemic levels. A concept is expected at the Paris motor show in October, with a production version to follow within a couple of years at a price well below the current ë-C3.JEEP AVENGER GETS FIRST FACELIFTJeep has given the Avenger its first major update since its 2023 launch, debuting the revised model in Rio de Janeiro with a redesigned seven-slot grille that lights up at night and brings it visually closer to the newer Jeep Compass. A dedicated European launch is planned later in 2026, significant given the Avenger won the 2023 European Car of the Year and has been central to Jeep's European recovery.RIVIAN SIGNALS SECOND R2 SHIFTRivian appears to be quietly staffing a second production shift for the R2 at its Normal, Illinois plant, with a LinkedIn post from a newly promoted R2 Group Leader confirming he is "ramping production on night shift." Volume R2 production began on April 22, with early units going to employees for several months of real-world software data collection ahead of external customer deliveries.MG 07 TO GET MOMENTA R7 SYSTEMSAIC's MG has confirmed the upcoming MG 07 fastback sedan will be among the first vehicles to feature Momenta's R7 autonomous driving system, unveiled at Beijing Auto Show as a direct rival to Tesla's FSD v14. Momenta's R7 supports weekly over-the-air updates, targets a deployed fleet of 200,000 vehicles by end-2026, and plans European robotaxi deployments later this year through a partnership with Uber.UK EV FLEET TOPS TWO MILLIONThe UK's zero-emission vehicle fleet reached 2 million registrations at the end of 2025, representing 4.8% of all licensed vehicles, with 528,000 newly registered in 2025 alone and electric cars taking 23.4% of new car sales. The government's Electric Car Grant, offering up to £3,750 off qualifying EVs, has already been used by over 100,000 buyers and has driven a 10% rise in electric car demand.SWEDEN EV SHARE HITS 64.9% IN Q1Plugin EVs captured 64.9% of Sweden's auto market in Q1 2026, up from 58.0% a year earlier, with BEVs alone reaching 40.7% market share on a 21% volume increase despite the overall market shrinking 2%. A new BEV incentive scheme targeting lower-income rural households helped sustain momentum, while the Volvo EX40 held the top BEV sales spot for the third consecutive quarter.LGES 46-SERIES ORDERS TOP 440 GWHLG Energy Solution secured over 100 GWh of new orders for its 46-series cylindrical cells in Q1 2026, pushing its total backlog above 440 GWh, with the new business widely attributed to a reported ten-year BMW Group contract worth approximately €5.8 billion. The deal is said to cover both 4695 and 46120 cell formats linked to BMW's Neue Klasse platform, and would mark LGES's first time supplying cells for BMW battery-electric vehicles.ROLLS-ROYCE TESTS SECOND ELECTRIC VEHICLESpy photos have revealed Rolls-Royce testing an unnamed electric utility vehicle that closely matches the proportions and silhouette of the Cullinan, the brand's most popular model since its 2018 launch. Reports suggest this is not a next-generation Cullinan replacement but rather a separate new product alongside it.
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla Semi entering production, our Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive, Rivian's earnings, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line Tesla launches Basecharger for Semi, reveals $188,000 Megacharger Tesla ‘Robotaxi' unsupervised fleet finally shows some signs of ramping up Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it's a glimpse at the future of the auto industry Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving' anymore First drive: next-gen Xiaomi SU7 shows how fast Chinese EVs are improving Rivian (RIVN) lifts production capacity for its Georgia plant by 50% to 300K vehicles annually CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/GyQpprHhIS0
Three stories on the last day of April — all connectedto your portfolio.Trump started a war with Iran in February. Oil hit $104.The Strait of Hormuz closed. And Chinese EV exports hit arecord high in March — up 140% year over year according tothe China Passenger Car Association. Solar, batteries, andEVs combined rose 70% in total export value. China's batteryexports alone hit $10 billion in a single month.Diesel is up over 100% in parts of Southeast Asia. Countriesthat depended on Middle Eastern oil don't need governmentincentives to switch to EVs anymore — their fuel bill isthe incentive. Trump started a war that accidentallyaccelerated the global case for Chinese clean energy.NIO's battery asset operator Mirattery issued its secondgreen ABN of 2026 — another 1 billion yuan, bringingcumulative issuance to 4 billion yuan total. The seniortranche carries a coupon rate of just 2.00% — below China's3.00% benchmark lending rate. The issuance was oversubscribed.Rates are trending down. The swap network is now raisinginstitutional capital at premium terms. That's infrastructure,not just a product feature.Big Tech reported last night. Microsoft beat. Amazon beat.Alphabet beat and rose 10%. Meta beat and fell 5% on flatQ2 revenue guidance. Combined AI capital expenditure acrossthe four companies has hit $725 billion for 2026. The marketis no longer rewarding beats — it's demanding proof thatthe spending is generating returns right now. Alphabet showedit. Meta didn't. The scoreboard reflects that.May is NIO's biggest month in company history.ES9 official launch. Onvo L80. Beijing Auto Show public days.---
What is it like at the 2026 Auto Show in Beijing? On episode 412 of Smart Driving Cars, we get a look at the show floor, courtesy of CCNY Professor Camille Kamga, Director of the University Transportation Research Center. EVs, automation and more! Plus robotaxis, long haul trucking, Tesla, Waymo and more. Tune in and subscribe.
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Episode #1329: Lawmakers push to block Chinese vehicles as they sit just miles from the U.S. border. Meanwhile, those same brands are gaining attention from American drivers. Plus, a new “most trusted companies” list shows how perception is shaping retail and automotive players alike.Show Notes with links:A growing group of U.S. lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to keep Chinese automakers out of the American market entirely, even as consumer interest rises and some leaders float U.S.-based production.More than 70 House Democrats are pushing to maintain a full ban on Chinese vehicles entering the U.S. market.The current restrictions stem from 2025 rules citing national security concerns, especially around data collection from connected vehicles.Despite high tariffs and bans, consumer curiosity about Chinese EVs is increasing, especially with the Beijing Auto Show currently happeningThe debate gets complicated as Trump made comments in January welcoming Chinese automakers building plants and jobs on U.S. soil.“We must not cede the American auto industry to a strategic competitor intent on global dominance,” lawmakers said.Chinese automakers may be locked out of the U.S., but just five miles from the Texas border, they're gaining traction with low prices and high-tech features. Chinese brands like BYD, Geely, and Great Wall are thriving in Mexico with EVs, hybrids, and gas vehicles priced well below U.S. offerings.Dealerships near El Paso are attracting attention from American shoppers, with some buyers and drivers already bringing vehicles into the U.S. under legal exceptions.One driver regularly commutes into Texas in a Chinese plug-in hybrid.Executives warn the pricing pressure is real, with some saying competing at Chinese price points would mean losing money.“If they were allowed to be sold in the United States…they would destroy the American car market,” said a Geely salesman,A new ranking of America's most trustworthy companies is out, based on a survey of 25,000 consumers, with retail brands dominating the list and sparking debate about how trust is measured and which companies truly earn it.Newsweek's 2026 list ranks retailers like Chewy, Costco, Amazon, and Home Depot among the most trusted companies in the U.S.The rankings are based on consumer perceptions of trust across industries, with retail heavily represented at the top.The report emphasizes that trust is increasingly tied to transparency, reliability, and handling of customer data.Some critics argue the list favors large corporations and question whether trust can truly be measured through surveys.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
On today's totally true episode of Quick Charge, Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive in a 2nd generation Xiaomi SU7 does nothing to convince him that China hasn't just set the bar even higher. We've also got news about the latest from VW's Chinese AUDI and JETTA brands, a passing glance at a big Buick concept with no windshield, and news about BYD's latest new flagship sedan that promises to bring the superfast charging fight to CATL. Source Links I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it's a glimpse at the future of the auto industry CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving' anymore BYD Seal 08 debuts with Blade Battery 2.0: 1,000 km range, 5-min charging, 684 hp CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.
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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1328: We're joined by guest host Steve Greenfield to talk about Ford's CEO sounding the alarm on a make-or-break moment for legacy automakers, while China's ultra-affordable EVs show just how intense—and fast—the global competition has become.Show Notes with links:See Steve's keynote from last year's ASOTU CON hereLegacy automakers are staring down a perfect storm as EVs, software, and Chinese competition reshape the industry. Ford CEO Jim Farley says this could be a defining survival moment—one that feels a lot like the 1920s all over again.Farley calls today a “fitness test” as EVs, software-defined vehicles, and emissions targets collide all at once.Chinese automakers have leapfrogged legacy OEMs in EV tech, speed to market, and cost—sometimes building cars twice as fast.Ford admits early EV efforts missed the mark on cost and design, losing money despite strong consumer interest.Dealers remain a strategic advantage as global competitors lack distribution networks built over decades.“If we don't put our chips on the right number… Ford could maybe not exist.” — Jim FarleyAt the Beijing Auto Show, one thing is clear: China's EV market isn't just competitive—it's brutally cheap. With dozens of models under $25K, the pricing gap versus the U.S. is becoming impossible to ignore.The average new car in the U.S. tops $51K, while China offers 200+ EVs under $25K—and some under $12K.Models like the Wuling MiniEV start around $6,500, prioritizing affordability over size and speed.BYD is dominating the segment, selling hundreds of thousands of sub-$12K EVs with surprising tech and range.Even entry-level Chinese EVs now include features like lidar, fast charging, and 300+ mile range (China standard).“When you get in [these vehicles], you don't feel like you are in a small car.” — Analyst Felipe MuñozJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
It's EV News Briefly for Monday 27 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyKIA CUTS EUROPE PRICES TO FIGHT CHINESEKia CEO Song Ho-sung announced a deliberate price-cutting strategy at the company's Investor Day, narrowing the price gap with Chinese rivals like BYD from 20–25% to 15–20%. Despite reporting a quarterly profit decline on 24 April due to higher European sales incentives, Kia says its solid profit base can sustain the strategy, with the upcoming EV2 small SUV set to challenge the BYD Dolphin Surf directly.BYD DENZA Z TAKES AIM AT TESLABYD unveiled the production Denza Z at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show — an all-electric supercar with around 1,000 hp, a sub-two-second 0–60 mph claim, and three variants including a coupe and convertible. Estimated at around $65,000 in China, it targets the Tesla Roadster 2 and is prioritised for European sales, with a Goodwood Festival of Speed debut planned and full technical details due in July 2026.OIL SHOCK COULD SPEED UK EV UPTAKERising oil prices following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are shifting the economic case toward EVs, accelerating a consumer tipping point already supported by better batteries. A large EV fleet could transform UK grid stability through vehicle-to-grid systems, with Ofgem estimating that half of projected EVs on V2G by 2030 could provide 16GW of flexible capacity — five times the projected output of Hinkley Point C.PHEVS COST MORE TO BUY AND RUNECIU data shows eight of the UK's 10 best-selling PHEVs carry a higher sticker price than comparable EVs, with an average gap of £4,150 or 10%, even as the average new EV has fallen below the average new petrol car for the first time. Real-world PHEV fuel costs run 490% above official figures, pushing annual fuelling costs to around £1,030 — £620 more per year than an equivalent EV — making total cost of ownership over £1,000 per year higher than going fully electric.OMODA & JAECOO HITS ONE MILLION SALESOmoda & Jaecoo reached one million cumulative global sales in April 2026, just three years after its international debut, recording monthly sales of over 60,000 units in March and operating across 69 markets with 1,364 dealers. Europe drove 41.5% of total global sales, with a 246% year-on-year rise in March, and the brand ranked sixth in the UK with a 4.7% market share — with Omoda & Jaecoo now targeting one million annual sales by 2027.GWM PULLS ORA 03 FROM UKGWM has withdrawn the Ora 03 electric hatchback from the UK market after only 542 units were registered across all of 2025 and just 26 in Q1 2026, ending a four-year run for the model originally launched as the Funky Cat. No new stock will be supplied, with the car available only from existing dealer inventory as GWM shifts focus to a broader European growth strategy.LEAPMOTOR B05 TARGETS EUROPE WITH LOW PRICESLeapmotor's B05 compact hatchback will launch in Europe starting at €26,900 in Italy, undercutting every major rival by at least €10,000, including the Volkswagen ID.3 at €40,990, the BYD Dolphin at €35,000 and the MG4 at €34,000. At 4,430 mm long with rear-wheel drive, 160 kW, a 0–100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds and DC fast charging peaking at 174 kW, it combines size, performance and price in a package that directly targets the mainstream European EV market.US EV MAKERS PRESS DIRECT SALES FIGHTUS EV makers including Tesla, Rivian and Lucid are escalating efforts to bypass the dealer franchise model, which still controls 96% of new-vehicle deliveries, using new legal strategies and ballot initiative threats — though the three brands combined held less than 4% of the US light-vehicle market in 2025. The bigger industry fear is not EV startups but legacy or foreign brands like Volkswagen's Scout Motors breaking the model open for all manufacturers, which could fundamentally reshape US auto retail.MG WEIGHS SPAIN FOR EUROPEAN EV PLANTMG Motor reportedly favours Spain — particularly Galicia — over Hungary for its first European EV manufacturing plant, driven largely by Galicia's strong shipping links to the UK, MG's most important European market. No final decision has been made, but the move is driven by SAIC facing the EU's highest Chinese automaker tariff rate of 35.3%, even as producing cars in Europe will cost more than manufacturing them in China.AVERAGE EV RETAINS 97% OF ITS RANGE AFTER THREE YEARSRecurrent's 2026 EV Market and Trends Report found that the average EV retains 97% of its range after three years and 95% after five years, with five brands — Cadillac, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes and Rivian — showing zero apparent range loss over five years. Used EV demand surged 53.9% between February and March 2026, with the average used EV now priced at $34,653 — just $1,012 below an equivalent ICE vehicle — while average new EV range for 2026 models rose 11% to 325 miles.
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Shoot us a Text.Episode #1327: Dealers lose service share to quick lubes, EVs prove stronger range retention, and Chinese vehicles gain global credibility at the Beijing Auto Show.Dealership service lanes are losing ground as quick lube shops quietly gain share in 2025. New data shows fewer transactions and shrinking revenue for dealers, with pricing strategy emerging as the key battleground in keeping service customers loyal.The study analyzes credit and debit transactions across all service channels including dealerships, independents, quick lubes, and tire chains.Overall service transaction dollars fell 8.3 percent, but dealers declined faster at 11 percent.Dealership service transactions dropped 13 percent year over year, the steepest decline among all segments tracked.Quick lube shops gained market share while raising prices more slowly than dealerships, attracting cost-conscious customers.Even with free OEM-paid maintenance, dealers are struggling to retain customers in the critical first two years of ownership.“The quick lubes are what everybody should be worried about,” said Ducker Carlisle's Nate Chenenko.Electric vehicle range isn't fading the way many buyers fear. New data from over a billion miles of driving shows modern EVs are holding onto their range far better than expected, thanks to both improving battery tech and smarter software.Recurrent data shows EVs retain about 97% of range after three years and 95% after five years of ownership.The study is based on real-world driving data, factoring in climate, usage, and battery age, not just EPA estimates.About 68% of 2023 model-year EVs are still exceeding their original EPA range today.Automakers are offsetting degradation with OTA updates and built-in battery buffers that unlock over time.At the Beijing Auto Show, American YouTuber Ethan Robertson of Wheelsboy is giving global audiences a firsthand look at Chinese EVs, helping shift perception from “cheap copycats” to serious innovation leaders.Robertson led international visitors through the Beijing Auto Show, showcasing China's latest EVs and tech-forward designs.Perception has shifted dramatically, with Chinese brands now recognized for advances in batteries, software, and charging.Attendees highlighted futuristic interiors and features, calling the vehicles a “new generation” of driving experience.Competitive pricing remains a major disruptor, with fully loaded EVs around $30,000 undercutting U.S. options.“Our comment section is full of people saying, ‘I can't believe the government won't allow them to sell this car in my country,'” said Robertson.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
Six stories from the biggest auto show in history —plus two US macro stories your portfolio needs today.The 2026 Beijing Auto Show opened April 24 as the largestauto show ever staged — 380,000 square meters, 1,451 vehicles,181 world premieres. The secretary-general of the PassengerCar Association called it the only booming top-level autoshow left in the world as Detroit, Frankfurt, and Tokyocontinue to shrink or cancel.Tesla skipped it. Again.NIO brought all three brands — NIO, Onvo, and Firefly —under one roof for the first time. The ES9 made its publicdebut with over 40 industry-first technologies, dual ShenjiNX9031 chips, and SkyRide full active suspension.Official launch late May. Deliveries June 1.The CEOs were the real show. Lei Jun of Xiaomi visitedNIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, and BYD's booths and gave printedT-shirts to Li Bin, Li Xiang, and He Xiaopeng — photoshit every Chinese hot search immediately. Wang Chuanfu —the richest man in China — took the subway to the venueand stood at the BYD booth for six hours straight.Huawei spread across 4,400+ square meters with five brandson one platform — and is creating a brand identity problemnobody has answered yet. Xpeng showcased Level 4 autonomousdriving with the GX model.Back in the US — Big Tech reports this week. Apple,Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon all drop earnings. The Fedmeets Tuesday with a 100% chance of no rate cut as oilstays above $100 and Goldman raised their Q4 Brentforecast to $90 per barrel.---
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla's disaster earnings, the Beijing Auto Show being absolutely insane, and a plethora of new EVs unveiled this week. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2026 financial results: slight beat on earnings Tesla seems to say Robotaxi launch will be pushed back in 5 US cities Tesla (TSLA) pulled questionable levers to make Q1 2026 financials look good Elon Musk pushes unsupervised FSD for consumer Teslas — again Tesla will build factories just to retrofit millions of HW3 cars it said could do FSD Tesla confirms Cybercab production has started despite delays in unsupervised driving Tesla announces HW4 Plus with doubled memory — will HW4 follow HW3 to the grave? Tesla (TSLA) quietly discloses $2 billion AI hardware company acquisition buried in filing Tesla Model YL prototype spotted on US roads for the first time Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is an off-road capable, 2.4s 0-60mph beauty and beast BMW unveils the new i7 with nearly 450 miles of range and Neue Klasse style [Images] XPeng unveils GX flagship SUV with 750 km range, L4-ready hardware for $58,000 Hyundai unveils sleek new IONIQ V: a production car that looks like a concept Hyundai unveils the IONIQ 3 with class-leading range and a new infotainment [Images] CATL is launching sodium-ion batteries in EVs in 2026, aiming for 370+ miles range Rivian (RIVN) starts R2 production days after tornado hit factory, deliveries this spring Xpeng is actually building this electric flying car — I visited the factory Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/A7NTG5vjRuM
- China's EV Price War Is Back - Stellantis Limits Funding to Four Core Brands - China Pushes AI to Break Chip Dependency - Ford Free Charging Program Saves Texas Drivers - ChargePoint Launches World's Fastest EV Charger - Hyundai Reveals New Ioniq V for China - Nissan Debuts New PHEV Concepts in China - Peugeot Unveils New EV Design Concepts - Geely Unveils Dedicated Robotaxi - Visteon Stock Soars on Strong Profit Margins
- China's EV Price War Is Back - Stellantis Limits Funding to Four Core Brands - China Pushes AI to Break Chip Dependency - Ford Free Charging Program Saves Texas Drivers - ChargePoint Launches World's Fastest EV Charger - Hyundai Reveals New Ioniq V for China - Nissan Debuts New PHEV Concepts in China - Peugeot Unveils New EV Design Concepts - Geely Unveils Dedicated Robotaxi - Visteon Stock Soars on Strong Profit Margins
Five stories today — starting with the one every NIO investor needs to hear right now.A British Virgin Islands holding company called Charge Peak, which owns the patents of bankrupt Israeli startup Better Place, just sent NIO a cease-and-desist letter demanding $250 million — calculated as 2% of NIO's 2025 revenue. They're claiming NIO's battery swap network infringes three European patents.Here's why I'm not worried. This is not a lawsuit — it's a negotiating letter. Better Place went bankrupt in 2013. NIO was founded in 2014 and has been filing its own independent battery swap patents since 2017. NIO responded directly — their technology is "materially different" and developed through years of independent R&D. And the three patents cover European operations only — about 60 of NIO's 4,000 global swap stations.The timing is telling. This letter dropped the day before Beijing Auto Show with NIO stock up 95% in 12 months. That's not coincidence. That's a shakedown. Buy the dip if it comes.On the same day — NIO delivered its 100,000th third-generation ES8 in Beijing. 100,000 units above 300,000 yuan in a market where 56% of dealerships are losing money. William Li didn't pick that timing by accident.Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire three weeks after Trump personally joined the White House meeting. Three more weeks of breathing room for markets.Google dropped $750 million to help companies deploy AI faster — the real AI battleground is now implementation, not model building.And a startup called Noscroll launched an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you. The irony for this channel writes itself.Beijing Auto Show media day is tomorrow. This channel covers everything.---
Four stories that all connect to your portfolio today.Tesla reported Q1 2026 earnings — $22.38 billion in revenue and $0.41 EPS, both beats. But deliveries missed at 358,023 units and Tesla built 50,000 more cars than it sold. Capex guidance jumped $5 billion above prior guidance to $25 billion. The stock gave back its after-hours gains on that news.Meanwhile NIO delivered 83,465 vehicles in the same quarter — up 98.3% year over year. The growth gap between these two companies is the story.China's auto price war just paused heading into Beijing Auto Show. Three years of below-cost pricing, collapsing margins, and industry-wide bleeding — and it stopped this week. That pause is a structural tailwind for NIO which was designed to compete above the price war's reach.Chinese automakers held 80 car launches in March 2026. Sales dropped 15% in the same month. That's the fast consumer goods trap — brands launching constantly while buyers wait for the next cheaper model. NIO operates above 300,000 yuan where that trap doesn't apply the same way.Beijing Auto Show opens Friday. 1,451 vehicles. 181 world premieres. Tesla skipped it again. NIO is at booth E203 with all three brands. ES9 momentum, ES8 milestone, and a potential Gen 5 battery swap announcement. This channel covers it all starting Friday.
Four stories today — all connected to your portfolio.Trump extended the Iran ceasefire hours after saying he wouldn't, calling Iran "seriously fractured." JD Vance called off his Pakistan trip. Iran said it hadn't decided whether to show up. And then — extension, no end date. Oil moves tonight. Nothing is resolved.CATL held its Super Tech Day in Beijing. Five new battery products. The headline: a full charge from 10% to 98% in 6 minutes and 27 seconds — a new global record. The Kirin Condensed Matter Battery delivers 1,500 km of range. And Naxtra — the world's first mass-producible sodium-ion battery — goes into production by end of 2026. CATL supplies NIO. Better batteries strengthen the swap network. And NIO already owns 4,000 stations — the infrastructure CATL is now trying to build from scratch.The 2026 Onvo L90 launched today with NIO's in-house Shenji NX9031 chip for the first time. Nvidia chips out. NIO silicon in. Deliveries start May 9th. The L80 comes next.NIO stock is up 95% over the past 12 months — its best run since 2020. The fundamentals are finally matching the promise. Beijing Auto Show starts April 24th. This week is loud.Courtside Financial. Hosted by Obi.
In Episode 244, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down a major escalation in the global EV race: Chinese automakers are now targeting the most profitable segment in North America — large SUVs and trucks. NIO's new ES9 flagship SUV delivers Tahoe-level size and luxury at a fraction of the price in China, signaling a direct challenge to the profit engines of GM, Ford, and Stellantis.The episode also explores:The continued collapse of premium brands in China, including Porsche and MercedesRising export dependence as domestic competition intensifiesThe next wave of product launches ahead of the Beijing Auto ShowTesla's strategy amid stagnating product refresh cyclesHow global macro forces — including the Iran war — are impacting EV demand and costsTu and Lei highlight a critical shift:
In Episode 243, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down a defining shift in the global EV industry: China's EV growth is now being driven by exports as much as domestic demand. March sales rebounded strongly, but the real story is export share. Companies like BYD, Geely, Chery, and Great Wall are now exporting 30% to over 60% of their vehicles, signaling both global expansion and rising competition at home.Tu and Lei explore what this means for Tesla, legacy automakers, and global markets, as Chinese EV companies scale faster and push into new regions.Key discussions include: • Why rising exports may reflect pressure inside China's domestic market • The flood of new models ahead of the Beijing Auto Show • Tesla's positioning amid growing global competition • Canada's EV policy shift and implications for North America • Why value — not brand — will ultimately decide winnersThis episode highlights a turning point:
In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian Maidment is joined by Riz Akhtar from Carloop to break down the latest EV registration data from March. We explore: The top-selling EVs in New Zealand right now New models entering the market, including the electric Toyota Hilux Current EV deals and trends in Australia Plus, Riz shares insights from recent test drives and previews upcoming events like the Melbourne Motor Show and Beijing Auto Show.Carloop: https://carloop.com.au/EVDB: https://evdb.nz/
NIO just dropped March delivery numbers and beat their own Q1 guidance. 35,486 total deliveries in March — 136% year over year. Q1 total of 83,465 topped the upper end of guidance at 80,000 to 83,000. The ES8 delivered 16,255 units in March alone — best-selling large SUV and best-selling vehicle above 400,000 yuan in China for three consecutive months. NIO stock jumped 2.82% to $6.20 with Hong Kong shares surging 10%. Obi breaks down every number — NIO main brand, Onvo's recovery, Firefly's build — then puts it in full competitive context. BYD posted its seventh consecutive month of year over year sales declines. Xpeng fell 17% year over year for the third straight month. Li Auto barely profitable in Q4. And Xiaomi just hired Tesla's former China GM to fix a retail and sales conversion problem they've been quietly hiding — a move that accidentally proves why NIO's eleven-year investment in community and direct retail experience cannot be replicated with a single personnel decision. ES9 reveal in 8 days. Beijing Auto Show in 23 days.Nord Security Products:NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=143053&url_id=902NordPass: https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&aff_id=143053&url_id=9356Discord: https://discord.gg/GSbp4wR
The Chinese EV price war is over. The infrastructure war has begun. BYD is building 20,000 flash charging stations by end of 2026 using a light-asset partner model that scales fast. NIO has 3,737 swap stations already running and is using battery subscription cash flows to issue bonds in China's interbank market — operating the swap network as a financial platform not just energy infrastructure. Obi breaks down the fundamental difference between a node business and a platform business, why flash charging creates linear value while battery swap creates exponential network effects, why CATL's universal swap standard could transform NIO's network from a brand-specific asset into public energy infrastructure, and why the swap network's battery lifecycle monetization — from automotive use through second-life grid storage — makes it the most undervalued asset in the Chinese EV space. ES9 reveal in 8 days. Beijing Auto Show in 24 days.Nord Security Products:NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=143053&url_id=902NordPass: https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&aff_id=143053&url_id=9356Discord: https://discord.gg/GSbp4wR
There is a price point in the Chinese EV market that is genuinely dangerous to operate in right now — 200,000 yuan, roughly $29,000. Brands pushing up from below with better technology and lower prices. Premium brands pushing down from above with larger vehicles and aggressive discounts. The companies caught in the middle without precise positioning are being eliminated. Obi breaks down why precision is the only survival strategy in this segment, which brands are winning and why, and why NIO made the deliberate decision years ago to build their brand above 300,000 yuan — away from this battlefield entirely. He also gets honest about the challenge Onvo faces as it enters exactly this price band with the L60, the upcoming L80, and two new models in development. The swap network may be Onvo's one irreplaceable differentiator — but execution needs to be precise. ES9 reveal in 12 days. Beijing Auto Show in 27 days.Nord Security Products:NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=143053&url_id=902NordPass: https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&aff_id=143053&url_id=9356Discord: https://discord.gg/GSbp4wR
In Episode 242 of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down a pivotal week in the global EV industry — one defined by accelerating innovation, new partnerships, and intensifying competition across China, the U.S., and beyond. XPeng reaches a major milestone with its first quarterly profit, joining NIO, Li Auto, and Leapmotor in demonstrating that China's EV startups can achieve profitability — even amid one of the most competitive markets in the world.Meanwhile, Rivian secures a $1.25 billion partnership with Uber, signaling a major push into the robotaxi ecosystem and raising questions about whether EV startups can remain viable without tapping into autonomy and mobility platforms.The hosts also dive into Xiaomi's refreshed SU7 launch, the growing wave of EV announcements ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, and how Chinese automakers continue to iterate products 2–3x faster than legacy competitors.Other key topics include:The rise of “physical AI” and next-generation autonomy platforms from XPengNVIDIA's expanding role in global AV ecosystemsThe future of robotaxis and whether margins will hold as competition growsThe coming battle for large electric SUVs in China and globallyHow Chinese EV technology is increasingly influencing global vehicle design and developmentWith Chinese OEMs scaling faster, launching more products, and expanding globally, Tu and Lei highlight a clear shift: the EV race is no longer about catching up — it's about survival and adaptation.
In this episode of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down one of the most eventful weeks in the EV industry — from NIO reaching major milestones to new rumors of partnerships between Chinese and Western automakers. NIO is on the verge of two historic achievements: its first profitable quarter and its 100 millionth battery swap. For a company that helped pioneer China's smart EV startup movement, the milestone represents both redemption and a new beginning.The hosts also unpack a series of industry-shaking developments:Rumors of potential Xiaomi–Ford and Geely–Ford collaborationsCanada's evolving EV policy and the implications for Chinese automakers entering North AmericaThe ongoing EV price war in China and how it's reshaping the global auto marketTu and Lei explain why Chinese automakers are rapidly becoming global competitors — not just through vehicle exports, but through technology partnerships, battery supply chains, and software ecosystems.The conversation also highlights the next wave of EV competition: affordable electric vehicles. Rivian's highly anticipated R2 SUV, Ford's upcoming EV platform, and the Chevrolet Equinox EV could become critical in determining whether U.S. automakers can compete against Chinese EV makers in the next decade.The episode concludes with a look at China's fast-changing regulatory environment — from new vehicle safety rules to battery technology innovation — and why the Beijing Auto Show could reveal the next major shift in the EV industry.From battery swapping and profitability milestones to geopolitical trade dynamics and the future of affordable EVs, this episode captures a moment when the global auto industry is rapidly transforming.
Die Folge wurde erstmals am 26. April 2024 ausgestrahlt. Im Zuge einer kleinen Sommerpause veröffentliche ich sie nochmals. Viel Spaß beim Hören!China ist der mit Abstand größte Automarkt der Welt, hier werden mehr als doppelt so viele Fahrzeuge verkauft wie in Europa. Und Volkswagen war jahrelang der unangefochtene Platzhirsch im Reich der Mitte. Mit der Elektro-Wende jedoch ist die Konkurrenz aus China davon gerast. Insbesondere BYD ist technologisch weiter, preislich günstiger und auch deutlich besser beim Infotainment-System. Während sich einige japanische und koreanische Autobauer de facto vom chinesischen Markt zurückziehen, geht VW den entgegengesetzten Weg – und setzt fast alles auf die China-Karte.In der aktuellen Folge des Beijing Briefing gehe ich der Frage nach, ob die Aufholjagd der Wolfsburger gelingen kann. Ich habe zudem die Beijing Auto Show besucht, die vielleicht wichtigste Branchenmesse des Jahres. Dort zeigt sich, wie weit bereits die Transformation zur Elektro-Mobilität in China vorangeschritten ist.Kontakt: BeijingBriefing@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In May's Recharge, co-presenters Matt Fernley (Battery Materials Review) and Cormac O'Laoire (Electrios Energy) discuss all the key news items in the world of batteries and battery materials. This month's key topics include: The Beijing auto show and EV dominance; CATL's new cells and recent ESS industry advances; The Canadian battery supply chain; US and UK sanctions on Russian material and likely impacts; China's scrappage scheme and its impact on EV demand; Thoughts on the geopolitics of the Energy Transition.
Joe and Drew take a look at the most significant exhibits and announcements coming out of Milan Design Week, and the Beijing Auto Show. And they touch on Tesla. How couldn't they?
Gracias a Omoda, Jaecoo y Chirey por permitirme participar en el Beijing Auto Show 2024. Fue una experiencia increíble y en este episodio les comparto un poco de esta colaboración.
Autocar India's Shapur Kotwal is back from a visit to Auto China 2024 in Beijing. He talks of the cars and carmakers of interest to us in India in conversation with Sergius Barretto in the latest Autocar Deep Drive Podcast powered by Kotak Mahindra Prime.
From the BBC World Service: The European Union is looking into how Meta handles political content. Now, one of Britain’s top computer scientists has warned that it’s too late to prevent artificial intelligence from being misused to influence voters. Plus, cocoa prices have plunged in the last few weeks. And the electric vehicle industry is struggling right now, but the mood’s been optimistic at this week’s Beijing Auto Show.
From the BBC World Service: The European Union is looking into how Meta handles political content. Now, one of Britain’s top computer scientists has warned that it’s too late to prevent artificial intelligence from being misused to influence voters. Plus, cocoa prices have plunged in the last few weeks. And the electric vehicle industry is struggling right now, but the mood’s been optimistic at this week’s Beijing Auto Show.
In dieser Episode des Podcasts spricht Tim mit Philipp Seiler, CEO und Co-Founder von Carwow, über die Beijing Auto Show 2024 und den chinesischen Automarkt. Sie diskutieren die Eindrücke von der Autoshow, das Straßenbild in China, den Preiskampf im chinesischen EV-Markt und die Strategien der chinesischen Hersteller.
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China ist der mit Abstand größte Automarkt der Welt, hier werden mehr als doppelt so viele Fahrzeuge verkauft wie in Europa. Und Volkswagen war jahrelang der unangefochtene Platzhirsch im Reich der Mitte. Mit der Elektro-Wende jedoch ist die Konkurrenz aus China davon gerast. Insbesondere BYD ist technologisch weiter, preislich günstiger und auch deutlich besser beim Infotainment-System. Während sich einige japanische und koreanische Autobauer de facto vom chinesischen Markt zurückziehen, geht VW den entgegengesetzten Weg – und setzt fast alles auf die China-Karte. In der aktuellen Folge des Beijing Briefing gehe ich der Frage nach, ob die Aufholjagd der Wolfsburger gelingen kann. Ich habe zudem die Beijing Auto Show besucht, die vielleicht wichtigste Branchenmesse des Jahres. Dort zeigt sich, wie weit bereits die Transformation zur Elektro-Mobilität in China vorangeschritten ist. Kontakt: BeijingBriefing@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tu & Lei start out this week's pod going over January sales numbers which have been slow to trickle in. They move on to a discussion about BYD & Tesla and how they could get to their 2022 sales targets.With the Beijing winter Olympics going on, the news cycle in China for the EV/AV space is a bit slow but Tu & Lei believe this to also be the calm before the Beijing Auto Show storm. With 11 weeks until the show, they both expect announcements to begin to increase significantly leading up to the show.Tu talks about how to really measure strength when looking at 2022 by looking at an automaker's growth vs. the market growth. The way to measure individual OEMs' success is by looking at them compared their contemporaries in the same segment. Tu & Lei move the discussion to the latest China EVs & More MAX episode with Maxwell Zhou, CEO of DeepRoute. They end the pod talking about the MOBILIT/E Conference that Sino Auto Insights co-organized and kicks off this week. For those interested in learning more about the conference, you can head here: https://mobilit-e2022.climatetransformed.com/
Show #1372 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 13th February. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Welcome to a new PATREON PRODUCER ROB HAMMOND. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. VOLVO SALES WILL BE 10 PER CENT ELECTRIC CARS IN 2022 | AUTO EXPRESS - Volvo expects one in 10 of the cars it sells in 2022 to be pure electric, almost doubling the percentage share of zero-emissions vehicles it sold in the final quarter of last year. - The Swedish brand's round-up of financial results revealed that amid a record year for revenue, 34 per cent of Volvo's sales in Q4 2021 were of chargeable vehicles - and six per cent were cars without a combustion engine altogether. - Volvo's outgoing CEO Hakan Samuelsson said the firm is “on track” to be fully electric by 2030, despite the still-modest proportion of EV sales. Original Source : https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/357330/volvo-sales-will-be-10-cent-electric-cars-2022 FORDPASS MOBILE APP UPDATE HINTS AT NEW TESLA SUMMON-LIKE FEATURES | THE VERGE - Ford's remote vehicle app FordPass was updated a week ago, and Electrek reports that it contains a set of image files hinting at a possible driverless parking assistant feature. - The images have filenames beginning with “freeDriveBehind” and “freeDriveForward,” which show stencil drawings of what looks like an overhead view of a Ford F-150 Lighting with arrows pointing from the rear-back and the front-forward, respectively. - Associated images included also show the electric truck's front view in between two Mustang Mach-Es while a checkbox displays on an iPhone, which is a fairly apt representation of a driver-free parking function. - Hyundai most recently came out with such a feature using just the key fob called Smart Park (aka Smaht Park). Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/10/22927722/fords-mobile-app-update-new-driverless-parking-features NEW 2022 SKODA ENYAQ COUPÉ IV VRS ON SALE FROM £51,885 | AUTOCAR - Skoda has revealed pricing and specification details for the new Enyaq Coupé iV vRS, the first electric car from the Czech firm to gain a performance variant. - Prices start from £51,885 and order books open on 17 February, with the first customer deliveries due for the end of July this year. - Similar to the closely related Volkswagen ID 5 GTX, the Enyaq Coupé vRS uses two electric motors – one on each axle – to offer 295bhp and 338lb ft for 0-62mph in 6.5sec and a top speed of 111mph, compared with 99mph for the standard versions. - It's equipped exclusively with a 77kWh battery, the largest unit offered with the Volkswagen Group's MEB architecture, offering a range of 309 miles. The identically powered and similarly shaped ID 5 GTX, meanwhile, manages 296 miles per charge. - Skoda says the sporty vRS can be charged at rates of up to 135kW Original Source : https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2022-skoda-enyaq-coup%C3%A9-iv-vrs-sale-%C2%A351885 THE FORD F-150 LIGHTNING HAULS MORE THAN THE CHEVY SILVERADO EV | MUSCLE CARS AND TRUCKS - he Ford F-150 Lightning with the larger 131-kWh battery pack weighs less than one of its biggest rivals, the Rivian R1T, when equipped with its highest-capacity battery pack. The total curb weight of the F-150 Lightning is a not-unreasonable 6,590 pounds, making it an absolute featherweight next to the 9,046-pound GMC Hummer EV - That's according to Ford's eSourceBook for the F-150 Lightning, which was posted by the folks at the F150gen14 forum. - the Rivian R1T's biggest battery pack is 180 kWh to the Lightning's 131 kWh. Still, the Ford F-150 Lightning's relatively low curb weight (for a battery-electric pickup) should have a positive impact in a number of areas, like its acceleration, braking, and handling. - The base F-150 Lightning's 2,000-pound payload rating is nothing to sneeze at, and it's nearly 54 percent more than the Silverado EV RST · Original Source : https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/ford-f-150-lightning-weighs-less-than-a-rivian-hauls-more-than-a-silverado-ev/ XPENG SAID TO START G9 PRE-SALES IN APRIL, FIRST DELIVERIES IN AUG AT EARLIEST - CNEVPOST - XPeng will open pre-sales for its flagship SUV G9 at the 2022 Beijing Auto Show in April and first deliveries will begin as early as the end of August, according to a local media report. - The XPeng G9, the fourth model of XPeng and the first to be released after its brand refresh, was unveiled on November 19 last year during the Guangzhou Auto Show. The upcoming Beijing Auto Show will be held from April 21 to 30. - When XPeng announced the G9, it unveiled only a portion of the model's specifications, including an 800-volt high-voltage SiC electric drive system and a range of more than 200 kilometers on a five-minute charge. Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/02/11/xpeng-said-to-start-g9-pre-sales-in-april-first-deliveries-in-aug-at-earliest/ XPENG EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE IN EUROPE TO TWO NEW COUNTRIES | INSIDEEVS Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/566695/xpeng-expands-europe-sweden-netherlands/ RARE GM EV1 ELECTRIC CAR SPOTTED AT AUSTRALIAN AUTO MUSEUM | THEDRIVEN Original Source : https://thedriven.io/2022/02/11/rare-gm-ev1-electric-car-spotted-at-australian-auto-museum/ WATCH THE AUDI RS Q E-TRON TESTED ON SNOW AND ICE | HOTCARS Original Source : https://www.hotcars.com/watch-the-audi-rs-q-e-tron-tested-on-snow-and-ice/ RALLYE DAKAR: THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY IN THE AUDI RS Q E-TRON | AUDI MEDIACENTER Original Source : https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/rallye-dakarthe-high-voltage-battery-in-the-audi-rs-q-e-tron-14453 2024 PORSCHE MACAN EV SPY SHOTS AND VIDEO | MOTORAUTHORITY Original Source : https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1121699_2024-porsche-macan-electric-spy-shots-video ELECTRIC CARS COMPARED BY PRICE PER MILE OF EPA RANGE | INSIDEEVS Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/566438/bev-price-per-range-20220209 QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM If you could do any job in the EV industry what would it be? 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This week on Zooming with DRIVEN we're talking about the New Zealand driver's licence system, and how weird the questions in the learner test really are. Andrew covers off all the weird and wonderful vehicles that came from the Beijing Auto Show, David talks about the Hilux Mako that he was lucky enough to drive at the start of the week, and Sam drops an Audi RS4 bombshell. For this week's 30 Second Sell, we're looking at fun cars that can be had at driven.co.nz for less than $10,000, and as always, Sam has something to say about David's controversial pick.
The Beijing Auto Show is the first industry event to take place since the pandemic hit. This is where big Western companies like Ford and Volkswagen, as well as their Chinese rivals, showcase all the latest and greatest of what they have in store. But will there be enough demand out of China to support to auto industry? We speak to Bill Russo about what to watch out for from the event as well as what demand for autos in China mean for the recovery path overall. Image credit EPA-EFE
The Beijing Auto Show is the first industry event to take place since the pandemic hit. This is where big Western companies like Ford and Volkswagen, as well as their Chinese rivals, showcase all the latest and greatest of what they have in store. But will there be enough demand out of China to support to auto industry? We speak to Bill Russo about what to watch out for from the event as well as what demand for autos in China mean for the recovery path overall. Image credit EPA-EFE
- Honda Unveils Electric SUV Concept - Hyundai Previews Next-Gen N Performance Vehicles - Xpeng Shows Off Passenger Drone - Polestar Plans to Build Precept Concept - How to Spot the New Yukon - Nissan Sentra Punches Above Its Weight
- Honda Unveils Electric SUV Concept- Hyundai Previews Next-Gen N Performance Vehicles- Xpeng Shows Off Passenger Drone- Polestar Plans to Build Precept Concept- How to Spot the New Yukon- Nissan Sentra Punches Above Its Weight
Topic Summary: - Democratization / Access - GPT-3 - OpenAI - AR no longer just hype - Beijing Auto Show - VMworld 2020 - Prime Day announced - Giant Magellan Telescope - 13th batch of Starlink Satellites launch today
Der wöchentliche Podcast behandelt Infos News und Facts zum Thema Tesla. Diese Woche: Neue Welle von Konfigurierungs-Einladungen geht an kanadische Model 3 Reservierungsbesitzer Große Tesla Taxi Flotte in Amsterdam steigt von 167 Model S auf Model X um Autopilot Programm verliert Chip Ikone Jim Keller Tesla wird offiziell Zulieferer von der Boring Company Neues Drohnen Video zeigt Bewegung an der Tesla Gigafactory 1 Northvolt startet Bau der ersten Phase Ihrer Gigafactory in Schweden Tesla Aktienbesitzer stimmen ab, ob Elon Musk Vorsitzender des Vorstands bleiben soll Tesla Model auf der Beijing Auto Show in China BMW kündigt das iX3 SUV ´mit 70KWh Batterypack, 400km Reichweite und 150kw Schnelladefähigkeit an Tesla Fahrer in UK verliert 18 Monate lang seinen Führerschein, nachdem er den bei einer Autobahnfahrt mit Autopilot den Fahrersitz verließ Spaltmaße vom Model 3 im Durchschnitt fast 40% genauer Mercedes Benz killt sein „Tesla Powerwall Killer“ Energie Speicher Programm Luxemburger Polizei geht mit zwei Model S auf Patrouille Musik: Titel: Golden Spoon Autor: Pandoras Box Source Licence Download (10MB)
- Bosch Announced Diesel Breakthrough - BMW Reveals iX3 Concept - Lexus Unwraps New ES - Kia Unveils YI PAO And K5 Plug-In - You Said It!
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Three Asian automotive experts including Michael Dunne of Dunne Automotive, James Chao of IHS Automotive Asia-Pacific and Bill Russo from GaoFeng Greater China, join John McElroy on the floor of the Beijing Auto Show to discuss the, up to now, booming Chinese automotive market and where it goes from here.
Three Asian automotive experts including Michael Dunne of Dunne Automotive, James Chao of IHS Automotive Asia-Pacific and Bill Russo from GaoFeng Greater China, join John McElroy on the floor of the Beijing Auto Show to discuss the, up to now, booming Chinese automotive market and where it goes from here.
Three top automotive designers including Peter Horbury from Geely, Ken Parkinson of GM Shanghai and Chery Automobile’s James Hope, join John McElroy on the floor of the Beijing Auto Show to discuss the challenges of creating cars for the Chinese automotive market.
Three top automotive designers including Peter Horbury from Geely, Ken Parkinson of GM Shanghai and Chery Automobile’s James Hope, join John McElroy on the floor of the Beijing Auto Show to discuss the challenges of creating cars for the Chinese automotive market.
This is our first of two episodes this week, we will be giving this format a trial to see how it goes. This episode we cover some of the new models previewed at the Beijing Auto Show. We start out with some spy shots of the new 2018 Chevy Traverse and Equinoix, then get in to the cars from Beijing, the Acura CDX, the Volkswagen T-Prime concept, the new Audi TT RS, the Audi A4L, the Jaguar XFL, the Mercedes E Class LWB, the new Lexus IS refresh, the Infiniti QX Sport concept, and the new Mazda CX-4. As always be sure to rate us on iTunes, subscribe on Google Play Music, follow us on facebook and instagram, and if you have any questions, or want our opinions on your next car purchase, email us at audiomotivepodcast@gmail.com
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The 2014 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition is currently being held for the 13th year. The Exhibition this year is being held at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. The exhibition has out done itself in terms of size this year, covering 230 thousand square meters, which is the size of 30 football fields. The auto show has attracted a record 118 new models making their global debut this year. I have just arrived outside the Auto Show. There are a lot of people walking towards the main door and the roads are jam packed. I am now going to walk inside and bask in the excitement. I am now in the Mercedes section of the exhibition. If I remember correctly, this is one of the favorite cars of top gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson. I am now looking at the SL 350, which is a Master piece. The inside of the Car is intuitive, electronically advanced, posh and sleek. The boot extends out so you can fit a lot of stuff in there. Then there is the way it looks, the presentation, the aesthetic quality of the Car. The aesthetic qualities of this Machine are incredible. It is a sporty ostentatious device that just looks superb. The Mercedes SL series have been manufactured since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German Sport Leicht, or Sport Lightweight. The SL 350 was actually originally produced in 2012 but has since been refined. It weighs about 1,600+ KG and has over 300 horse power. I have just arrived at Chevrolet's Exhibition. They are not only advertising their cars, but they are coupling this with an advertisement for their upcoming Transformers film. I am now looking at the Iconic Yellow Camero, which is of course bumble-bee in the Transformers movies. The new transformers film will be starring Mark Walberg and it has been also heavily advertised at the auto exhibition. I am now looking at another section of the Beijing Auto Show. This is the drift section. There are two yellow Ford ST's drifting around each other. There are also other cars going up and down rollercoasters. There is more to the exhibition than just showing off pretty cars and girls dancing. They are really showing what these cars can do. It is incredible watching these cars drift around each other and going up ramps. They are just normal cars as well; cars that I never imagined would be able to handle that kind of pressure. I am now at the Fiat presentation and am going to listen in on speech being given by their professional spokesman. "In Italy, we believe that a strong car design can lead to a better life. Fiat already has a history of more than 115 years. Our latest Fiat model is sure to bring you more pleasure than ever before. Italian Car designs are perfectionists strive to top their own standards. The new original design of the new Fiat SUV is very comfortable for the driver. It was designed with a passion. I honestly hope everyone here today enjoys looking at all the latest cars by Fiat". Enjoying a posh car in Beijing is a pipe dream for many people. Not only were many of the cars at the auto exhibition ridiculously expensive but it is increasingly difficult to drive in Beijing due to congested roads and restrictions put on first time car buyers. It was nice to step in to the fantasy world at the Auto Exhibition and just admire all the beautiful vehicles that were displayed. The event will be open from the 21-29 April 2014. For Studio+, I'm Sam Duckett.
With MORE than 2000 auto companies, 11-hundred vehicles and a hundred world premiers, the Beijing Auto Show is China's auto market in a nutshell, at the China International Exhibition Center. The phrase "Market Penetration" is constantly on the lips of domestic carmakers and their international counterparts alike. Du Guozhong is a public relations manager at Chinese manufacturer BYD. "As joint venture brands and their domestic self-owned brands lower their product prices and penetrate deeper into second and third-tier markets, China's own domestic brands are meeting tough competition. So our market share is sliding downwards in general." Du's company is trying to fight back with unique products that meet the demands of average consumers. "The key is to develop our own techniques and to offer unique products. I mean we can always learn from our competitors, but we've got to have some highlights of our own. We'll rely on science and technology to improve the consumer experience." Certainly, going "geek" with technology is seen as one way to succeed in a highly-industrial business. But there are others who dare take a risk to build up a name. Zeng Yehui from GAC Gonow Auto boasts "unprecedented service". "Our clients can return their cars for any or no reason within 7 days of purchase. So far, GAC Gonow is the only company that supports returning without reason. And clients who buy our Xinglang model during a promotion period can enjoy free maintenance till the car becomes obsolete. We are the first carmaker to guarantee that service." With enough commitment to customer service, China's domestic brands might just make a breakthrough. But Wuhu-based Chery seems keen on winning the battle when it comes to personal tastes. Former Porsche designer Hakan Saracoglu now leads their design team. "And we are an international team, a domestic team of international influence. My job is really to show possibilities; it is the designers themselves, the young creative Chinese designers putting these things on the paper. I can take their creativity, and put it into a real car to show them how to build a car, but the creativity comes from those guys, who can do it better than them?" Decades ago, when China signed the treaty to enter the WTO, people worried about Chinese carmakers being knocked out by competitive foreign brands. Today, still, no one can forsee the futures of those automakers, but now at least some of them are trying their best to enjoy the ride. For CRI and China.com, I'm Ding Lulu.
Starting from today, we'll bring you a series of reports on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, which officially kicks off today. Mercedes Benz has unveiled its new models including CLA-class and C-class long-wheelbase models, drawing hot attention from the Chinese media and car buyers over the weekend. CRI's Liu Min has talked with Nicholas Speeks, President and CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service at the Auto Show. Let's find out more. Q1. At the just concluded new model launching ceremony, we've seen the debut of the brand new C-class long-wheelbase, and it was quite impressive. Would you please tell us more about what Mercedes Benz has brought to the 2014 Beijing Auto Show? Q2.Last year, Mercedes Benz launched many new models in the Chinese market, and brought in a new generation of E –class sedans and brand new flagship S-class models. And those models had ensured Mercedes Benz to be quite competitive in the Chinese market in the second half of 2013. So what is Mercedes Benz's plan to introduce new models to China this year? Q3.In the first quarter of 2014, the sales volume for Mercedes-Benz in China surged by 47 percent compared to the same time last year. What do you think is the reason or momentum to achieve that? Q4. At the special occasion, do you have anything to say to our EZFM audiences? Anchor: That was CRI's Liu Min talking with Nicholas Speeks, President and CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.
We’ve got the first quarter financial results for a whole bunch of automakers and the numbers are all over the place. Luxury automakers are starting to expand into Inner Mongolia because of growing wealth in the area. The EPA made it official: the brand-new Ford Escape has the best fuel economy in its segment, when equipped with an automatic transmission. All that and more, plus a preview of Autoline This Week with Carla Bailo, the senior vice president of Research and Development for Nissan Americas.
The Lamborghini crossover goes from sketch to reality in Beijing. Honda reveals a duo of concepts that it thinks are “cool” and “smart.” Jaguar and Land Rover move toward powertrain independence with a new 3.0-liter V-6. All that and more, plus a walk around the newly refreshed Ford Flex.
The full-size car segment is starting to heat up in the American market. Chrysler will unveil two new concept vehicles at the Beijing Auto Show in two weeks. Mazda is struggling financially, which is why the financial community wants to see the company dump some of its non-core assets. All that and more, plus John talks to Jessica LaFond from Chrysler about a program the company uses to develop future management.
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