U.S., China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days in step back from decoupling brink

The combined 145 percent U.S. levies on most Chinese imports will be reduced to 30 percent including the rate tied to fentanyl by May 14, while the 125 percent Chinese duties on U.S. goods will drop to 10 percent.

CATL major stock sale to fund new manufacturing footprint in Europe

CATL, the global leader in EV battery sales, plans to use much of the proceeds from a new major stock sale for international expansion in Europe, notably a big factory in Hungary to supply top clients like Mercedes-Benz.

Car market expands for third straight month in April

A government-subsidized trade-in program mitigated the impact of U.S. tariffs on consumer sentiment, with April sales up 15 percent to 1.78 million, the China Passenger Car Association said.

German dealers lose faith in Chinese brands amid marketing confusion

China’s latest generation of cars are marketed as affordable and technically advanced alternatives to legacy automaker’s EVs, but Chinese brands are struggling to gain traction with German buyers and dealers.

BYD targets to sell half of all cars outside China by 2030, report says

The ambitious goal would be fueled by expansion in Europe and Latin America, sources told Reuters, even as BYD and all other Chinese brands remain locked out of the U.S. by trade barriers.

Ferrari sees its first electric car powering a comeback in China

Ferrari is looking to its first electric supercar to revive sales in China because the model will benefit from lower tariffs and taxes.

ArcelorMittal, riding electrified vehicle boom, to expand automotive steel output in China

The giant supplier is transferring 24 additional steel grades to Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel, its 50-50 partnership with China's Hunan Iron & Steel.

Schaeffler ramps up China product rollout after acquiring Vitesco Technologies

The German supplier prepares to launch output of 2 important components in China.

Tenneco looks to invest more in China despite U.S. trade war

Tenneco CEO Jim Voss sat down with Automotive News China to discuss how the supplier is positioning itself in China.

Leapmotor to assemble vehicles at Stellantis’ Malaysia plant

The first model to be built at the factory will be the right-hand-drive variant of the C10, an electric compact crossover.

BYD, SAIC boost sales of combustion-engine cars in Europe

The introduction of additional EU tariffs on Chinese EVs and a cooling of demand for battery electric vehicles in Europe is leading Chinese automakers to adjust their lineups to offer more ICE and plug-in hybrid models.

Tesla shipments from Shanghai plant slip 7th straight month

Tesla’s challenges in China have more to do with strong domestic rivals led by BYD, rather than CEO Elon Musk's controversial ties to U.S. President Donald Trump and his efforts to streamline the American government.

Hyundai unwraps electric SUV specifically for China

The Elexio — an electric crossover developed with Hyundai's Chinese partner, BAIC Motor — is a “retaliatory strike,” the joint venture says.

Geely to take Zeekr private at $6.4 billion valuation

The move, coming almost exactly a year after Zeekr shares started trading in New York, underscores the extent of the upheaval hitting billionaire Li Shufu's auto empire, which is reeling from trade conflicts with the West and severe EV pricing pressures in China.

BYD changes Europe strategy; will build PHEVs alongside EVs at new plants

Previously, the Chinese automaker only planned to make battery-electric vehicles in Hungary and Turkey, but rising interest in plug-in hybrids caused it to pivot.

Volvo revives XC70 nameplate on long-range plug-in hybrid

Volvo says the newest member of its lineup has an electric-only range of 200 km (124 miles).

Waymo, Magna to produce Jaguar, Zeekr self-driving cars at U.S. plant

Waymo said it plans to build more than 2,000 more fully autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles through next year and integrate Waymo's technology on new vehicle platforms, starting with Zeekr RT.

In the shadow of China’s military, Taiwan’s globally critical suppliers keep working

If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was bad for the auto industry, that conflict might seem like a speed bump compared with the chaos unleashed by a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

In our opinion: New federal framework for autonomous vehicle tech should balance progress and safety

If done safely, a new regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles can help the U.S. catch up with China.

Mazda unwraps 2nd electrified model created with local partner Changan

The Mazda EZ-60 compact crossover will be available in battery-electric and plug-in hybrid versions.

EVs propel BYD to best monthly sales of 2025 in April

BYD is waiting to unleash a suite of new vehicles stacked with smart-driving capabilities, and also, ultra-fast charging technology.

Aptiv to add 2 plants in China amid localization drive; company swings to $11M net loss in Q1

Aptiv is making key investments to build high-voltage busbars and connectors to help strengthen its technology development capabilities in China.

Valeo targets Chinese companies to develop new generator, headlight

Valeo's jointly developed generator integrates the motor and inverter into a highly compact and scalable system. The architecture can be adapted to various electrified vehicles, especially range-extended EVs.

Fatal crash places fresh spotlight on global race to deploy driver-assistance technology

Chinese and U.S. automakers are racing to put more sophisticated driver-assistance systems in consumers' hands even as a fatal crash in China raises questions about performance of such systems.

To sell its cars, China’s Chery turns to a robot named Mornine

Chery has big plans for humanoid robots made by its Aimoga division. At the Shanghai auto show, the robots were an integral part of Chery's event presence.

China’s Chery said to be near deal to build cars at German VW factory

The plant would build cars for Chery's new volume brand, Lepas. Chery confirmed talks for production in Germany were underway, without naming Volkswagen.

BYD to bring two more plug-in hybrid models to Germany this year

The move is in response to slow demand for EVs in the region and will help the automaker bypass high import tariffs to Europe.

Nissan plans to end vehicle output at factory in China, sources say

Annual output at the plant, leased from Dongfeng Motor, has only reached about 10,000 units since operations began in 2022.

Gentex halts China mirror sales as tariff chaos cuts revenue forecast

Michigan-based Gentex now anticipates its 2025 sales to China to be about $100 million less than previous estimates.

VW could launch extended-range EVs in Europe, executives say

VW Group CEO Oliver Blume said the European Union should consider exempting EREVs from the 2035 deadline to sell only zero-emission vehicles.

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