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There is word that Tesla is going to do a test drive in China with something not yet disclosed. Everything points to it being FSD.

Local authorities removed restrictions on Tesla cars after the company passed China's data security requirements, the automaker said Sunday.

The high cost of energy-dense batteries has meant EVs have long been more expensive than their fossil fuel equivalents. This could change faster than we thought.

China recently released official data indicating that in 2023, China's automobile production and sales generated a total value of CNY11 trillion (approx. US$1.52 trillion), accounting for nearly 10% of the country's GDP and surpassing real estate for the first time to become its primary economic pillar. However, the cutthroat price war in the automotive industry has also become one of the reasons for China's deflation issues.

In Germany, for instance, BYD's Atto starts at a whopping $42,789, compared to a much friendlier $19,283 price tag in China.

Telsa CEO’s unannounced visits comes as Chinese carmakers are promoting rival models at the Beijing Motor Show.

The Tesla CEO met with Premier Li Qiang, who as the Chinese Communist Party secretary for Shanghai helped the company set up what is now its top plant globally.

BYD Ocean M hot hatch in bound? BYD has unveiled the Ocean M, a rear drive electric hatch to rival the MG4. It will enter production later this year.

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BYD recently made waves at the Beijing Auto Show with the global debut of its Ocean-M electric hatchback concept set to rival the MG4 in Europe and beyond.