Automundo China

TORONTO — Rachel Doran, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s deal to allow the annual sale of 49,000 Chinese EVs in Canada annually at a low tariff rate, rising to 70,000 in half a decade. “Over the past year, Clean Energy Canada has been clear […]

A new trade deal between will bring Chinese EVs back to Canada, Porsche sales drop by the biggest margin in 16 years and more.

From China’s EV power to Hegseth’s new threat, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of January 2026.

In a massive shift in North American trade policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today a new “strategic partnership” with...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t mincing words about Canada’s new electric vehicle deal with China, saying Chinese manufacturers are gaining a foothold in the country’s auto market at the expense of Canadian workers.

“EV adoption accelerated in 2025, breaking records in almost every market — except here.”

Owners of BYD cars will get an extended eight-year EV battery warranty, now valid for 155,000 miles – and existing owners can benefit, too.

Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders

The largest question is how would the arrangement work to avoid huge tariffs.

Ford is in talks with China’s BYD to supply batteries for hybrid vehicles as the automaker shifts focus from EVs, WSJ reports.