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The Electric Dance: Europe and China’s Race to Harmonize Automotive Policies

Virtual meeting between Chinese Minister of Commerce and Mercedes-Benz leader focused on innovation and policy. China’s vast market represents significant potential for European carmakers, particularly in the electric vehicle sector. Recent EU investigation into Chinese EV subsidies introduces challenges to international automotive collaborations. The meeting emphasized the importance of strengthening automotive partnerships for mutual growth and innovation. European automakers see strategic benefits in expanding their presence in China’s growing market. Ongoing dialogues highlight a shift towards collaborative solutions and a unified drive toward global industry transformation. On a day driven by dialogue and diplomacy, a virtual handshake exchanged promises and
Europe-bound Zeekr and Lynk & Co announced product planning for 2025
Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands revealed their product planning for 2025 after Zeekr Technology became the majority shareholder of Lynk & Co.
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Geely launches Galaxy L7 EM-i hybrid SUV in heated race with...

The Galaxy L7 EM-i starts at an official guide price of RMB 119,800 ($16,490), with its main competitor being the BYD Song Plus DM-i.
Zeekr joins China’s autonomous-driving race with plans to unveil tech at...
Chinese carmaker Zeekr Intelligent Technology, which is controlled by Geely Auto, has joined the autonomous-driving bandwagon, after completing a merger with its sister brand Lynk. The development comes after BYD, the world's No 1 electric vehicle (EV) maker, said this week that it would offer an autopilot system in all its cars, making autonomous driving affordable for all Chinese customers. New York-listed Zeekr said on Friday that its in-house developed level 3 (L3) self-driving technology
BYD owns mineral rights in Brazil’s lithium-rich region, documents show

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD secured mining rights for two plots in Minas Gerais, Brazil's lithium-rich region also known as Lithium Valley, in 2023.
China’s electric vehicle giants are betting big on humanoid robots

Technical know-how and existing supply chains give Chinese electric-vehicle makers a significant head start in the sector.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra reveals silver body color before the launch
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra performance sedan revealed silver color in China. This EV will start sales on February 27 with a price tag of 111,790 USD.
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BYD holds lithium mining rights in Brazil, report says

BYD acquired mining rights for two plots of land in a lithium-rich part of Brazil in 2023, Reuters reported.
EV market shakeup: VW surges as Tesla slumps in Germany; Geely...

In January 2025, Volkswagen () dominated Germany's battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, capturing nearly half the market and increasing its share by year-over-year, while Tesla's sales plummeted. In China, Geely unexpectedly overtook BYD in retail sales, though BYD retained its wholesale lead.
Exclusive-China’s BYD holds mining rights in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, documents show
Chinese electric carmaker BYD acquired mineral rights for two plots of land in a lithium-rich part of Brazil in 2023, entering the mining business in its biggest market outside of China, according to public records reviewed by Reuters. The EV producer's acquisition of mineral rights in Brazil is its most concrete step so far toward mining strategic minerals in the Western Hemisphere. The previously unreported acquisition of the mineral rights in late 2023 was made by BYD subsidiary Exploracao Mineral do Brasil, which was created in May of that year, documents showed.