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The Paris Motor Show illustrates the dynamics of the industry. While many Western manufacturers are staying away, Chinese car manufacturers are increasingly taking over the floor - with a strong focus on electric cars and ambitious plans for the European market. Robin Engelhardt was in Paris for electrive to take…

The EU needs to reassess its development strategy for the automotive manufacturing industry.

Paris Motor Show opens on October 14, showcasing a fierce competition between European and Chinese automakers, including major brands and innovative electric vehicles

China’s BYD has announced its acquisition of German distributor Hedin Electric Mobility, a move aimed at strengthening its position as a major electric vehicle (EV) player in Europe. BYD and Hedin revealed the news on 30 August, according to Reuters. Under the deal, BYD Automotive GmbH will assume responsibility for the sales activities of BYD…

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD announced it will buy Hedin Electric Mobility (HEM), one of the companies that distributes its EVs in Germany, as part of the Chinese company's attempts at building a stronger presence in Europe. According to the agreement, BYD will take over sales of vehicles and parts in Germany, as well as management of BYD stores in Stuttgart and Frankfurt. Buying HEM will give BYD greater control of sales in Europe's largest auto market (2023 sales: 2.85 million) where the company sold a little over 4,000 vehicles last year.

Wang Chuanfu, the founder and CEO of BYD, or simply ‘the Chairman’ as he is known within the company, hosted on Tuesday the pre-sale launch event for the Z9 GT, the new model under the company’s sub-brand Denza.

When certain politicians in the United Kingdom were trying to persuade their fellow citizens to vote to leave the European Union, an argument I don’t remember ever hearing was that Brexit would make it easier for Chinese carmakers to expand their reach in the country. After spending a week with the nation’s most fervent car […]

The 21st Changchun International Auto Expo kicked off on Saturday in Changchun, Jilin province, attracting around 1,100 vehicle models, including over 300 new energy varieties, from 124 domestic and foreign automakers.

The 21st Changchun International Auto Expo kicked off in Changchun, the provincial capital of Northeast China's Jilin province on Saturday, the 10-day event lasts until July 22.