Cheap but efficient Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have sent a scare in the US and Europe. Many have predicted doomsday scenarios. The Alliance for American Manufacturing has said that government subsidized Chinese EVs “could end up being an extinction-level event for the U.S. auto sector”. Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told industry analysts … Read more
Boosted by strong electric vehicle sales, Chinese car makers will be in the spotlight at the Bangkok International Motor Show this week, underscoring the growing challenge to Japanese auto giants that have long dominated Thailand’s vehicle market. Chinese automakers such as Geely’s Zeekr and state-owned Xpeng Motors are slated to unveil their latest EVs to … Read more
There are relatively few Chinese-made light duty vehicles being imported into the US. (Representational) The United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could impose restrictions due to concerns about “connected” car technology, the White House said on Thursday. The US Commerce Department probe is needed because … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could impose restrictions due to concerns about “connected” car technology, the White House said on Thursday.The US Commerce Department probe is needed because vehicles “collect large amounts of sensitive data on their drivers and passengers (and) regularly … Read more