Xiaomi Has Conquered China. It’s About To Put the Screws To Europe Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has opened an automotive R&D facility and hired some big names, with the goal of taking Europe by storm. By Kevin Williams China - May 4 -
China's EV Companies Aren't Just Making Great Cars. They're Making Money While American and European rivals bleed cash transitioning to EVs, a new crop of Chinese EV startups are in the black. By Suvrat Kothari China - Mar 28 -
The Xiaomi SU7 Was Already Dominating The Market. Reviewers Say The Updated Version Is Even Better Tech giant Xiaomi already reset the game when it introduced the Taycan-like SU7 in 2024. But it's not resting on its laurels. By Kevin Williams China - Mar 24 -
The Xiaomi YU7 GT Aims At Porsche With 990 Horsepower And 438 Miles Of Range China's MIIT has exposed the GT version of the YU7 crossover, which beats the Porsche Macan Turbo in output. By Kevin Williams China - Mar 19 -
Xiaomi Will Fix Its $5,800 Hood's Fake Ducts After Lawsuits Accused Owners sued after Xiaomi's $5,800 hood was found to have non-functional vents. Now Xiaomi has a fix. By Rob Stumpf News - Mar 12 -
Xiaomi Is China’s First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car Xiaomi was China’s first car company to get a spot in GT7. Now, the automaker is upping the ante with the Vision GT. By Iulian Dnistran News - Mar 2 -
These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada From crossovers to hatchbacks to sedans, there are a lot of Chinese EVs that would work well in the Great White North. By Kevin Williams China - Feb 2 -
Tesla's Latest Approach Isn't Working Tesla's new cheap variants fail to lift its fortunes in Europe. Plus: Is Ford really teaming up with Xiaomi? By Patrick George Critical Materials - Feb 2 -
Germany's New EV Subsidies Apply To Extended-Range EVs And Chinese Brands Germany is reviving its EV subsidy program, and this time both Chinese-built and extended-range EVs will be eligible for incentives. By Rob Stumpf News - Jan 20 -
This Ultra-Popular Chinese Model 3 Rival Just Became An Even Bigger Problem For Tesla Xiaomi just updated its Tesla Model 3 rivaling sedan with faster charging, more power and an updated interior. By Kevin Williams News - Jan 7 -
Hyundai Predicts Things Are About To Get Rough Plus, CES focuses on self-driving over EVs this year, while Xiaomi wants to sell half a million cars after an explosive 2025. By Rob Stumpf Critical Materials - Jan 6 -
This Tesla-Crushing EV Was The Best Car I Drove In 2025. Here's Why This Ferrari-looking crossover is beating the Tesla Model Y in China for a reason. Not many cars can compare. By Kevin Williams China - Dec 31 2025 -
Most Automakers Lose Money on EVs. How Is Xiaomi Turning a Profit Already? The Chinese automaker has seemingly done the impossible—again. Also: Toyota's hybrid boom and Elon Musk's AI dreams. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Nov 19 2025 -
Toyota's $10 Billion U.S. Investment Means It Could Export Cars Back To Japan Plus, Xiaomi is becoming a giant and Rivian's joint venture with VW could soon extend to gas cars. By Rob Stumpf News - Nov 13 2025 -
'My Favorite Car From China': Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Stuns Car Reviewer Carwow's Mat Watson came away impressed by Xiaomi's Porsche Taycan rival—especially its price. By Andrei Nedelea News - Oct 13 2025 -
Tesla's More Affordable Model Y Arrives Today. Here's What We Expect (Updated) Plus, Xiaomi is taking on Western luxury brands in China, and Tesla could lose its license to sell insurance in California. By Rob Stumpf News - Oct 7 2025 -
Xiaomi Stores Are Opening In Europe. Are Cars Next? The Chinese tech giant just opened stores for its gadget products. But they could soon be a home for its cars, starting in 2027. By Kevin Williams News - Oct 5 2025 -
The EV Tax Credit Dies Today. Get Ready For A Shift Plus, demand for totaled EVs is through the roof and Xiaomi cheers on the Model Y after reverse-engineering it. By Rob Stumpf Critical Materials - Sep 30 2025 -
Porsche's EVs Are Incredible. Here's Why They Still Face A Perfect Storm Why even Porsche's electric strategy needs an overhaul now. Plus: Xiaomi issues a critical fix, and America has a new auto safety czar. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Sep 22 2025 -
Hyundai: The Only Way To Beat China Is To Embrace Technology Plus, Honda taps a Silicon Valley company for autonomy and Xiaomi sees green. By Rob Stumpf News - Aug 21 2025 -
Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Is Basically The Electric Maverick Everyone Demanded Plus, China's software-defined vehicles are its key to success and GM's Cruise has a resurgence. By Rob Stumpf Critical Materials - Aug 12 2025 -
Xiaomi's Groundbreaking SU7 Was Spotted At Ferrari HQ. Could It Be A New Benchmark? An Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was captured at Ferrari headquarters in Maranello. By Javier Llorente Spy Shots - Jul 30 2025 -
'No More Participation Trophies': What's Next For The EV Market As the U.S. ends policy support for electric vehicles, automakers face a choice: get serious, or deal with serious competition. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Jul 7 2025 -
Xiaomi YU7 First Look: Here Are Some Of The Most Clever Accessories And Features Extra buttons, a projector and a magnetic tissue box. China's Apple crossover is really clever. By Kevin Williams China - Jul 3 2025 -
