Tesla FSD Has A Real Rival. But It Drives Very Differently This first real-world test with Western journalists reveals where VLA 2.0 shines, and where FSD still pulls ahead. By Andrei Nedelea News - Apr 30 -
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 -
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 -
67 EVs Were Range-Tested In Sub-Zero Conditions. Here's Where The Teslas Ranked Dozens of modern EVs were range-tested in freezing temperatures in Mongolia. Here's how they ranked. By Suvrat Kothari Range / Efficiency - Dec 29 2025 -
This Chinese EV Maker Is Stepping In Where Fisker Faltered Following Xpeng's lead, China's GAC is taking advantage of the manufacturing void left by Fisker's collapse. And Magna is all for it. By Iulian Dnistran Europe - Nov 24 2025 -
Xpeng Is Running Tesla’s Playbook For World Domination. It May Just Work Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game. By Kevin Williams China - Nov 21 2025 -
Tesla's Future Rides On Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Payday—One Way Or Another Plus, it's a season of mixed results for Chinese automakers like BYD and Xpeng, and the world may get relief from the Nexperia chip shortage. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Nov 3 2025 -
Toyota Bet Right On Hybrids. Its Timing On EVs May Pay Off Next Plus, China's getting ready to pull the plug on EV subsidies, and Rivian says it's not ready to tap a U.S. government loan yet. By Patrick George Critical Materials - Oct 29 2025 -
China’s Xpeng Is Now Building EVs In Europe The up-and-coming EV company tapped one of the biggest names in the industry to kick-start its European ambitions. By Iulian Dnistran Manufacturing / Production - Sep 15 2025 -
How Xpeng Aims To Out-Tesla Tesla In Europe—And Beyond Chinese brands like BYD and MG are thriving. But Xpeng, with both affordable and high-tech EVs, deserves attention too. It's even making robots. By Kevin Williams Industry Outlook - Sep 13 2025 -
'This Model Does Not Work Anymore': Volkswagen Group CEO Gets Candid On EVs And Future Plans Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said the company's future product plans depend on geography and borders more than ever. By Patrick George IAA MOBILITY - Sep 8 2025 -
Chinese Brands Are Really Killing It In Europe Some brands like BYD and Xpeng grew more than 100% in a year. But some, like battery-swpping Nio, haven't found their footing yet. By Kevin Williams Sales - Jul 31 2025 -
Another Promising EV Wants To Make The Tesla Model Y History It's a bigger vehicle that starts at just over $27,000 in China, making it cheaper than the Tesla with comparable range. By Andrei Nedelea China - Jul 7 2025 -
The Global Auto Industry Is Drowning in Overcapacity Plus analysts have had it with Tesla's Musk 2.0 era already and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to be featured in Gran Turismo. By Rob Stumpf News - Jun 10 2025 -
The New Xpeng P7 Is A Stunning Sedan Meant For The World This range topping coupe will cost around $42,000 when it goes on sale this August. By Kevin Williams China - May 15 2025 -
Tesla Ditches China's Biggest Auto Show While EV Rivals Shine Instead The world's EV brands brought their A-game to China's massive automotive expo. It almost didn't matter that Tesla was MIA. By Patrick George Auto Shanghai - Apr 29 2025 -
Trump Might Kill 25% Tariff On Auto Parts. Automakers Aren't Holding Their Breath Plus, Xpeng breaks up with Nvidia and Tesla insurance rates are skyrocketing. By Rob Stumpf News - Apr 15 2025 -
Tesla Values Are Tanking Three Times Faster Than Any Other Brand Plus, Audi weighs a new "entry-level" EV as well as big cost cuts, and Carlos Ghosn says Elon Musk could fix Nissan. By Rob Stumpf News - Mar 18 2025 -
China's DeepSeek AI Left America Stunned. The EV Race Is No Different The tech world is waking up to China's tech dominance—something the automotive world knows well. Now it's time for hard questions. By Patrick George Industry Outlook - Jan 28 2025 -
For Sale, Maybe: A Six-Wheel Van That Launches A Flying Car CES has a long history with flying cars. But the CEO of Xpeng AeroHT says the company is serious. Can they pull it off? By Patrick George Technology - Jan 16 2025 -
Finally, An Electric Minivan With Six Wheels That Launches A Drone Chinese automaker Xpeng's Land Aircraft Carrier will make an appearance at CES 2025. It may end up as the wildest car at the show. By Iulian Dnistran Official - Dec 29 2024 -
Extended-Range EVs Are The Next Big Thing. Will Drivers Plug Them In? Automakers won’t say how plug-in hybrid owners behave. Is assuming EREV owners will plug in just magical thinking? By John Voelcker Charging - Nov 19 2024 -
Xpeng Has Only Ever Made EVs. Now It Wants To Do Gas Range Extenders The Chinese automaker says you won’t even be able to hear the engine running with its new Kunpeng Super Electric System. By Andrei Nedelea Technology - Nov 7 2024 -
European Automakers May Feel The Heat Amid Dockworkers Strike We also discuss Kia's plans to enter Japan and how Xpeng will fight the EU tariffs. By Suvrat Kothari Industry - Oct 2 2024 -
