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XPeng Forecasts Weak Q4 Revenue Despite Record Deliveries As China’s EV Price War Claims Another Victim

Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng issued a disappointing fourth-quarter revenue forecast on Monday, signaling that even record-breaking delivery numbers can’t shield automakers from China’s relentless EV price war that continues eroding profitability across the sector. The Guangzhou-based automaker projects Q4 revenue between 21.5 billion yuan ($3.03 billion) and 23 billion yuan, falling well s

Haye KestelooNov 17

Rivian

Volkswagen Admits Rivian Tech Could Power Gas Cars As EV Strategy Wavers Post-Tax Credit

Volkswagen suggested Wednesday that technology developed through its $5.8 billion partnership with Rivian could eventually be used in internal combustion engine vehicles, marking a notable shift in messaging just six weeks after the federal EV tax credit expired and triggered a historic market collapse. The acknowledgment from Carsten Helbing, co-CEO of the joint venture RV…

Haye KestelooNov 12

Volkswagen

Volkswagen ID. Unyx 08 Abandons German DNA For Chinese EV Tech In Desperate Market Gambit

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Unyx 08, a China-exclusive electric SUV that looks nothing like a traditional Volkswagen—and that’s exactly the point. The five-meter electric SUV, co-developed with Chinese EV maker Xpeng, represents the German automaker’s acknowledgment that it can’t beat Chinese competitors at their own game, so it’s joining them instead. The production version…

Haye KestelooNov 12

Tesla

Tesla Opens Second Chile Store As BYD Dominates South American EV Market

Tesla has opened its second retail location in Chile, expanding its South American presence nine months after entering the market, according to a post by Tesla Chile Sales Advisor Francisco Taladriz on October 26, 2025. The new store at Alto Las Condes shopping center in Santiago marks Tesla’s continued push into a region where Chinese…

Haye KestelooOct 26

China

BYD’s Price Cuts Under Fire: China’s Bold Move Against EV Overcapacity

Hey EV fans, tired of Tesla’s pricing games? China’s got bigger drama: officials are begging makers like BYD and XPeng to quit the price wars before they tank the whole industry. China is urging its electric vehicle industry to stop cutting prices and rein in production amid fears that persistent deflation is imperilling economic growth.…

Haye KestelooAug 5

Tesla

Xiaomi’s Bold Plan to Take Its Electric SUVs Global by 2027 Challenges Tesla

Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant known for smartphones, is accelerating its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions with plans to sell its YU7 SUV globally by 2027, posing a direct threat to Tesla’s Model Y. The company’s automotive division secured 200,000 orders in just three minutes for the YU7 in late June, signaling strong demand in China,…

Haye KestelooJul 5

Tesla

Geely Brings All-Electric and Hybrid SUVs to Italy, Boosting China’s EV Expansion

Geely Automobile Holdings, led by billionaire Li Shufu, is making waves in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market by launching its namesake brand in Italy with all-electric and hybrid SUVs. Announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, this move marks Geely’s first entry into Italy, partnering with Saudi-owned distributor Jameel Motors to introduce the EX5 electric SUV…

Haye KestelooJul 3

BYD

Chinese EV Giants BYD and Chery Outpace Tesla, GM, and VW in 2025 Global Race

In 2025, Chinese automakers BYD and Chery are reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, outmaneuvering global giants like Tesla, General Motors (GM), and Volkswagen (VW) with unprecedented speed and scale. A Reuters investigation reveals how these companies slashed vehicle development times to as little as 18 months, compared to over five years for Western rivals,…

Haye KestelooJul 3

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