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Chinese car brand Omoda launches in UK with ambitious plan to outsell Polestar

Published 27 March 2024
By James Fossdyke
Chery-owned Omoda brand is leading a full-frontal assault on the UK market with four new models in the next couple of years.
SAIC Volkswagen factory

VW considers future with China over 'slavery'

Volkswagen has confirmed it is in talks with its partner in China after a German newspaper reported alleged evidence of forced labour.
Published 15 February 2024
Ora Funky Cat

Chinese EV pricing could be investigated

Trade Remedies Authority says it’s watching for evidence of price-fixing in Chinese electric cars.
Published 14 February 2024
Iain Duncan-Smith China car production

Car market fixed by ‘brutal’ China, says IDS

China has manipulated the car market and EVs give the “brutal” country more of an advantage, say former Conservative Party leader.
Published 22 May 2023
Tesla Model X

No more RHD Tesla Model X/S

Tesla has announced that its Model S saloon and Model X SUV will only be available in left-hand-drive form from now on.
Published 12 May 2023
Lynk & Co headquarters in Sweden

UK set for an influx of Chinese EV brands

As many as 25 Chinese electric car brands are planning to hit the UK in the coming years, according to a new report.
Published 11 April 2023
Audi Urbansphere concept car

Audi Urbansphere concept revealed

Audi has revealed a new concept car, the Urbansphere, a vehicle larger than its A8 luxury saloon but designed with city living in mind.
Published 19 April 2022
King Long Robobus in Chongqing

Autonomous buses operating in China

The Chinese city of Chongqing has begun operating a network of autonomous buses that are already available to be hailed by the public.
Published 01 February 2022
Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck has got over 200,000 reservations

Five predictions for the car world in 2022

The last year has been an extremely difficult one for the motor industry; can we look forward to a brighter 2022?
Published 02 January 2022
Honda refuses to confirm electric HR-V for UK

Honda refuses to confirm electric HR-V for UK

Honda has unveiled a new pure-electric version of its HR-V for China, but Honda UK refused to confirm if it is destined for Britain.
Published 18 October 2021
Apollo robotaxi

Robotaxis on test in Shanghai

Chinese tech giant Baidu has opened up its self-driving Apollo Go robotaxi to the public on the streets of Shanghai, according to a state-owned m
Published 15 September 2021
Didi Global

Call to ban Chinese Didi app over spying

Fears over Chinese spying has led MPs to demand an outright ban on Didi Global, a ride-hailing app for smartphones that is set to rival Uber.
Published 09 August 2021
Tesla blasted by Chinese state media over safety issues

Tesla blasted by China over safety allegations

Tesla has been attacked by state-run Chinese media over safety issues, after a video of a protester at the Shanghai Auto Show went viral.
Published 20 April 2021