Category: Automotor
China’s EV Maker XPeng Eyes Doubling Global Presence by Year’s End
One of China's leading electric vehicle makers XPeng plans to double the number of countries in which the company operates by the end of this year, its CEO said Saturday. Founded in 2014, XPeng is one of the Chinese firms in ...
The Race for Southeast Asia’s EV Crown Intensifies in 2025
Southeast Asia is revving up for an electric vehicle (EV) showdown. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are all vying for dominance in the region’s rapidly growing EV market, drawing investments from global automakers, especially China’s EV giants. But with shifting ...
BYD Tops Singapore’s Car Market in 2024, Surpassing Toyota as EV Sales Surge
BYD (Build Your Dreams) has become Singapore’s top-selling car brand, surpassing Toyota for the first time in 2024. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant registered 6,191 cars, a 337% increase from 2023, when it sold 1,416 cars.
BYD Expands Dealership Network and Build $1 Billion EV Factory in Indonesia
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, announced plans to expand its dealership network from 35 locations in 20 cities to 80 outlets by the end of 2025. The expansion is seen as it looks to cement its position in ...
Q&A: ‘Tariffs Could Kill Chinese Investments in EVs in Mexico’
By Alejandra Cuéllar Since his election victory in November, United States president-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to slap tariffs on the country’s top trade partners, pledging to make this one of his first acts upon taking office on 20 January.
Brazil’s Unions See Potential and Pressures From Chinese Carmakers
By André Duchiade The rapid expansion of the market for electric vehicles in Brazil, particularly Chinese cars, is transforming the country’s automotive industry and could have an impact on workers and production chains, say Brazilian trade unionists in the sector.
BYD Leads Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Market in 2024, Challenging Wuling’s Overall Dominance
Chinese automakers transformed Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape in 2024, with BYD emerging as the dominant force in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales and challenging Wuling’s long-standing leadership across all vehicle categories. The fierce competition highlights the growing influence of ...
Brazil Views Labor Violations at BYD Site as Human ‘Trafficking’
By Marc Burleigh Authorities in Brazil said Friday they were probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected "trafficking" of Chinese workers who were building a factory in the South American country.
Move Over Mercedes: Chinese Cars Grab Mexican Market Share
By Yussel Gonzalez The growing popularity of Chinese sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks has shaken up Mexico's luxury car market, hitting sales of traditionally dominant brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. According to industry ...
Chinese Workers Saved From ‘Slave-Like Conditions’ at BYD Site in Brazil
More than 160 Chinese workers have been saved from "slave-like conditions" in Brazil, where they had been building an electric car factory for Chinese giant BYD, officials said Tuesday. BYD's Brazilian subsidiary said in a statement late Monday it has "broken ...
Q&A: What It’s Going to Take for Chinese Car Brands to Succeed in Africa
With just a million new vehicles sold every year in Africa, half of which are sold in South Africa alone, the continent is one of the world's smallest regional auto markets. However, even relatively small markets are becoming increasingly important to China's auto majors now that ...
Indonesia Bets on SE Asia’s First Battery Plant to Become EV Hub
By Marchio Gorbiano Rows of robotic arms move with precision to assemble nickel-based battery cells on the production line at Indonesia's inaugural electric vehicle battery plant, the first in Southeast Asia. After being chosen by ...