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Tesla outraces China’s BYD in pure electric car sales to regain world’s top spot
23+ hour, 2+ min ago (160+ words) Shrinking subsidies, new taxes sap China's EV demand, giving Tesla an edge in global deliveries for first time since fourth quarter of 2024 Tesla's deliveries worldwide between January and March hit 358,023 units, it said in a statement on Thursday. Tesla builds…...
Leapmotor targets global growth with Europe R&D hub, eyes Canada assembly
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (202+ words) Chinese EV maker lifts overseas sales target as rising fuel costs and easing tariffs boost demand abroad The Hangzhou-based carmaker, backed by Fiat owner Stellantis, has also raised its overseas sales target by 50 per cent, betting that higher fuel costs…...
China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (163+ words) Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers posted a strong rebound in sales last month, shaking off the weak start to the year as local government subsidies…...
Discovery Bay resident files ombudsman complaint over plan for full taxi access
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (193+ words) Petition to Transport Department signed by 1,700 calls for proper public consultation on plan to allow unrestricted taxi access in seaside neighbourhood A Discovery Bay resident has lodged a complaint with the city's ombudsman over authorities' handling of a proposal to…...
Canada’s finance minister visits China as both countries seek to bolster ties
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (207+ words) Fran'ois-Philippe Champagne's four-day trip comes close on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing in January Canada's finance minister will travel to China for a four-day visit, China's Finance Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday....
UBTech powers up as humanoid robot sales jump 23-fold
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (221+ words) Rapid growth in "embodied intelligence" is beginning to translate into real orders as Chinese robotics firms scale production Shares of Hong Kong-listed UBTech jumped after the robotics firm reported a surge in 2025 revenue, driven by an explosive 23-fold rise in…...
China’s electric cars and Iran war, VW pulls Skoda: 7 EV reads
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (576+ words) China's electric cars and Iran war, VW pulls Skoda: 7 EV reads'South China Morning Post We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you…...
Ganfeng Lithium sees surge in battery demand amid China-US energy rivalry
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (812+ words) Ganfeng Lithium sees surge in battery demand amid China-US energy rivalry'South China Morning Post China's Ganfeng Lithium, the world's largest producer of lithium metal, is envisioning an "explosive growth" in the global energy storage system (ESS) market in 2026, spurred by…...
China gains ground in DR Congo’s mining sector as Australian firm loses permits
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (119+ words) Chinese firms emerge as preferred partners as African nations seek bigger returns on critical mineral extraction On March 19, DR Congo's Mining Registry announced the cancellation of mining permits held by Australia's AVZ Minerals for non-payment of surface rights fees. Then,…...
Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (226+ words) Orders for Chinese NEVs are rising along with footfalls at EV dealerships both at home and overseas, according to Nomura analyst The energy shock stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict may help Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) makers exceed their overseas expansion…...