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Chinese Brands Hold 20% of UK Car Market; Nissan Executive Says UK May Need Tariffs on Chinese Cars

According to Bloomberg, Nissan executive Massimiliano Messina said that if the UK wants equal treatment under EU rules of origin, it may need to impose trade tariffs on Chinese cars. Chinese brands currently account for 20% of UK market sales, and the UK has not yet followed the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, while the EU's "made in the EU" rules could exclude UK production from subsidies. Nissan previously announced a £170 million investment to produce a hybrid SUV at its Sunderland plant. This policy gap and concerns about circumvention will affect Chinese automakers' access to the European market and their localization plans.

32128 days ago

Chuhang Technology Wins 4D Satellite-Architecture Radar Nomination from Leading New-Force Automaker

Nanjing Chuhang Technology's 4D satellite architecture radar solution has won a mass-production nomination from a leading domestic new-force automaker and will provide a complete hardware and software solution. The two parties have previously achieved scaled mass production of 4D front radar and 4D corner radar. The company has now entered the supply chains of nearly 30 automakers worldwide, secured nominations for nearly 90 models, with more than 20 in mass production, and obtained nearly 100 overseas access certifications, covering markets including Germany, India, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia. On the industry side, L2 penetration has exceeded 70%, NOA is approaching 35%, and 4D radar installations are set to surpass 10 million units in 2025.

55331 days ago

Li Auto's first European model, Li 6, to debut at Paris Motor Show; sales start Q4 2026

Li Auto announced that its pure electric SUV i6 will be named Li 6 overseas, and will make its European debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026. It plans to start sales in the fourth quarter of 2026, with specific markets, pricing, and channels not yet announced. In Europe it will focus on pure electric vehicles, while selling extended-range SUVs in the Middle East and Central Asia, and is considering launching the L6 in the UK due to tariff differences between the UK and the EU. Domestic deliveries in August were 37,679 units, up 32.1% year-on-year.

53335 days ago

Anfia Proposes Zero Tariffs on Chinese Car Imports Within 8% Quota

Vavassori, president of the Italian automotive components association Anfia, proposed that the EU set an import quota for cars made in China, with zero tariffs for up to 8% and an 80% tariff on the portion above that, covering components as well. Chinese brands currently account for more than 9% of new car sales in the EU, and the EU's current combined tariff rate on Chinese EVs is about 18% to 45%. Italian component exports fell 4.6% in the first half, may decline 10% for the full year, and could fall 40% to 50% by 2028 without protection. Whether the proposal can enter the EU agenda remains to be seen.

51035 days ago

Global NEV Penetration Hits 24.1% in 2026, Norway Leads at 81%

Cui Dongshu released global NEV data for Jan-Jul 2026: 56.11 million total vehicle sales, 13.52 million NEVs, 24.1% penetration. Development is highly uneven—Norway at 81%, Japan at just 4%.

36037 days ago

China Passenger Vehicle Export Overview (Jan.-Jul. 2026): Russia Leads with 524,428 Units

According to Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, China's passenger vehicle and NEV exports continued to grow in the first seven months of 2026. Russia led with 524,428 units (+143.4% YoY), followed by Brazil with 408,393 units (+148.4% YoY). The global market footprint is becoming increasingly diversified.

36737 days ago

BYD Exported 370K Units in Five Months, Brazil Alone Claims 187K

BYD exported 370,000 passenger vehicles in Jan.-May 2026, with Brazil leading at 186,921 units. Four European countries, Australia, and Middle Eastern markets expanded simultaneously, supported by a dual-powertrain strategy.

61586 days ago

BYD Exports Over 186,000 Units to Brazil in Jan-May, Topping Overseas Markets

From January to May 2026, BYD's passenger vehicle exports continued rapid growth, with Brazil leading at 186,921 units as the largest overseas market. Multiple European countries and Australia entered the top ten, and the dual-tech route differentiated deployment strategy accelerated global expansion.

47991 days ago

Gotion Semi-Solid-State Battery Exceeds 300Wh/kg, Clears Extreme Tests for Mass Production

On July 13, Gotion High-Tech announced that its G-Yuan semi-solid-state battery has passed extreme summer and winter testing, officially qualifying for mass production. The cell achieves energy density exceeding 300Wh/kg at the cell level and over 235Wh/kg at the system level, with multiple OEM validations underway, while Gotion's manufacturing bases in Germany, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand have begun production.

77194 days ago

BMW Halts Production of China-made i3, i5, iX1 in July, CLAR Platform EVs Exit Market

Multiple automotive media confirmed that BMW Brilliance will stop production of China-made i3, i5, and iX1 in July 2026. These three models, based on the CLAR platform shared with combustion vehicles, represent BMW's electric 1.0 era. The brand's future EV strategy shifts to the dedicated Neue Klasse platform, with the new iX3 debuting at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show.

659107 days ago

BYD's First German Flash Charge Station Opens with 1500kW Power, 6x Tesla V3

BYD's first flash charging station in Germany officially opened in May 2026, featuring second-generation flash chargers with a single-gun peak power of 1500kW, six times that of Tesla's V3 Supercharger. Compatible models can charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes. BYD plans to build 6000 flash charging stations globally by end of 2026, with 3000 in Europe.

591128 days ago