Smart Cars
Ford CEO Farley’s Test – Drive of Chinese Pickups: Acknowledges Competitiveness, Cites Heavy – Duty Shortcomings
March 16, 2026 – On March 15 local time, as reported by Carscoops, Ford CEO Jim Farley recently took two Chinese plug – in hybrid pickup trucks for a spin in Australia: the BYD Shark 6 and the Great Wall Cannon Alpha. Farley was quite candid in his assessment of these models. He didn’t dismiss…
BYD’s Brazilian Plant Secures Massive 100,000-Vehicle Export Order, Split Between Argentina and Mexico
March 16, 2026 – According to a report from Lianhe Zaobao, Li Ke, the Executive Vice President of BYD, revealed that the company’s Brazilian plant has secured export orders for a total of 100,000 vehicles from Argentina and Mexico. On March 13 (local time), Li Ke disclosed this news at an event in Rio de…
Kosmera Showcases AI-Driven Hypercar Vision at AWE Shanghai 2026
Shanghai, March 12, 2026 — Kosmera presented its AI-powered hypercar prototypeSTAR MATRIXatAppliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) 2026, marking the brand’s latest public appearance in Asia following its global debut atConsumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. At this year’s exhibition, Kosmera spotlighted STAR MATRIX as a forward-looking exploration of AI- and AR-driven driving intelligence — positioning…
Why Haven’t Soaring Memory Prices Pushed EVs to Widespread Price Hikes?”
March 3, 2026 – According to the latest research from TrendForce, the combined global sales of new – energy vehicles are projected to reach 20.53 million units in 2025, marking a 26% year – on – year increase. Looking ahead to 2026, the figure is expected to climb to 23.4 million units, with a growth…
Li Xiang: In AI Era, Ordinary People’s Value Creation Hits Zero, Self-Service Only
February 27, 2026 – Li Xiang, the chairman and CEO of Li Auto, recently shared his insights on WeChat Moments regarding the impact of AI and intelligent agents (Agents) on individuals with varying levels of professional expertise. He firmly stated, “In the era of AI, the value created by ordinary people is negligible. This includes…
Toyota Reigns Supreme as Top 10 Global Auto Sales Revealed
February 27, 2026 – As automotive companies around the world release their financial reports, the 2025 global auto sales rankings have finally been unveiled, with Toyota maintaining a significant lead and showing no signs of being dethroned anytime soon. Looking at the list, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai Motor, and General Motors continue to hold the top…
Stellantis Plunges into 22.3 Billion – Euro Loss Amid Electric Shift Quagmire
February 27, 2026 – Stellantis, the world’s fourth – largest automotive group, has reported its first annual loss since its merger, as revealed in its 2025 full – year financial results. The financial report shows that the group suffered a net loss of 22.3 billion euros for the whole year. In the second half of…
Polestar Takes on German High – Performance Titans: BMW M & Mercedes – AMG in Its Sights
February 26, 2026 – According to Motor1, Polestar is gearing up for a major product offensive over the next three years, aiming to take on Germany’s top – performing automotive brands head – on. The company has a well – defined roadmap in place. In 2026, the highly anticipated Polestar 5 will make its debut,…
Hyundai Europe CEO: Balancing Family Design Without “Clone” Cars
February 13, 2026 – Hyundai Motor is set to revamp its design approach by enhancing visual coherence across its vehicle lineup while preserving the distinctiveness of each model through its “chess piece” philosophy. The automaker’s European CEO emphasized that the core strategy remains focused on creating vehicles that stand out as unique offerings in the…
How to choose Chinese car export suppliers in 2026
In 2026, China implemented a new automobile export policy, which mainly includes two changes Firstly, new cars that have been registered for less than 180 days will not be allowed to be exported; Secondly, all new car exports must be modified according to requirements, and new cars must be modified for export in order to…