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Chinese car company announces fourth brand in the UK – with four more coming

OPINION: This is richly-deserved success, although there are some legacy car makers that won’t survive, writes EV editor Steve Fowler

The Independent UK

The World’s First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster

It’s the beginning of a “dual chemistry era” as sodium-ion batteries have overcome all hurdles to enter mass production.

InsideEVs

A complete guide to Chinese cars for sale in the UK in 2026

Chinese car brands have welly and truly arrived in Britain, with an ever-growing range of EVs and plug-in hybrids to pick from. These are the ones to watch.

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Mazda Launches A New Electric Crossover For Europe With Chinese Roots

Mazda has unveiled a new electric crossover for Europe. It’s called the CX-6e, and it’s the European version of the company’s China-built EZ-60. Mazda launched the model at the Brussels Motor Show in Germany today, and it goes on sale later this year.

Motor1

We Actually Got a Chinese Rotary Engine Before GTA VI

The Wankel rotary engine is the stuff of legends: a compact, high-strung, ultra-smooth motor with a single triangular rotor at its heart. Mazda, of course, is a pioneer of the Wankel engine, using it in cars like the Cosmo, the RX-7, and the 787B race car. But this new rotary…

Motor1

Here's why Chinese carmakers are beating the Europeans in Kazakhstan

Localisation is the best bet car manufacturers can make to keep demand stable. South Korea, China, and the US already benefit from it. Is it time for Europe to do the same?

Euronews

Changan Deepal S07 review: Premium looks, British dynamics – but is it enough to beat Tesla?

With quality feel, strong tech and a proper UK-tuned ride, the Changan Deepal S07 is a convincing new arrival – but range and charging leave it trailing rivals.

The Independent UK

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Chinese car maker Changan relies on British brains for new electrified models

Deepal, Avatr and Changan models have all been partly developed in Britain to suit European and Chinese tastes

The Independent UK

Why Tesla's Original Founder Is 'Disappointed' With Its Lineup

Today on Critical Materials: Matin Eberhard upset over Tesla's direction, China points at major brands in new car padding scheme and Tesla's new hardware deal.

InsideEVs

In China, Sedans Still Thrive

We all know how much the Chinese market shapes the global automotive landscape. Any changes have an immediate impact on the rest of the auto world. Not only does China lead the race to electrification, but the country is also making great strides in technologies like advanced driver assistance, artificial…

Motor1

Inside Ford's Plan To Outfox China's EV Companies

Today on Critical Materials: Ford's affordable EV will match China's costs, Tesla will pause production lines (again) and China hits an important chip milestone

InsideEVs

Mazda's New EV Has a Range-Extending Gas Engine, But It's Not a Rotary

The EZ-60 doesn’t look like your typical Mazda SUV, and that’s because it’s not really a Mazda. This upcoming Tesla Model Y rival is closely related to the Deepal S07, a product of Changan, Mazda’s joint venture partner in China. After official images revealed the design earlier this month, technical…

Motor1

China’s EV giants shift gears toward the U.K. as tariff troubles mount in the U.S. and Europe

Shut out by tariffs in the U.S. and EU, China’s EV makers are accelerating into the U.K.—now Europe’s biggest electric-car market.

Fortune

Mazda’s Tesla Model Y Rival Looks Slick, But There’s A Catch

Mazda may be far behind in the transition away from polluting gas cars, but it’s not throwing in the towel just yet. The automaker has revealed its latest EV, the EZ-60 crossover, on Chinese social media platform Weibo. It shares the same sleek design language as the EZ-6 electric sedan…

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This Is Mazda's Tesla Model Y Rival

Mazda is fast-tracking its EV expansion by leaning on its Chinese partner. After launching the EZ-6 last year, the sedan’s SUV counterpart has now been revealed on the Weibo social media platform. The EZ-60 is also coming alive courtesy of a tie-up with Changan, a state-owned automaker. Their 50:50 joint…

The Independent UK

Smart #5 gets fast charging and 366 mile range to tackle Tesla Model Y

Beefy all-electric SUV is the biggest Smart to date with some of the most advanced tech

The Independent UK

BYD Sealion 7 review: Fast SUV lags behind Tesla on price and range

The Sealion 7 should be a big seller for BYD – it’s a rival for the Tesla Model Y, the world’s top-selling car – but will its price and range count against it?

InsideEVs

How Mazda Aims To Keep Its Electric Vehicle Plans ‘Lean’

Mazda’s first electric vehicle, the MX-30, was a flop. Its latest one, the EZ-6, is really a Changan underneath. It’s pretty clear that Mazda is up against the wall when it comes to electrification; after all, it's one of the last few small, independent car companies left, and it doesn't…

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Mazda Is Building A Battery Plant In Japan To Supply Its Future EVs

Mazda plans to launch a new line of bespoke, in-house-developed electric vehicles, and the first will arrive in 2027. The batteries that will power its new EVs will come from a factory currently that will be built in the Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan, with Panasonic as a technology partner and…

International Business Times

Move Over Mercedes: Chinese Cars Grab Mexican Market Share

InsideEVs

Mazda EZ-6 Electric Sedan Costs Under $23,000 In China

The Volkswagen ID.7 rival from Mazda is also available as a range-extender EV with a maximum range of 800 miles.

InsideEVs

This Transforming Chinese EV Pickup Is The Tesla Cybertruck Done Right

This Chinese EV pickup has earned the nickname "Chinese Cybertruck." I'd totally buy one.

InsideEVs

Mazda Says New EV Is 'Truly Global.' But There's One Problem

The 2025 Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan will go on sale in China and Europe this fall.

InsideEVs

Mazda Says Its New EV Is 'Truly Global.' But There's One Problem

The 2025 Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan will go on sale in China and Europe this fall.

Motor1

The Mazda Arata Is Another Attempt at an Electric SUV

The MX-30 isn't exactly a roaring success, but Mazda isn't giving up.

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