This Chinese Electric SUV Just Recreated Mercedes’ Most Controversial Ad Dongfeng claims its new Voyah Passion S drove upside down in a tunnel, just like Mercedes did back in 2010. InsideEVs · Aug 15
The EU has new anti-Beijing instruments, but will China have to face the music? When Western companies rushed into China in the 1980s and 1990s, they traded their latest technology for market access. Now, China has absorbed, adapted and improved foreign know-how and is flooding Europe with advanced products, while the European Union's trade deficit balloons. As Paris and Berlin finally align on a… Radio France Internationale · Aug 7
Dongfeng Just Unveiled A 1.5 MW EV Charger To Take On BYD. And It’s Just Getting Started Developed in-house, Dongfeng’s flagship EV charger can cater to a wide range of battery voltages, peaking at 1,000V. InsideEVs · Jul 30
Americans Can't Have These Affordable Chinese EVs. But They're Coming To Canada China's Dongfeng Motor showed off a gaggle of cars in Montreal, with plans to sell its first two starting in 2027. InsideEVs · Jul 16
Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars Russian drivers are flocking to Chinese electric vehicles amid severe fuel shortages caused by escalating Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure. A Moscow dealership reports a dramatic surge in EV sales, moving from a few per month to several daily. While Russia's vastness and limited charging infrastructure remain hurdles, the current… The Economic Times · Jul 3
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa was forced to put together a plan to save the Japanese carmaker in just six weeks: ‘I knew what had to be done’ Espinosa faces the challenging task of revitalizing an automaker that’s getting hit on multiple fronts, from fierce Chinese competition to U.S. tariffs. Fortune · Jul 3
Jeep Quietly Announces Three New Models For Europe Jeep has outlined three upcoming models for Europe, including two new B-segment SUVs and a mid-size SUV developed with Dongfeng. Motor1 · Jun 29
This New Hybrid Engine Achieves A Breakthrough In Efficiency Dongfeng’s new 2.0-liter hybrid engine reaches 45.5% thermal efficiency, marking a major step forward in combustion tech. Motor1 · Jun 14
Stellantis plays down European scope for JLR and Tata partnerships Stellantis Europe chief Emanuele Cappellano revealed no immediate plans to extend recent partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors to the European market. While these collaborations are focused on the US and India respectively, Cappellano indicated potential consideration for Europe only if a clear product opportunity arises. The Economic Times · May 29
How building electric cars are forcing rival brands to become partners DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler explains how the electric vehicle revolution is forcing rival carmakers like Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover and Ford into unlikely partnerships to share costs, technology and platforms in a rapidly changing global industry The Independent UK · May 26
Stellantis-Dongfeng joint venture will see Chinese maker's EVs built in France French-Italian auto group Stellantis and China's Dongfeng have announced a plan to launch a joint venture based in Europe, with Stellantis having a 51 percent controlling stake. The deal would see Dongfeng's new electric models assembled at Stellantis's plant in western France to comply with the EU's new "Made in… France 24 · May 20
Jeep And Ram's Owner Partners With Another Chinese Brand To Build EVs In Europe Stellantis already has a Leapmotor production deal in Spain. Now, Dongfeng’s Voyah EVs could be built in France. InsideEVs · May 20
Stellantis plans partnerships with Dongfeng in Europe, JLR in US Stellantis is joining forces with China's Dongfeng to create a dynamic joint venture aimed at producing new energy vehicles right in the heart of Europe. With plans for manufacturing facilities in France, this partnership reflects Stellantis's bold strategy to widen its market influence. The Economic Times · May 20
Stellantis Opens The Door To Chinese Cars Made In Europe Dongfeng's luxury brand Voyah will build electrified cars at a factory in Rennes. Motor1 · May 20
The Independent UK · May 20 Stellantis bring Chinese Voyah cars to Europe – and the UK could be next Stellantis and Dongfeng plan a new Europe-based joint venture to sell premium Voyah electric cars and new energy vehicles
Motor1 · May 15 Jeep And Peugeot Models Made In China Are Going Global If you can’t beat them, join them; that about sums up the state of the automotive industry in 2026. China has become a force to be reckoned with, and long-established automakers have certainly taken notice of their rivals’ meteoric rise. Stellantis may have 14 brands under its massive corporate umbrella,…
Motor1 · Apr 24 Nissan's New Body-On-Frame SUV Concept Revives a Classic Name While we’re patiently waiting for Nissan to bring back the Xterra, another nameplate is coming out of retirement. Although the Terrano doesn’t have the same panache, it’s a moniker millennials will remember, harking back to the days when body-on-frame SUVs were the norm rather than the exception. While technical specifications…
InsideEVs · Feb 2 These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada From crossovers to hatchbacks to sedans, there are a lot of Chinese EVs that would work well in the Great White North.
InsideEVs · Nov 17, 2025 Chinese EV Maker Plans 620-Mile Solid-State Battery Cars In 2026 Dongfeng is also working on an ultra-high-voltage EV platform capable of charging at a whopping 2 megawatts.
InsideEVs · May 28, 2025 BYD Called Out For Somehow Selling 'Zero-Mile' Used Cars: Report China's commerce ministry is investigating popular EV makers after
Motor1 · May 16, 2025 Nissan's New Boss Candidly Admits What Went Wrong The first order of business for Nissan’s new CEO is to put the struggling company into recovery mode. Drastic decisions were made from day one: slashing 20,000 jobs, closing seven factories, eliminating six platforms, reducing parts complexity by 70 percent, and halting the development of certain models. These are the…
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025 Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close
Motor1 · May 5, 2025 Nissan Could Turn the Frontier Plug-In Hybrid Into an SUV It's safe to say Nissan surprised us all last month at the Auto Shanghai 2025 show, where it unveiled the Frontier Pro. Despite its familiar name, the truck is not related to the Frontier Pro-X we get here in the United States. Instead, it’s heavily linked to the Nissan Dongfeng…
InsideEVs · Apr 26, 2025 Nissan's EV Sedan, Frontier PHEV Make Me Wish For A Different Reality Here's something I figured out pretty quickly at the Shanghai Auto Show this past week: You can tell a lot from which cars and which brands the crowds are interested in.
International Business Times · Apr 24, 2025 European Carmakers On China Charm Offensive As Sales Droop Once blithely dominant in China, European automakers are now launching full-fledged charm offensives at consumers in the world's largest car market, seeking to claw back sales lost to domestic rivals.