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Here's Your First Official Look at the Smart ForTwo Successor

Update: Smart has released the first teaser images featuring the #2, its all-new successor to the ForTwo city car. The dinky hatchback is undergoing track testing in China ahead of next year's launch.

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This Is The Last Volvo V90

Update: The very last V90 has rolled off the assembly line at the plant in Torslanda, Sweden. The car is now part of the Volvo Heritage Collection. You can see it at the World of Volvo in central Gothenburg alongside its predecessors.

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Lotus to cut 550 UK jobs amid ‘uncertainty’ including Trump tariffs

Chinese-owned sportscar maker insists it is committed to Britain and will restart production in Norfolk in September

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Lotus Is Slashing Jobs In the UK: 'A Punch in the Stomach'

Lotus’s rebirth under Geely ownership has been slow going. The Emira sports car showed plenty of promise, but was hampered by production delays and a price higher than initially promised. The Emeya and Eletre EVs haven’t proven hugely popular either, and being made in China, they are prohibitively expensive thanks…

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Hey, Europeans: You Can Now Import Your Own Chinese EV

An exporter named EV Marketplace says they'll help import and homologate EVs for individual European customers.

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America’s Love Affair With Big Trucks Is Backfiring

America's automakers are staring down a Super Duty-sized problem. Plus: Hyundai and Kia aren't slowing down on EVs—at least, not yet.

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The Zeekr X EV offers a premium driving experience without the high cost – but too many little problems undermine its appeal

The Zeekr X is an ambitious car, sharing DNA with the Volvo EX30, but it lacks the polish applied by the Scandinavian automaker.

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The Lynk & Co 900 Is A Comfortable, 845-Horsepower Hybrid Luxury Beast

This Range-Rover-like big SUV starts at $42,500. That's far cheaper than equivalent Western vehicles, making it a compelling value.

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GM and Hyundai Will Develop Trucks, Cars, and Vans Together

We certainly didn’t have a General Motors and Hyundai tie-up on our bingo cards last year when the two signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a potential collaboration. Then again, perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised. After all, weirder things have happened. Remember DaimlerChrysler? And we don’t even have…

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Polestar Is Doing Great. Except In China, Where It Sold 69 Cars All Year

Polestar has reportedly closed all of its Chinese stores aside from one in Shanghai. Could it exit China soon?

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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.

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Tesla Rivals BYD, Toyota, VW, GM Accused Of Faking Car Sales In China To Hit Targets: Report

Tesla Inc. Rivals BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC:BYDDY) (OTC:BYDDF), Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM), Volkswagen AG (OTC:VLKAF) and Buick, owned by General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM), have been accused of inflating sales figures in China amid fierce competition.

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Some Chinese EV Brands Are Starting To Struggle. That Doesn't Mean Chinese EVs Are Going Away

Recent scandals show that the Chinese EV market is under a ton of pressure. What does this mean for the future?

InsideEVs

How America's Heel Turn From EVs Could Hurt Canada Too

As U.S. manufacturers slow down on EVs, it could lead to real issues of consumer choice for Canadian drivers. Also, Chinese brands pick up steam in Europe.

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Tesla Rival Geely's Zeekr, Neta Inflated Sales Data In China Through Insurance Scheme Amid 'Zero-Mileage' Used Cars Row: Report

Chinese EV companies Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:ZK), owned by Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (OTC:GELYY) (OTC:GELYF) and Neta Auto, reportedly inflated sales data to hit aggressive sales targets.

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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…

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Chinese Cars Were A Laughingstock. Now They're Dominating Safety Charts

Crash tests reveal what nobody could imagine a decade ago: Chinese-made cars are now some of the safest out there.

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'No More Participation Trophies': What's Next For The EV Market

As the U.S. ends policy support for electric vehicles, automakers must get serious or deal with serious competition. Plus: Elon Musk wades into more politics.

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BYD Just Sold Its Millionth Seagull

Whether you call it the Dolphin Mini, Dolphin Surf or Seagull, BYD has moved more than a million of them.

The Independent UK

Geely (pronounced like Jelly) is next Chinese brand to arrive in the UK

Owners of Volvo, Polestar, Lotus and Lyng & Co arrive later this year with its own brand of cars, starting with the Geely EX5 SUV

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Lotus Might Build Cars at Volvo Factory In America

Over the weekend, multiple reports emerged suggesting Lotus might shut down its historic Norfolk plant and cease car production in the United Kingdom. However, those rumors have since been denied: “Lotus Cars is continuing normal operations, and there are no plans to close the factory.” The statement followed reports from…

Evening Standard

Business Secretary meeting Lotus after reports of plans to scrap UK carmaking

There are claims Chinese owner Geely is planning to stop manufacturing at the Hethel plant in Norfolk.

The Guardian - UK

Lotus plans to end UK sportscar production, putting 1,300 jobs at risk

Chinese owner Geely looks at options that include shifting assembly of its Emira from Norfolk to the US

InsideEVs

China's Zero-Mile 'Used' EVs Are Flooding Global Markets

China's latest automotive scandal—its zero-mile

TechRadar

The world's first range-extending hybrid car with swappable battery packs has landed – here's why it could be the future

The world's first range-extender hybrid with battery swap compatibility will go on sale in China, giving multiple charging options to customers.

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