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The Big Read – GAC (2/4) – The road to success

Part 2 of the Automaker Story on GAC. In this episode GAC changes partner from Peugeot to Honda and builds up its corporate structure.

The Big Read – GAC (1/4) – Guangzhou auto industry before GAC

Part 1 of the Automaker Story on GAC. This episode tells the story of the Guangzhou automobile industry before GAC came into existence.

The main misconception about the CLTC range

Some Chinese EVs have amazingly long ranges according to the CLTC test cycle. An explanation why this is not necessarily wrong.

The Big Read – Fujian (3/3) – Fujian’s minor brands

Part 3 of the Automaker Story on Fujian Motors. This episode tells the story of Mercedes vans, Longma tractors, and the Qiteng and Yudo brands.

The Big Read – Fujian (2/3) – Soueast, eastern promise gone south

Part 2 of the Automaker Story on Fujian Motors. This episode tells the story of the Soueast joint venture with CMC and Mitsubishi.

The Big Read – Fujian (1/3) – The King Long story

Part 1 of the Automaker Story on Fujian Motors. This episode tells the story of the King Long, Golden Dragon and Higer brands.

BYD’s inflatable Dolphin: Why Euro version is larger than the Chinese?

BYD inflates the Euro-spec Dolphin length to move it up a segment and make it compete against the MG 4 directly.

OPINION | NIO’s Cat named Jin

Increasingly negative sentiments about the country may hamper the sales results of China's car manufacturers in Europe.

BYD Denza doubles up on charging power

Neat trick makes BYD's Denza D9 a fast charging EV.

Big Read – How Niutron failed to build its car

Niutron's failure to launch its electric SUV, set against the Chinese New Energy Vehicle market in 2022, where Speed is Everything.