There's another new player in China's EV SUV game. I gave it a ride.

There's another new player in China's EV SUV game. I gave it a ride.

The Deepal S07 is a Chinese-made car and the company's first EV SUV.Azfar HashimThe Deepal S07 is a Chinese-made car and the company's first EV SUV.I drove this midsize SUV around Singapore for two days and was impressed by its handling capability.The company's goal is to hit $10 billion in overseas market investment by 2030.At first glance, the Deepal S07's aggressive stance, sharp lines, and coupe-like roofline gave off serious Lamborghini Uru…

Tesla rival stuns reviewers in head-to-head performance test: 'It's actually very, very close'

For the last several years, Tesla has dominated the electric vehicle market. But a Chinese competitor is in prime position to give the once massively popular company a run for its money. With Tesla CEO Elon Musk's polarizing political involvement, Tesla's reputation has taken a significant hit in 2025. The company has seen a jaw-dropping 20% decline in auto revenue in this year's first-quarter report, and part of the reason is likely that it has…

This Chinese-made electric SUV is giving Tesla a run for its money

This Chinese-made electric SUV is giving Tesla a run for its money.

Is It Fair Competition or Government-Backed Disruption? » The Hoima Post - The Xavie Radio Ug

The global auto industry is witnessing a seismic shift—one that has left Western economies scrambling to respond. China, once synonymous with cheap manufacturing, has become the world’s largest car exporter, selling 5.26 million vehicles abroad in 2023—a staggering 50% more than Japan, the second-largest exporter. The meteoric rise of companies like BYD, which overtook Tesla in Q4 2023 with 526,409 EV sales (compared to Tesla’s 484,507), signals…

What a $15,000 electric SUV says about the U.S.-China car rivalry...

SHANGHAI—The offer sounds like a scam—a new Toyota electric-powered sport-utility vehicle for about $15,000, complete with sunroof and cup holders. But the Toyota bZ3X is real, and it is actually on sale starting at that price. There is a catch: To buy one, you have to be in China. Auto executives once dreamed of a world car that could be designed once and sold everywhere. That world has... Click to expand... Click to shrink...

The Self-Driving XPeng P7+ Does Great on Real Roads , Look Out, Tesla

Photograph courtesy of XPeng Xpeng is seen by some as the Chinese answer to Tesla, not only because of its emphasis on tech, particularly self-driving, but also in terms of positioning. One of three Chinese EV start-ups listed in the US for a long time, it was best seen as an also-ran thanks to disappointing sales against better-known Nio and sales powerhouse Li Auto…….Continue reading…. By: Mark Andrews Source: WIRED . Critics: According to the…