TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.050-0.95%
F12.050-0.05%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.570-1.22%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.600-0.11%
CVNA57.960-2.43%
PAG194.790-0.88%
LAD281.490-5.29%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.370-3.22%
ABG161.970-2.57%
SAH60.050-1.01%


China

Trump hosts Chinese President Xi today, U.S. dealers watching closely

Trump hosts Chinese President Xi, U.S. dealers watching closely

- September 24, 2026
On the Dash: Trump hosts Xi today as the U.S.-China trade truce nears its Nov. 10 expiration. Six auto trade groups, including dealers, urged Trump to keep Chinese automakers out...
Trump open to Chinese automakers coming to U.S., on one condition

Trump open to Chinese automakers coming to U.S., on one condition

- September 14, 2026
On the Dash: Trump said Chinese automakers could build cars in the U.S. if they hire American workers. A 2025 Commerce rule bars Chinese-owned manufacturers from selling connected vehicles, even...
Elon Musk denies reports Tesla to split off China business ahead of SpaceX merger

Elon Musk denies reports Tesla to split off China business ahead of SpaceX merger

- July 31, 2026
On the Dash: Tesla executives are reportedly preparing to separate the company's China business ahead of a potential SpaceX merger. CEO Elon Musk denies the report, calling it "fake news"...
Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall 8% amid weakening sales in China

Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall 8% amid weakening demand in China

- July 8, 2026
On the Dash: Mercedes' core car sales fell 8% in Q2, with China deliveries down 30% amid intensifying competition. U.S. sales rose 10% and BEV sales climbed 50% to 63,000...
President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week. It comes as China says it exports more EVs than ICE cars, despite a U.S. ban on Chinese auto imports.

China hits new EV export milestone as Trump heads to Beijing to talk trade

- May 11, 2026
On the Dash: China exported more EVs than gas cars for the first time in April. U.S. tariffs are instead redirecting Chinese EVs to Europe and Latin America. Congress and...
China chip sector

China’s chip sector accelerates growth as AI demand drives capacity expansion

- March 26, 2026
On the Dash: China’s chip capacity for 22nm to 40nm nodes is projected to reach 42% of global output by 2028, up from 37% in 2026. AI-driven demand is becoming...
tariffs

European Union Imposes Steep Tariffs on China-made Electric Vehicles

- July 8, 2024
In a move set to redefine the automotive landscape and EU-China relations, the European Commission has announced steep tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting 5 July. This decision...
I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad that you could join us.It’s been a tough quarter for many of the legacy automakers. highways emissions

Chinese EVs posing threat to U.S. automakers despite increase in tariffs

- July 5, 2024
 Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting...
China’s ascendancy in the automotive sector is a multifaceted challenge requiring Western dealerships’ attention, strategy, and innovation.

Column | How China’s auto ambitions are reshaping global markets

- March 27, 2024
The global automotive industry is in a transformative phase, heavily influenced by America’s weaknesses and China’s expansive role. From dominating chip manufacturing to increasing its footprint in vehicle production, China’s...
LFP

Ford and CATL confirm new LFP battery factory, announce location

- February 14, 2023
Yesterday afternoon, Ford and Chinese battery maker CATL confirmed a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery factory in Michigan. The news arrives some weeks after Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin refused to...


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