When the electric car revolution began, hundreds (if not thousands) of start-ups launched into the sector, hoping to ride the great wave of ecological transition. Unfortunately, after the initial enthusiasm, many of these realities encountered insurmountable difficulties and closed their doors. It is estimated that in China alone, 500 manufacturers have emerged in a few … Read more
Hardly a week goes by without a Chinese manufacturer presenting a new car. Today, it is the Dongfeng Forthing brand, still unknown in Europe but arriving soon, which presents us with a fairly consensual electric sedan and which apes another better-known Chinese sedan. With the advent of the electric car, you probably didn't miss the … Read more
BYD, the Chinese brand leading the global electric car market, unveils its latest novelty, the E2 Honor Edition, whose price defies all competition! IN SHORT BYD launches the e2 Honor Edition in China, an affordable electric car aimed at democratizing clean mobility with a range of 400 km. Featuring a rotating screen, DiLink connectivity and … Read more
Stellantis could start assembling Leapmotor's small city car as early as next quarter at its Polish factory in Tychy. Stellantis could honor its partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Leapmotor from next quarter. According to information obtained by Reuters on March 22, Leapmotor's small T03 city car could find a place in the Tychy factory in … Read more
It was only a matter of time: after the surprise agreement between Stellantis (a group of Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Jeep) and the Chinese Leapmotor, we knew that Chinese electric cars were going to be manufactured in European factories. The chosen site would be a Fiat factory in Poland, which would begin production of the … Read more
If we often talk about Zeekr on Frandroid, it's because their electric cars often integrate remarkable technologies. The Chinese brand, owned by the Geely group (like Volvo or smart, for example), has just revealed the first images of its next model which incorporates revolutionary headlights, developed by the French equipment manufacturer Valeo. Let’s go discover … Read more
Luca de Meo (CEO Renault Group – CEO Ampere) launches a plea to European representatives, a few weeks before the European Parliament elections (June 6 to 9, 2024). In his “letter to Europe”, the senior manager of Renault Group takes stock of the market and the automobile industry, both linked to electric cars. Today, European … Read more
THE price of the electric cars remains one of the greatest brakes to their wide distribution. Of course, electric cars are being announced less expensive, around 25,000 then 20,000 euros. But these vehicles will also be smaller and not necessarily suitable for all uses, particularly families. So far, the only affordable brands in electric cars … Read more
The Chinese electric car manufacturer, BYD, managed to dethrone Tesla from its first place as the world's largest exporter thanks to its competitive prices. But it may well be that this advantage of Chinese models will be short-lived. British insurance companies are increasingly reluctant to insure vehicles made in China, and they continue to increase … Read more
© BYD – The giant BYD has acquired its own ship to increase its deliveries of electric cars outside China. The European skies are becoming threatening for Chinese car manufacturers. This Thursday, March 7, European customs began to register electric cars made in China, on the orders of the European Commission. BYD, Geely and SAIC … Read more