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1. China’s flying car makers aim for deliveries this year as passenger use nears
China could see its first flying car begin carrying paying passengers in 2026, as government backing and a growing pipeline of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle makers push the country’s “low-altitude economy” closer to commercial reality.
2. Xiaomi’s SU7 becomes China’s first Tesla killer, outselling the Model 3
After five years of playing catch-up, China has produced a worthy “Tesla killer”, a massive achievement for the country’s premium electric vehicle (EV) makers that is set to stoke national pride.
3. Beijing-Ottawa deal reinforces China’s dominance in EV industry, analysts say

Beijing and Ottawa reached a “landmark” trade agreement last month, slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, in a move analysts said further cements China’s dominance and suggests the US decline in the global EV market.
4. Is Philippines falling behind in EV race as Southeast Asia revs up?
As Southeast Asia accelerates into electric vehicle manufacturing, industry leaders in the Philippines say their country risks falling behind neighbours that have moved quickly to support the sector, with policy uncertainty raising doubts about Manila’s commitment to long-term growth.
5. Xpeng targets overseas sales surge in 2026 as China EV battle goes global

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng is aiming to double its overseas sales in 2026, as it battles domestic rivals such as BYD and Leapmotor for a bigger slice of the global market.
6. Major foreign carmakers set to stage a comeback in China this year: analysts

Foreign carmakers are expected to stage a comeback in mainland China in 2026 when they launch models with innovative technologies. The models are expected to attract buyers in spite of sluggish consumer demand, according to industry officials and analysts.
7. How Tesla’s AI shift is prompting Chinese rivals to expand tech offerings
Tesla’s falling car deliveries and declining profitability on the mainland have not stopped its Chinese electric-car rivals from imitating the US firm’s transition into an artificial intelligence entity.


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A Xiaomi SU7 Max is displayed at the entrance of the company’s EV factory in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on January 16, where the pair announced a new strategic partnership that will open Canada up to Chinese electric vehicles. Photo: Reuters

Xpeng’s G7, the longest range SUV in the world at 1,704km, is gaining traction with overseas buyers. Photo: Handout

Volkswagen workers seen at an assembly line in the German carmaker’s plant in Qingdao, in eastern Shandong province, on December 23, 2025. Photo: AFP

‘Optimus chain’: Chinese suppliers form the backbone of Tesla’s humanoid robot initiative

Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is seen on display at a company showroom in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Shutterstock

Tesla plans to start manufacturing its third-generation Optimus humanoid robot. Photo: Shutterstock

Tesla reports first ever annual revenue decline as China’s EV giants zoom ahead

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland. Tesla has reported that its annual revenues declined for the first time in the company’s history in 2025. Photo: EPA

A Tesla Cybercab drives on a street in the US state of Texas. Tesla has reported that its annual revenues declined for the first time  in the company’s history in 2025. Photo: AP

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From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed


From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.


Xiaomi’s ‘Tesla killer’, Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal promising for China market: 7 EV reads

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed

1. China’s flying car makers aim for deliveries this year as passenger use nears

From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed