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The Maextro S800 recorded more than 2,100 deliveries in mainland China last month. Photo: Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles

Luxury EV built with Huawei tops Porsche’s Panamera and BMW’s 7 Series in China

Chinese carmakers gain confidence in the premium segment as Maextro S800 – developed by Huawei and JAC Group – tops sales above US$100,000.

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Style Edit: BMW’s luxury electric sedan, the i7 M70 xDrive

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Style Edit: BMW i7 series electric executive cars

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xiaomi takes on Porsche with customised luxury EVs in China

The Chinese EV maker has started a bespoke service that adds at least US$14,000 to the sticker price of an SU7 Ultra EV.

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra EV is unveiled during in Beijing on October 29, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Exclusive | Chinese carmaker poised to unveil Hong Kong’s first EV assembly

The Grand Tourer, designed for high-speed, long-distance journeys and priced above US$100,000, will be produced in Tai Po, sources say.

Malaysia

Luxury car owners skipping out on US$8.5 million road tax drive Malaysians mad

Owners of over 6,300 Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ferrari and Porsche cars have not been paying for the privilege, minister reveals.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Li Auto launches 6-seat electric SUV in pre-emptive strike against Tesla

The Beijing-based carmaker will start delivering the premium Li i8 electric vehicle to mainland customers from August 20.

Li Auto’s new Li i8 premium electric SUV. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: BMW’s latest iX xDrive45 arrives in Hong Kong

The range of between 490km and 602km is more than a third longer than previous iXs even while the higher torque allows for improved acceleration.

China consumption

‘The American dream has faded’: how Jeep reached the end of the road in China

Chinese consumers have rapidly turned away from the iconic US brand, leading to plunging sales, spiking debts and a historic bankruptcy.

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India

Electric avenue: Tesla unveils first India showroom

While few Indians will be able to afford one, the opening is less about selling and more about building Tesla’s brand, analyst says.

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People are seen outside the Tesla showroom ahead of its opening in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Automobiles

Behind the scenes at Le Mans – and what it takes to win

A look at the changing face of the world’s most famous endurance race, won this year for the first time by a Chinese driver.

Hongkonger Antares Au competes in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Photo: Jurgen Tapp Photography
Land Rover

Land Rover Defender 2026: new safety feature, colours, interior

Defender 2026 models offer a new driver fatigue monitor, exterior and interior design changes, and the option of Off-road Cruise Control.

Trending in China

Chinese man buys US$210,000 car for taxi business, claims to earn US$4,800 a month

Man splashes out on luxury Mercedes-Maybach S480 for ride-hailing business, embarks on journey to ‘break even’.

India

Lamborghini crash in India reignites debate over privilege and impunity

The car’s driver was released on a bail of US$300 after critically injuring two construction workers, sparking accusations of unequal justice.

Deepak Kumar is seen in a video of the incident. Photo: Handout
China trade

China trade team visits Germany to discuss cars after election and tariff spats

Discussions seen following increased vigilance on both sides toward US import tariffs by the Trump administration.

A Chinese trade group headed to Germany on Monday to discuss cooperation in the automotive space. Photo: Reuters
Porsche

Why the new Porsche Macan is leading the charge in electric SUVs

Porsche’s all-electric SUV has the power, the comfort and a decent range, but can it convince petrol heads to change over?

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Britain

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre a powerful electric car with Spitfire vibes

The electric Black Badge Spectre from Rolls-Royce has an Infinity Mode button to release the engine’s full power, and upgraded suspension.

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Style Edit: BMW’s next gen X3 SUV redefines the premium mid-size category

The 3 new models feature sleek design, classic BMW touches and innovative features.

The new BMW X3 family. Photo: Handout

The new Porsche 911 Carrera S: more power, better handling

With new turbos, better cooling, an upgraded engine and power distribution, the Porsche Carrera S is a car to be reckoned with.

CES

5 car tech innovations at CES show that could change motoring

From Sony’s first electric car to a flying car from China and BMW’s new heads-up display, five notable innovations from the CES tech fair.

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Asia travel

New 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser can still take the rough with the smooth

The world’s bestselling off-road vehicle has been updated, and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser’s all-wheel drive is as tough as ever.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Photo: Toyota
Google

Automotive OS to the fore as drivers seek smartphone-style in-car features

Owners want their cars to be as functional as smartphones, and carmakers are working with software companies to make it happen.

Cars are using improved and integrated computers and operating systems. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Nio takes aim at BMW, Audi with new luxury sedan

The ET9, which Nio expects to start delivering in March, is priced at 800,000 yuan (US$110,080) in presale.

South Korea

Mercedes-Benz fire sparks EV safety overhaul in South Korea

With investigations failing to pinpoint the fire’s cause, the overhaul seeks to prevent future incidents and protect consumers.

Crime

‘Bear’ attacking luxury cars in US$142,000 insurance case was human in suit

Four LA residents were arrested in ‘Operation Bear Claw’ for making fraudulent claims involving two damaged Mercedes and a Rolls-Royce.

This bear costume was allegedly worn by suspects with the aim of committing insurance fraud. Photo: California Department of Insurance via AP
Xiaomi

Xiaomi unveils US$114,000 Ferrari lookalike in luxury car venture

The SU7 Ultra has drawn both scepticism and admiration from consumers in the world’s largest EV market.

Xiaomi unveils its latest EV, SU7 Ultra, at an event in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

When it comes to EVs, Chinese consumers are spoiled for choice

Extended range, autonomous driving, sofas, refrigerators … BYD, Li Auto, Xpeng, Geely, Nio and others tick all the boxes in their pursuit of consumers.

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Timepieces

Catwalk for cars? Chantilly Arts & Élégance Richard Mille

Guests share their passion for elegant watches and are joined by the wider public to admire the exotic cars at the Concours d’Élégance ‘fashion’ show.

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