Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Is America Afraid of Competition?

The U.S. Wants to Ban China’s High-Tech Cars, but They’re Already Here in El Paso
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/chinese-cars-byd-geely-u-s-mexico-be0dea28
Mexican dealers are selling cutting-edge Chinese cars that U.S. consumers can’t buy. Americans are warming to the idea of them.

China's next automotive revolution on display
https://www.reuters.com/pictures/electric-vehicles-ai-chinas-next-automotive-revolution-display-beijing-2026-04-27/
The Beijing Auto Show showcases China's latest electric vehicles equipped with artificial intelligence systems, futuristic interiors and technology that's reshaping the industry.

 
The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/business/geely-china-byd-export.html
Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.

Related:
Why this Chinese EV terrifies Europe’s carmakers
https://youtu.be/vgCYYrhL-kE