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US reporter on China\'s EV competitiveness after driving more than 25 models
After test-driving more than 25 vehicles in China, a U.S. reporter singled out models they would want to buy, including Zeekr Mix, BYD Seagull, Xiaomi SU7 and YU7, Geely EX5 and Nio-backed Firefly. The assessment cited strong value across segments, from design and software to driving performance and interior packaging. The report said barriers still limit Chinese EVs in the United States, while overseas expansion is growing in markets such as Mexico.
Telecommunications & Media
Autonomous driving market grows as shared e-bike big deal collapses
A planned merger in South Korea’s shared electric bicycle market has collapsed, scrapping a deal that could have produced a dominant operator. Socar’s sale of its Elecle e-bike unit to Kakao Mobility, operator of T Bike, was recently called off after final talks. Mobility platforms are also pushing into lifestyle services such as tire discounts and insurance. The article also highlights developments in Tesla, China’s autonomous driving market, Rivian, robotaxis and EV motorsports.
Industry
Xiaomi overhauls fast-growing EV sales team, hires former Tesla China sales executive
Xiaomi has hired Kong Yanshuang, who previously led Tesla’s sales organisation in China, to oversee its automobile sales operations. Media reports said Xiaomi has set a 2026 EV sales target of 550,000 units and that Kong joined in early March to handle the transition. The company has also recruited other former Tesla staff, and has reported rising deliveries and strong demand for refreshed SU7 models.
