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Paris Auto Show — European OEMs Strike Back

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(But will it be enough?) The 2026 Paris Auto Show felt different this year. Despite some notable absences (BMW, MG, most Japanese OEMs…), it was bigger than in past editions. The bright, confident stands of Chinese automakers—from BYD to Geely to XPENG—signal a new era in Europe’s car market, one … [continued]

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Paris Motor Show Topline: European Automakers Cling To The Past, Chinese Lead To The Future

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Last night, I returned home from Mondial de l’Auto 2026, otherwise known as the Paris Motor Show. My time there was packed with events and conversations. While at the show, I also attended the Paris Automotive Summit, hearing from multiple industry executives. I will get into more depth on some … [continued]

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Tailored for Tokyo: BYD’s Bold Bid to Win Over Japanese Drivers

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Bringing Kung Fu engineering to the land of Judo TOKYO — When BYD unveiled its RACCO electric minicar to media in Tokyo, the executive introducing the boxy microvan made a point to present it not as a foreign import, but as a vehicle tailor-made for the daily routines of Japanese … [continued]

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