U.S. Rules for China-Made Cars Bought in Mexico (2026)
A broad 2026 guide to U.S. rules for China-made cars purchased in Mexico, including safety, emissions, tariffs, connected vehicles and registration.
Overseas Markets
Chinese EV overseas market coverage across Europe, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Middle East, tariffs, local production, exports, and brand expansion.
Geely Targets 100K Zeekr and Lynk Overseas Sales in 2026, Adding Malaysia Production in 2027
Geely targets 100K+ overseas Zeekr and Lynk sales in 2026 — doubling exports. Zeekr 7X production at Proton Malaysia factory starts H1 2027. No new factories: Geely's capital-light global expansion model.
CATL and Octopus Energy Form 50-50 JV to Build Europe’s First Heavy-Truck Battery Swap Network
CATL and Octopus Energy launch a 50-50 joint venture to build Europe's first heavy-truck battery swap network. Starting in the UK in 2027, 30+ mega swap hubs will serve 300,000 electric trucks, at costs claimed to undercut diesel.
Zeekr Hits 800K Global Deliveries, Launches 9X and 009 Grand Flagship Expansion
Zeekr surpasses 800,000 global deliveries and unveils 9X and 009 Grand flagship expansion across Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. The Geely premium brand now holds 40.7% of Hong Kong's luxury market.
NIO Marks 10 Years in UK: New Engineering Hub and an ‘Asset-Light’ European Strategy Take Shape
Quick Answer NIO celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Oxfordshire R&D center on June 18, opening a new engineering facility and signaling an “asset-light” push…
Hong Kong Auto Show 2026: Chinese Premium EVs Are Seizing RHD Markets from Toyota
Quick Answer At the Hong Kong Auto Show on June 18, a dozen Chinese automakers including BYD’s Denza, Zeekr, and Hongqi unveiled right-hand-drive luxury EVs…
BYD’s $1 Billion Indonesia Plant Readies Q3 2026 Start — and It Could Reshape ASEAN’s EV Map
Quick Answer BYD’s Subang factory in West Java — a $1 billion, 150,000-unit/year mega-plant — is entering final equipment integration and is on track for…
Leapmotor Opens Battery Assembly Workshop in Spain Near Stellantis-CATL Plant
Quick Answer Leapmotor International opened a battery assembly workshop in Mallén, Spain on June 23, 2026, directly beside the Stellantis-CATL battery cell plant in Aragon.…
BYD Australia Eyes Top-3 Spot as Shark 6 Hits 24K Sales, Fleet Push Begins
Why This Matters Globally BYD’s push toward Australia’s top-three automotive brands is not just a local milestone — it signals that a Chinese automaker can…
Zeekr Hits 800K Global Deliveries, Debuts 9-Series Global Strategy
Zeekr surpassed 800,000 cumulative global deliveries as of June 16, 2026, unveiling the 9X ultra-luxury SUV and 009 Grand MPV global expansion strategy at the Hong Kong International Auto Expo. The Geely premium brand now operates in 60+ cities worldwide.