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Desert Ambitions: Li Auto Targets the Middle East as China Solidifies its EV Ecosystem
Li Auto has officially entered the UAE and Saudi Arabian markets, leading a new wave of Chinese EV expansion into the Middle East. Simultaneously, China is strengthening its domestic industry through a massive 47% growth in charging infrastructure and new strict regulations on battery recycling.
China’s Automotive Ascendancy: Geely Surges While Global Giants Pivot to Survival
Geely’s Q1 sales surge and GAC's European expansion highlight the growing dominance of Chinese automakers, even as foreign giants like Nissan and BMW retreat or restructure. Meanwhile, Ford’s leadership warns that the entry of Chinese EVs into the U.S. could be a fatal blow to domestic manufacturers.
Wayve, Uber and Nissan Team Up to Trial AI-Driven Taxis in Tokyo by End of 2026
Wayve, Uber and Nissan have signed a memorandum to pilot autonomous taxis in Tokyo by the end of 2026, using Wayve’s AI driving system in Nissan Leaf EVs and rides booked through Uber. The collaboration unites machine-learning autonomy, ride-hailing distribution and OEM manufacturing but faces technical, regulatory and public-acceptance hurdles before it can scale.
BYD and Geely Eye Mexican Plant as Springboard into the Americas
BYD and Geely are reported to be shortlisted to bid for a Nissan–Mercedes‑Benz factory in Guanajuato, Mexico. Acquiring the plant would give Chinese automakers immediate production credentials and proximity to the Americas, helping them sidestep tariff and logistics constraints while accelerating overseas expansion.