Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Chinese automaker Nio targets BMW Mini with Firefly model

Chinese automaker

GUANGZHOU: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant Nio unveiled its budget-friendly brand, Firefly, on Saturday, aiming to rival BMW’s Mini and Mercedes’ Smart. The announcement was made during Nio’s annual event in Guangzhou, with CEO William Li revealing that pre-sales for Firefly have commenced, starting at 148,800 yuan ($20,394). Li showcased three Firefly models in lavender, … Read more

EU launches probe into Chinese EV subsidies

EU launches probe into Chinese EV subsidies

EU probes tariffs on subsidized Chinese EVs. European carmakers challenged by affordable Chinese EVs. China’s EV companies go global amid local competition. The European Commission launched a probe on Wednesday to determine whether to impose tariffs to defend the European Union (EU) against Chinese EV imports that are subsidized by the government. “Global markets are … Read more