Chinese plug-in hybrids are becoming one of the world’s most important vehicle categories, but not for the reason often assumed in Europe.

China's automotive industry has reached another defining moment. June delivery figures, which effectively closed the books on the first half of 2026, reveal a market becoming increasingly divided rather than uniformly competitive.

The era of relentless price cuts in China's car market is running into a more stubborn force: the cost of the supply chain.

Nissan has spent the past two years trying to convince Chinese buyers that it can behave like a local carmaker. Its slogan has been simple enough: “in China, for China, to the world.” 

BMW is preparing for one of the most abrupt resets in its China electrification strategy: a near-total pause in its locally built battery-electric line-up before the arrival of its next-generation EV platform.

New electric vehicles are appearing on the streets of Pyongyang despite years of international restrictions, highlighting how market demand, elite wealth and cross-border supply chains continue to reshape North Korea's automotive landscape.