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Forbes
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
U.S. -China Trade War Provides A Cloud Over Glitzy Shanghai Auto Show
XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng and XPeng's humanoid AI robot IRON visit XPeng booth during the 21st Shanghai ... More International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025). (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) The 2025 Auto Shanghai show has featured new models and component systems introduced. An automotive consultant said Monday there was one subject that wasn't mentioned much but still had an impact on the show – the 145% U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods implemented by President Donald Trump. 'The tariffs weren't talked about but there a cloud,' said Tu Le, founder and managing director of Sino Auto Insights, a Beijing-based consulting firm. He was the speaker at an Automotive Press Association webinar on Monday. The consultant attended media days and trade days at the show last week. The show began April 23 and runs through Friday. Le said auto dealers from Canada attended the show and expressed an interest in bringing in Chinese vehicles. The Trump administration is implementing tariffs on vehicles and components from Canada and Mexico. The tariffs will have an adverse impact on the North American auto industry, where supply chains crisscross borders. The consultant said Chinese vehicle makers are 'going to be welcomed quite a bit' to build factories in countries targeted by the Trump administration for tariffs. 'It's business as usual, just without the United States.' He predicted the European Union 'will probably want (Chinese) vehicles assembled in Europe.' During the presentation, Le commented about other trends. --Foreign automakers are adjusting their China operations to expansion by the home Chinese vehicle makers, led by BYD. Foreign brands such as Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. 'feel they have bottomed out' and 'can be competitive,' he said. Meanwhile, he said Hyundai and Kia face 'a lot of headwinds' in China even though the brands perform strongly in other regions. --The Chinese market is experiencing a proliferation of models and new brands. Some automakers are creating new brands. For example, the traditional Audi brand, with its four rings, is becoming known as 'Four Rings,' while a separate Audi brand, simply called 'Audi' is being added. The traditional Audi (with rings) had been known for being driven by Chinese government officials, Le said. The new Audi (without rings) is intended to reach out to other customers. 'Chinese feel better not to deal with the baggage' of existing brands, Le said. 'It's hard to keep up with the new vehicles and new brands.' According to Le, the Shanghai show had eight halls for automakers and were the equivalent of 17 football fields long.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Advanced digital cockpits give Chinese EVs ‘overwhelming advantage' in Russia, vendors say
With large screens and high-quality audio systems, Chinese cars are ready to run infotainment software Russian drivers favour, vendor says. — SCMP China's smart vehicles with sophisticated in-car entertainment – from huge video screens to advanced stereo – are sure-fire hits in Russia, where drivers and passengers are increasingly embracing digital technology, vendors said this week during the world's largest auto show. Major Chinese carmakers including Chery Automobile, Great Wall Motor and Geely Auto are the vanguards and biggest winners in Russia, after Western brands stopped selling and marketing their vehicles in the country amid Russia's three-year military invasion of Ukraine. Other Chinese brands are playing catch-up in the nation of about 145 million people – the largest export destination for Chinese cars – by offering digital cockpits that are to their liking. 'Digital features give Chinese cars an overwhelming advantage in markets like Russia and Southeast Asia,' said Zhou Tian, a senior business development manager with Moscow-based Yandex Auto, during the 2025 Auto Shanghai trade show on Thursday. 'Russian car buyers want vehicles that integrate [online] services that they use every day on their smartphones.' Yandex, established in 2016, is looking to partner with Chinese automotive firms. During the show, Yandex received positive responses from Chinese car assemblers with their sights set on Russia, Zhou said. Cars with Yandex software can deliver a wide range of digital services in Russia, encompassing mapping, entertainment, food delivery and e-commerce, he said. 'Most Chinese cars, petroleum-powered or electric, are ready because their hardware, from screens to speakers, is good enough for the integration of our software,' Zhou said. 'They are well received by Russian consumers.' About 47% of car buyers were considering buying Chinese in their next purchase, according to a survey last year by the Russian polling agency Romir. More than two-thirds of Russian consumers said that they would like to receive more information about Chinese-made cars, particularly the cars' technical specifications and service features, the survey said. Chinese vehicle exports to Russia jumped 27% last year to 1.16 million units, compared with 2023, according to the China Passenger Car Association. In second place was Mexico, where Chinese brands shipped 445,000 vehicles last year. Mainland Chinese carmakers dominate the Russian market, where total passenger vehicle sales in 2024 jumped 48% year on year to 1.57 million units. Chinese plug-in hybrid cars, which combine a petrol engine with an electric motor, are especially welcomed in Russia as they offer drivers the option to drive a greener vehicle without range anxiety, Zhou said. Yandex, which said 97% of Russian Internet surfers have used its multimedia services, can also help broaden the appeal of Chinese cars in other Russian-speaking countries in central Asia, he added. China-made cars could cost 50% more in Russia, putting them in the premium bracket that lures more Chinese assemblers to set up showrooms and sales networks there, said a sales manager at Voyah, which makes EVs for state-owned Dongfeng Motor. Russia would continue to be a stabilising source of demand for Chinese-made cars this year despite the global tariff storm gripping the automotive industry, Global consultancy AlixPartners said in a research report this week. 'Complimentary intelligent-driving features are emerging as a key competitive tool, further distinguishing China-brand offerings from overseas offerings,' said the consultancy's partner Yvette Zhang. – South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Advanced digital cockpits give Chinese EVs ‘overwhelming advantage' in Russia, vendors say
China's smart vehicles with sophisticated in-car entertainment – from huge video screens to advanced stereo – are sure-fire hits in Russia, where drivers and passengers are increasingly embracing digital technology, vendors said this week during the world's largest auto show. Advertisement Major Chinese carmakers including Chery Automobile , Great Wall Motor and Geely Auto are the vanguards and biggest winners in Russia, after Western brands stopped selling and marketing their vehicles in the country amid Russia's three-year military invasion of Ukraine. Other Chinese brands are playing catch-up in the nation of about 145 million people – the largest export destination for Chinese cars – by offering digital cockpits that are to their liking. 'Digital features give Chinese cars an overwhelming advantage in markets like Russia and Southeast Asia,' said Zhou Tian, a senior business development manager with Moscow-based Yandex Auto, during the 2025 Auto Shanghai trade show on Thursday. 'Russian car buyers want vehicles that integrate [online] services that they use every day on their smartphones.' Yandex, established in 2016, is looking to partner with Chinese automotive firms. During the show, Yandex received positive responses from Chinese car assemblers with their sights set on Russia, Zhou said. Geely Automobile's booth during the 2025 Auto Shanghai show on 23 April 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE Cars with Yandex software can deliver a wide range of digital services in Russia, encompassing mapping, entertainment, food delivery and e-commerce, he said. Advertisement 'Most Chinese cars, petroleum-powered or electric, are ready because their hardware, from screens to speakers, is good enough for the integration of our software,' Zhou said. 'They are well received by Russian consumers.'
Korea Herald
08-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Nexteer Expands Portfolio With High Output Column-Assist Electric Power Steering
Diverse Portfolio Helps OEMs Balance Performance, Price & Speed AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive announces its latest breakthrough in steering innovation, High-Output Column-Assist Electric Power Steering (HO CEPS). This addition strengthens Nexteer's industry-leading steering portfolio and gives OEMs unmatched flexibility to optimize performance, cost, scalability and development speed across vehicle platforms while addressing diverse global market needs. EXPANDING VEHICLE SEGMENT COVERAGE WITH HO CEPS Traditionally, CEPS is used to steer smaller vehicles like compact cars, sedans, small SUVs and entry-level EVs. Nexteer's "standard" CEPS already supports higher-than-average steering loads, delivering 40–95 Nm of assist, making it a cost-effective alternative for heavier vehicles. Now with the launch of HO CEPS, Nexteer further expands steering assist capacity up to 110 Nm. Consequently, HO CEPS can support even larger and heavier vehicles, including vehicles that would typically require Dual Pinion or entry-level Rack-Assist EPS. By delivering increased torque and load-handling capabilities, HO CEPS enables these vehicles to maintain steering precision, battery/fuel efficiency and cost-effectiveness—without requiring more complex, premium under-hood EPS systems. DIVERSE STEERING OPTIONS HELP OEMS ADAPT With the launch of HO CEPS, Nexteer now offers a complete, High Output EPS Suite including HO versions of Single Pinion, Dual Pinion and Rack-Assist EPS. Beyond HO and standard EPS, Nexteer's lineup also includes: Nexteer's comprehensive steering portfolio empowers OEMs to balance cost, performance and development speed across multiple vehicle segments and global markets. "With our launch of High-Output CEPS, Nexteer continues to lead the way in steering innovation, giving OEMs the power to optimize performance, price and development speed for every vehicle in every market. As a leader in chassis motion control, we're helping automakers anticipate and adapt to the future of mobility," said Robin Milavec, President, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Board Director, Nexteer Automotive. The company will premiere its HO CEPS in its exhibit (1.2H 1BF007) at the 2025 Auto Shanghai April 23 - May 2, 2025. ABOUT NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative product and technology portfolio includes electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire systems and rear-wheel steering systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems and software solutions. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for more than 60 customers around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Xiaomi, ChangAn, Li Auto, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others.
