Yang Jian

Nissan plans to nearly double China sales by 2030 through locally developed electric and plug-in hybrid models. The Japanese automaker will export China-built EVs to emerging markets in Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Here's a photo tour of 17 new vehicles in the spotlight at the Beijing show, where global brands showcased EVs developed with Chinese tech partners and Chinese brands debuted premium models targeting upscale segments.

Toyota posts record sales despite tariffs thanks to hybrids. Automotive News Managing Editor Jerry Hirsch makes the case for simple, affordable “appliance cars” to solve the vehicle affordability crisis. Plus, Boston Consulting Group's Eric Jesse discusses how automakers can find “white space” to win in different powertrain segments.

China’s vehicle exports climbed 39 percent in March, as booming shipments to Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America offset slumping business in the Middle East and Mexico because of the war in Iran and new tariffs.

TO THE EDITOR: “ GM suspends next-gen electric trucks as it pivots back to gas engines, hybrids (autonews.com, April 21) shows another example of government getting involved in areas where they don't belong.

General Motors is committing an additional $340 million toward production of 10-speed transmissions at plants in Michigan and Ohio for next-generation pickups and SUVs.

Geely shipped 18 Lotus Eletre crossovers from China to Canada, becoming the first automaker to use a January trade deal allowing 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at reduced tariffs.

Chinese EV makers are capturing surging global demand after oil prices increased from the Iran war. BYD and Chery are expanding rapidly in Europe as Middle East shipments plunged 60 percent.

Great Wall is targeting European growth with seven new plug-in hybrids and full-electric models while maintaining a U.S. presence despite trade barriers. The Chinese automaker is selecting a European plant site as overseas sales surge.

China's EV giants face a domestic crisis as sales drop 38 percent. BYD and Geely respond with ultrafast-charging batteries and robotaxis while doubling overseas exports to escape home-market slump.