Why 2025 will be a boom for Chinese cars: BYD, MG, Chery, Zeekr and more are set to shake up the new-car market, but should Toyota, Hyundai and Ford be worried?

Why 2025 will be a boom for Chinese cars: BYD, MG, Chery, Zeekr and more are set to shake up the new-car market, but should Toyota, Hyundai and Ford be worried?

13 Jan 2025 by Stephen Ottley

Despite a backwards step in 2024, Chinese cars are on-track to bounce back in 2025 as a flood of new brands enter the market.While brands like BYD, MG, GWM and Chery have already established ...Read more
Electric car backflip? Volvo's sister brand Zeekr to launch two plug-in hybrid models in 2025: Reports

Electric car backflip? Volvo's sister brand Zeekr to launch two plug-in hybrid models in 2025: Reports

6 Jan 2025 by Chris Thompson

The head of Geely-owned car brand Zeekr has confirmed the once-EV-only company will flip to launch two plug-in hybrids in 2025. Read more
New brand claims to be stealing buyers from BMW, Volvo and more, but how does Zeekr prove it is premium?

New brand claims to be stealing buyers from BMW, Volvo and more, but how does Zeekr prove it is premium?

30 Dec 2024 by Tom White

Speaking to CarsGuide at a brand preview event in China, Zeekr’s Australian head of marketing Andrew Haurissa explained that early signs indicated its premium messaging was attracting buyers from the ...Read more
The car world's new names and words for 2024: Is you car software defined and V2G capable? Do you know your Xpeng from your Xiaomi?

The car world's new names and words for 2024: Is you car software defined and V2G capable? Do you know your Xpeng from your Xiaomi?

24 Dec 2024 by Laura Berry

Just what is a “software-defined vehicle”? Why did we start calling electricity “new energy”? And who or what are Xiaomi and Zeekr? A lot of new buzz words and terms have ...Read more
How many car brands are too many? Can Chinese newcomer Geely sustain all its brands in Australia including Lotus, Polestar, Smart, Volvo and Zeekr | Opinion

How many car brands are too many? Can Chinese newcomer Geely sustain all its brands in Australia including Lotus, Polestar, Smart, Volvo and Zeekr | Opinion

24 Dec 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Ask Toyota — the world’s biggest carmaker — and two brands are enough.Yes, Toyota makes trucks under the Hino brand and also has the minnow Daihatsu in its stable, but it is essentially Toyota and ...Read more
'Not a threat at all': Why new Chinese brand is not concerned about intense 'Chinese premium' competition in Australia as Zeekr launches up against Xpeng, Jaecoo, GWM Tank and IM Motors by MG

'Not a threat at all': Why new Chinese brand is not concerned about intense 'Chinese premium' competition in Australia as Zeekr launches up against Xpeng, Jaecoo, GWM Tank and IM Motors by MG

21 Dec 2024 by Tom White

Zeekr is the first Chinese premium brand to launch in Australia, but by the end of 2025 it will be far from the only option. Read more
'Future-proof': Pricing hint for new Tesla Model Y-rivalling Chinese electric car, with the Australia-bound 2025 Zeekr 7X price confirmed in Europe

'Future-proof': Pricing hint for new Tesla Model Y-rivalling Chinese electric car, with the Australia-bound 2025 Zeekr 7X price confirmed in Europe

17 Dec 2024 by Chris Thompson

The Zeekr 7X mid-size SUV is an electric car that’s set to join the Zeekr X small SUV and 009 luxury people-mover in Australia in 2025. ...Read more
What does this brand offer that Aion, Smart, Jaecoo, Leapmotor and more don't? Hybrids and electric cars from Lynk & Co back on the cards for Australia after Zeekr takeover but will it be able to trouble Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz?

What does this brand offer that Aion, Smart, Jaecoo, Leapmotor and more don't? Hybrids and electric cars from Lynk & Co back on the cards for Australia after Zeekr takeover but will it be able to trouble Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz?

16 Dec 2024 by Tom White

If you’re lost in a sea of announcements of new Chinese brands in Australia, we don’t blame you.But there could yet another as Lynk ...Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2025

Best electric cars arriving in 2025

16 Dec 2024 by Tom White

Electric cars reached a tipping point during 2024 in many markets, but Australia is still behind other countries that are experiencing a slowdown.This global slowdown combined with continued momentum ...Read more
How did your car score? 2025 MG ZS hybrid small SUV falls short in safety testing, but how did the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volvo EX30, Xpeng G6 and Jeep Avenger fare?

How did your car score? 2025 MG ZS hybrid small SUV falls short in safety testing, but how did the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volvo EX30, Xpeng G6 and Jeep Avenger fare?

5 Dec 2024 by Tom White

ANCAP has released a raft of new scores for eight new models which have landed in Australia this year, with some notable new entrants falling short of the maximum five-star rating. Read more
Zeekr back-pedals as electric car-only brand overseas, joining the likes of Chinese EV brands Xpeng and Nio in planning to introduce hybrid cars: Report

Zeekr back-pedals as electric car-only brand overseas, joining the likes of Chinese EV brands Xpeng and Nio in planning to introduce hybrid cars: Report

15 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Geely’s premium car brand Zeekr will reportedly launch its first hybrid model in China next year at the Shanghai auto show. ...Read more
Is this the end of a Chinese electric car brand? New entrant Zeekr eats its stablemate Lynk & Co as the giant Geely group looks to get more competitive

Is this the end of a Chinese electric car brand? New entrant Zeekr eats its stablemate Lynk & Co as the giant Geely group looks to get more competitive

15 Nov 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Chinese giant Geely has decided 10 seperate car brands is too many. Read more
Why Toyota, Ford and Mazda should be worried: Sydney International EV Autoshow proves new Chinese electric car brands like Xpeng, Deepal, Zeekr are ready to rumble with major manufacturers | Opinion

Why Toyota, Ford and Mazda should be worried: Sydney International EV Autoshow proves new Chinese electric car brands like Xpeng, Deepal, Zeekr are ready to rumble with major manufacturers | Opinion

14 Nov 2024 by John Law

Getting out among new car buyers can be a rare occurrence in this line of work, with a focus on new products and the promises of executives filling our regular days. So it was refreshing to man the ...Read more
Is this car going to reset the luxury benchmark? Keen starting price and a huge list of standard luxury equipment for the Lexus LM rivalling 2025 Zeekr 009 kick off in Australia, but can it steal the Kia Carnival's crown?

Is this car going to reset the luxury benchmark? Keen starting price and a huge list of standard luxury equipment for the Lexus LM rivalling 2025 Zeekr 009 kick off in Australia, but can it steal the Kia Carnival's crown?

12 Nov 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Geely’s premium electric brand Zeekr has revealed pricing and specifications for its people mover – the 009. ...Read more
Should this wild electric people mover come to Australia? Space-age Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Kia Carnival competitor in the Mix but Zeekr is prioritising Volvo EX30-rivalling X over 2025 Mix for now

Should this wild electric people mover come to Australia? Space-age Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Kia Carnival competitor in the Mix but Zeekr is prioritising Volvo EX30-rivalling X over 2025 Mix for now

12 Nov 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Incoming Geely-owned brand Zeekr is keen on importing the radical Mix people mover to Australia, but the focus is on building the brand first. Read more
China's futuristic answer to the Kia Carnival and Volkswagen ID.Buzz: 2025 Zeekr Mix is the people mover made for families on the go

China's futuristic answer to the Kia Carnival and Volkswagen ID.Buzz: 2025 Zeekr Mix is the people mover made for families on the go

25 Oct 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Emerging Chinese brand Zeekr has detailed its newest electric car. Read more
Is this China's answer to Audi? Geely-backed luxury car brand coming for Tesla, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and even Porsche with electric - and possibly hybrid - sedans and SUVs

Is this China's answer to Audi? Geely-backed luxury car brand coming for Tesla, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and even Porsche with electric - and possibly hybrid - sedans and SUVs

18 Oct 2024 by John Law

Zeekr is on the cusp of launching its first model in Australia, the X, priced from $56,900 before on-road costs. Read more
Enough of the new car brands already: Zeeker, Smart, GMC, Xpeng and more are flooding the Australian market and it's not all good news | Opinion

Enough of the new car brands already: Zeeker, Smart, GMC, Xpeng and more are flooding the Australian market and it's not all good news | Opinion

6 Oct 2024 by Stephen Ottley

Another week, another new car company joins the Australian market. Read more
2025 Zeekr X pricing and specs: Watch out Volvo EX30, BMW iX1 and Lexus UX, China's first premium small SUV in Australia could be on the money

2025 Zeekr X pricing and specs: Watch out Volvo EX30, BMW iX1 and Lexus UX, China's first premium small SUV in Australia could be on the money

27 Sep 2024 by Tom White

Zeekr is the first Chinese automaker to specifically aim at the premium market, and it has priced its first model, the X small SUV to suit. Read more
Follow the money! Zeekr back-peddling on pure electric car positioning with hybrid 001 in development to challenge Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail e-Power and Toyota RAV4 Hybrids

Follow the money! Zeekr back-peddling on pure electric car positioning with hybrid 001 in development to challenge Hyundai Tucson, Nissan X-Trail e-Power and Toyota RAV4 Hybrids

18 Sep 2024 by James Cleary

Zeekr, Geely’s premium pure-EV sub-brand, may still be premium but it appears the purity of its approach to electric vehicles has been diluted somewhat with the emergence of a prototype ...Read more
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