Explainers
WLTP Meaning: What It Is, and Why Chinese EV Range Figures Look So Different
If you’ve browsed more than a couple of pages on this site, you’ll have noticed something odd: the…
How Fast Do Chinese EVs Really Charge? Claims vs Reality
On paper, China has left the rest of the world’s charging technology behind entirely. BYD’s Super e-Platform claims…
Who Owns Which Chinese Car Brand? A Family Tree
Chinese car brands multiply fast, and a lot of them turn out to be siblings rather than strangers.…
Which Countries Drive on the Left, Like the UK?
If a Chinese manufacturer is already building right-hand drive versions of their models for Australia or Thailand, that’s…
What Does MG Stand For, and Who Owns MG Cars Today?
MG stands for Morris Garages, the name of the small Oxford car dealership and workshop where the brand…
What Does BYD Stand For, and Who Owns the Company?
BYD stands for “Build Your Dreams”, and if that sounds more like a slogan for a battery company…
Who Makes Jaecoo Cars? Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve noticed the boxy, upmarket-looking Jaecoo 7 on UK roads and wondered who’s actually behind it, you’re…