Auto-industry journalism by Mark Andrews
Published car reviews, and articles about the Chinese automotive industry that have appeared in magazines, newspapers or online.
Highlighted Articles
Auto Express.New Zeekr X 2023 review.
Review of the Zeekr X a small Chinese crossover from Geely which should go on sale in Europe soon.
Carsales. Neta S 2023 Review – International
Test drive of the Neta S a performance orientated Chinese electric saloon which is likely to be exported soon.
Car Design News. Inside the studio: General Motors Advanced Design, China.
A look at the Proxima concept and the work of General Motor’s Shanghai studio two years’ after its revamp.
Car News China. Driving Review | XPeng G6 is a challenger for Tesla’s Model Y dominance in China.
Test drive of the XPeng G6 a Tesla Model Y rival from a Chinese EV start-up. This is the make or break car for the company.
Carsales. GWM Tank 500 2023 Review – International.
Review of the Tank 500 PHEV a large SUV from GWM destined for export to markets including Australia.
Carsales. Zeekr X 2023 Review – International.
Review of the Zeekr X a small crossover EV from Chinese producer Geely set for sales in Europe and Australia soon.
Wired. Review: HiPhi Z
Article in Wired magazine reviewing the HiPhi Z a high tech electric GT sports car from Chinese start-up Human Horizons.
Carsales. Nio ES6 2023 Review – International.
Review of the second generation Nio ES6 an electric SUV from the Chinese start-up best known for its battery swapping.
Carsales. Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 2023 Review
Review of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro a mid-sized Chinese SUV which is now being exported to various countries.
Carsales. JAC T9 2023 Review
Test drive review of the JAC T9 pickup truck which is being exported from China to various countries around the world.
Car Design News. Suppliers hit up Shanghai auto show.
A look at suppliers and what they were exhibiting at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show as seen in Car Design News
Car Design News. Domestic brands come out strong in Shanghai.
Some of the best designs from Chinese producers at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show in Car Design News.
Car News China. Xpeng P7i Test Drive: Hands-Free Driving Comes to Life.
A look at the mid-life refresh of the XPeng P7 the P7i, whether it is any good and also how the self-driving performs.
Car News China. Test Drive | Lincoln Zephyr: China’s Sleek Sedan Revival.
The Lincoln Zephyr a Chinese only model that is the only Lincoln sedan currently available new anywhere in the world.
Car News China. Small but Mighty: Nio ET5 Stuns with Top-Notch Performance.
Test drive of the Nio ET5 and why it is different to other Nio cars so far. A review of the cheapest EV from Nio.
Autocar. HiPhi Z – first drive.
The Autocar first drive of Chinese digital GT HiPhi Z an electric sports EV to take on the Porsche Taycan with a price to match.
Car News China. Taking the HiPhi Z for a spin: China’s electrifying GT sets its sights on the Porsche Taycan.
Review of the futuristic HiPhi Z an electric GT in Car News China. Overall another compelling car from the start-up.
Car News China. Ford Evos first test drive: Sleek and tech-savvy bet for China’s market
Test drive of the Ford Evos a China only crossover that in some ways replaces the Mondeo.
DirectIndustry. China Is Now the 2nd-Largest Car Exporter, Ahead of Germany (and Soon of Japan).
A look at the growth in Chinese car exports as China became the world’s second largest car exporter by volume after Japan.
Wired. China’s XPeng G9 Could Be the Best Electric SUV Around.
Review of the XPeng G9 the largest most expensive EV to date from the Chinese start-up and one that is available to buy in Europe as well as China.
Carsales. Nio ET5 2023 review.
Test drive of the Nio ET5 the smallest electric saloon car offered by the Chinese EV startup and currently the cheapest car they sell.
Autocar. Ora Lightning Cat – first drive.
First drive impressions in Autocar of the Ora Lightning Cat from Chinese producer Great Wall reveal a compromised electric saloon.
Carsales. Radar RD6 2023 Review.
Review of the Radar RD6 an electric pickup truck from Chinese producer Geely which is being aimed as a lifestyle product in China.
Carsales. GWM Ora Lightning Cat 2023 Review.
Review of the Ora Lightning Cat from Great Wall an EV sedan which has quite a Porsche look about it.
Carsales. 2023 NIO ES8 and EC7 revealed.
A look at the new Nio EC7 and second generation Nio ES8 unveiled at the 2022 Nio Day.
Auto Express. New BYD Seal 2023 review.
Test drive of the BYD Seal EV car in China as featured in Auto Express magazine.
Autocar. XPeng G9 – first drive.
Test drive of the XPeng G9, a large five seat SUV, and the largest car so far from the Chinese EV start-up.
Carsales. 03/12/2022. BYD Seal 2022 Review.
Review of the BYD Seal EV on the Australian website Carsales. One of the best new Chinese cars.
CKGSB Knowledge. Ample Charge
A company review of CATL the world’s largest car battery producer that is supplying Chinese EV producers and some international OEMs.
SCMP Style Magazine. Road Warriors.
A look at some of the most desirable cars shown at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at Monterey Car Week.
Carsales. MG4 2022 Review.
Test drive of the Chinese version of the MG 4 known in China as the MG Mulan as seen in an article in Carsales.
Autocar. Audi A7 L first drive.
Test drive review of the China-only Audi A7L saloon (sedan) as seen in an Autocar article.
The Drive. Lincoln Zephyr Review.
Lincoln Zephyr Review. By Mark Andrews The Drive. 16/09/2022 The Only New Lincoln Sedan on Sale Is Built for China. Here’s Why It’s Significant Think Lincoln sedans died when production of the Lincoln Continental ended? Think again. There is a new four-door Lincoln...
Wired. A New Approach to Car Batteries Is About to Transform EVs.
A look at how car producers are trying to increase the range of EV through cell to chassis technology.
Carsales. BYD Dolphin 2022 Review.
Test drive review of the BYD Dolphin in China with an eye to its export to the Australian market.
Car News China. Nio ES7 first test drive and review: Ready for Europe.
Test drive of the Nio ES7 (EL7) electric SUV done in China.
Carsales. Nio ES7 2022 Review.
Review of the Nio ES7 (EL7) Chinese electric SUV as tested in China.
DirectIndustry. How Digitization is Changing the Way to Manufacture Cars.
How technologies such as large scale die-casting, digitalization and new battery technologies are changing auto production.
Carsales. China: World’s biggest car market grinding to a halt.
How the Covid lockdowns in China especially Shanghai have affected the car industry and what effect this will have on Australia.
Wired. This Chinese EV Sells At Just Over $5,000. So We Tried It.
Review of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV the cheapest EV in China in a joint venture with General Motors.
DirectIndustry. Shanghai’s COVID-19 Lockdown: Effects on Auto Industry.
How the lockdowns in China including Shanghai are affecting the automotive industry in China.
Carsales. Nio ET7 2022 Review.
Test drive of a Nio ET7 Premier Edition electric sedan car in Shanghai with an eye to the Australian market as seen in Carsales.
Autocar. Nio ET7 Premier Version review.
Test drive of the Nio ET7 electric saloon in China which is a Tesla Model S competitor heading to Europe soon.
Car News China. Nio ET7 flagship first review & test drive.
A detailed review of the Nio ET7 electric car and why it is such an important car for Nio’s future plans.
Carsales. BYD Atto 3 2022 review.
Review and test drive of the BYD Yuan Plus (Atto 3) as on sale in the Chinese market.
DirectIndustry. Chinese Nio’s Plans for European Expansion.
A look at Nio’s expansion plans in Europe as laid out at the Nio Day 2021 event and a look at the new ET5 car.
Carsales. Zeekr 001 2022 review.
A review of the Zeekr 001, a new EV from China’s Geely Group, aimed at world markets as seen on the Australian website Carsales.
Autocar. Zeekr 001 review.
Review of the Zeekr 001 a new electric car from Geely as seen in Autocar magazine.
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