Should Americans Be Afraid of Chinese Cars? A Firsthand Look at Where China Stands

We learned just as much about the state of the Chinese automotive industry from observing as we did driving Chinese cars.

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The Zeekr 007 benefits from a beautifully finished premium interior, with bold color choices and mixtures of textures.

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The high performance version of the Xiaomi SU7 features Michelin Pilot Sport EV summer tires, Brembo brakes, and a set of air springs.

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Nio says its ET5 sedan is infused with “supercar DNA.”

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