Why China’s Xiaomi Can Make an Electric Car and Apple Can’t
Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.
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ADAC test shows winter weather can slash electric car range
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Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums
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China ‘annihilated’ US aluminium — can Trump’s tariffs revive it?
US president’s ambitious plan to revive the industry risks being thwarted by high electricity priceFinancial Times - 1d -
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Why high medical bills are bringing pain to China’s economy
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Modi wants Tesla to build cars in India. Making the plan work may not be easy
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Here’s how rent can make or break your credit, experts say
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You Can Win Money By Making A Halo Infinite Map
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Germans can drive fast as they want on motorways - so why don't they?
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Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling
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In China you can get Ozempic and Wegovy within the hour for just $100 a month
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What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.
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‘America is going down’: China can capitalise on damage caused by Trump, former PLA colonel says
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Costco chairman on why the popular wholesale chain sells diamonds, gold bars and sports cars: 'Affluent people love a good deal'
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Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra Review: Photography Focus
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Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived
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Trump to ratchet up China tariffs again. Here’s why American consumers will feel the pain this time.
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Can the Philadelphia 76ers overcome their injuries and make a playoff run? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
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3 tips from Warren Buffett's 2025 shareholder letter that can make you a smarter investor
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Can a brown Hindu be English? English people say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan Malik
An argument about Rishi Sunak’s identity reveals how ideas of ethnicity and race have become conflated. ‘They think they’re English because they’re born here. That means if a dog’s born in a stable ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Why Leverkusen can top Bayern Munich and win the Champions League: 'We're one of the best teams in the world'
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Kevin Durant reveals why he nixed trade from Suns to Warriors: 'It just doesn't make sense for either side'
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?
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‘I’ve yelled, screamed and cried’: My mother gave $400K to online scammers. She still gives them Apple gift cards. What can I do?
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This Modular Phone Concept Is Xiaomi’s Plan to Kill the Camera Bump
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Neuroscience Says 2 Minutes a Day Can Make You Less Stressed, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
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‘Why am I so afraid to retire?’ I’m 60 and lost $1.2 million in a divorce. Can I rebuild my life?
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