Alastair Sloane

Chinese operatives have stolen the 007 codename of fictional secret service agent James Bond and stuck it on the back of a … CAR THAT RUNS ON BATTERIES! British secret service suits are outraged. Electric cars are one thing, they say, but the 007 numbers ... See more

Despite the evangelical hype about battery-electric (BEV) cars saving the planet, registrations in New Zealand have slumped almost 65.0% in two years. In short, new BEV passenger car regos have either gone through the roof or through the floor. NZ Transpo... See more

Chinese-built SUVs used to ferry dignitaries around at September’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Honiara were likely equipped to spy for Beijing, Australian government security officials believe. New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon and Australia’s Anthony A... See more

Former Stellantis group boss Carlos Tavares warns that Chinese carmakers will end up as “saviours” of European factories and jobs. Tavares (pictured) told Britain’s Financial Times (FT) that a creeping takeover by China will hasten the demise of some west... See more

Former Stellantis group boss Carlos Tavares warns that Chinese carmakers will end up as “saviours” of European factories and jobs. Tavares (pictured) told Britain’s Financial Times (FT) that a creeping takeover by China will hasten the demise of some west... See more