Lead Story
Aug 20, 2026
Can Legacy Automakers Survive as Chinese EVs Dominate Global Markets?
Chinese carmakers are bypassing US tariffs by expanding into Southeast Asia and Latin America, where record numbers of EVs are being sold and local factories built. Legacy automakers like Ford and Toyota face existential pressure as the rest of the world shifts to Chinese-made EVs, prompting questions about their long-term viability without strong export markets.
Sarah Mitchell