Why Some Chinese EVs Look Like Porsches and Land Rovers
Even as mainland automakers boost quality, they’re still taking design cues from Western rivals. But for how long?
The Auto China 2026 trade show this week offers untold quantities of glossy metal and shiny chrome splashed across 93 acres near one of Beijing’s airports. Although the rapidly improving quality of China’s domestic offerings is undeniable, the design of many cars is reminiscent of the foreign brands they’re quickly unseating. Bloomberg News auto reporters Linda Lew and William Wilkes explain. Plus: FanDuel pushes into prediction markets (free link), and why the $1 million retirement goal is a myth.
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