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Are Chinese cars safe? How Euro NCAP rates them, and how to read the stars

Most Chinese cars tested by Euro NCAP recently have earned five stars, but a star rating is a summary, not the whole story. Here is how the new 2026 tests work and what to look for behind the headline.

7 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
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DM-i, REEV, SHS: what Chinese makers' hybrid names actually mean

Chinese brands sell plug-in hybrids, range extenders and self-charging hybrids under their own labels. The badges differ, but most work in a similar way: the electric motor does most of the driving and the petrol engine mostly makes electricity.

7 Nov 2026 · 4 min read