Ash in China
@ashinchina.bsky.social
That guy who works at Geely
Unofficial Hangzhou tourism board
Accidental outdoor content creator
国内平台就是阿什Ride
Unofficial Hangzhou tourism board
Accidental outdoor content creator
国内平台就是阿什Ride
TIL that in 1954 and post liberation, the capital of Xinjiang Province was changed from "Di Hua" meaning "enlightening and civilizing" that was given by the Qing Govt in the 1700s back to Urumqi (Wulumuqi), its previous Uighur language name because the communists thought Dihua was insulting.
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
TIL that in 1954 and post liberation, the capital of Xinjiang Province was changed from "Di Hua" meaning "enlightening and civilizing" that was given by the Qing Govt in the 1700s back to Urumqi (Wulumuqi), its previous Uighur language name because the communists thought Dihua was insulting.
I’m sorry you can keep your Grenadiers, I’m all on the rebirthed 212, now available as a pick up truck with that BMW 2.0T in diesel and gasoline
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I’m sorry you can keep your Grenadiers, I’m all on the rebirthed 212, now available as a pick up truck with that BMW 2.0T in diesel and gasoline
I know God is real because he makes everyone who laughs at me for being bald also loose their hair.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I know God is real because he makes everyone who laughs at me for being bald also loose their hair.
It’s been a few years since I saw one of those famous “unfit for human consumption” Jeeps
November 9, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It’s been a few years since I saw one of those famous “unfit for human consumption” Jeeps
accidentally dented my Radar RD6 rear quarter panel yesterday after babying it for 18 months a week before new car comes. Such is life.
November 9, 2025 at 3:10 AM
accidentally dented my Radar RD6 rear quarter panel yesterday after babying it for 18 months a week before new car comes. Such is life.
in China even the Buicks are electric
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
in China even the Buicks are electric
Musk has a 19 year track record of broken promises
ROGAN: “What makes Mamdani a swindler?”
MUSK: “uhhhhhhhh….”
MUSK: “uhhhhhhhh….”
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Musk has a 19 year track record of broken promises
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My favorite comment on the FT story
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
My favorite comment on the FT story
How British Twitter moved from “my orange cat is a derp” to “let’s have a coup” needs to be studied
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
How British Twitter moved from “my orange cat is a derp” to “let’s have a coup” needs to be studied
The argument from Chinese consumers on for or against new energy solutions is largely based on practically rather than ideology, meaning uptake is faster, quicker and cheaper.
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The argument from Chinese consumers on for or against new energy solutions is largely based on practically rather than ideology, meaning uptake is faster, quicker and cheaper.
I really get the impression that O’Leary really doesn’t like the current British administration
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I really get the impression that O’Leary really doesn’t like the current British administration
Shout out to the Pakistanis because every vlogger who visits Pakistan posts the best interaction videos with locals on YT and Instagram, Pakistani tourism bureau doesn’t need to do any work at this stage.
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Shout out to the Pakistanis because every vlogger who visits Pakistan posts the best interaction videos with locals on YT and Instagram, Pakistani tourism bureau doesn’t need to do any work at this stage.
They could tax billionaires or multinational corporations but instead tax the EV owner who is trying to make a little difference
Rachel Reeves ‘planning pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in budget’
Rachel Reeves ‘planning pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in budget’
EV drivers would face 3p-a-mile charge on top of other road taxes to offset falling revenue from petrol and diesel cars
Rachel Reeves is drawing up plans for a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles to announce in this month’s budget worth an extra £250 a year on average, according to reports.
Under the plans expected to be announced on 26 November, EV drivers would face a new charge of 3p a mile on top of other road taxes to offset falling revenue from petrol and diesel cars as drivers switch to greener options. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
They could tax billionaires or multinational corporations but instead tax the EV owner who is trying to make a little difference
Today I discovered that Hangzhou is 230.07km wide from its most eastern tip to its most western.
Greater London is circa 72km on the same axis.
Greater London is circa 72km on the same axis.
November 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Today I discovered that Hangzhou is 230.07km wide from its most eastern tip to its most western.
Greater London is circa 72km on the same axis.
Greater London is circa 72km on the same axis.
Kinda crazy the U.S. decided not to feed its troops overseas.
The 37,000 🇺🇸US soldiers stationed in 🇩🇪Germany are facing US gov’t shutdown-related hardships.
The US Army therefore published a guide on its website with tips on how they can survive, listing links to emergency social benefits and loans, and recommending German food banks.
~The times we live in…🫣
The US Army therefore published a guide on its website with tips on how they can survive, listing links to emergency social benefits and loans, and recommending German food banks.
~The times we live in…🫣
Shutdown: Army empfiehlt US-Soldaten in Deutschland zur Tafel zu gehen
Der Shutdown in den USA trifft 37.000 US-Soldaten in Deutschland: Die Army empfiehlt Notfall-Hilfen, sogar den Gang zur Tafel. Droht Mitte November der komplette Gehaltsausfall?
de.euronews.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Kinda crazy the U.S. decided not to feed its troops overseas.
Also wow - having control of your full stack of technologies is absolutely key to future proofing your auto company
Wow...
VW to develop its own AI chips for autonomous driving, but in China
"By designing and developing the System-on-Chip here in China, we are taking control of a key tech that will define the future of intelligent driving," CEO Oliver Blume said
VW to develop its own AI chips for autonomous driving, but in China
"By designing and developing the System-on-Chip here in China, we are taking control of a key tech that will define the future of intelligent driving," CEO Oliver Blume said
VW to build its own AI chips in China in autonomous driving push | New Straits Times
SHANGHAI: In the race to develop autonomous driving technology, German automotive giant Volkswagen is taking a significant step by developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips in China, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
www.nst.com.my
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Also wow - having control of your full stack of technologies is absolutely key to future proofing your auto company
Reject Chinese cyber cities
Embrace Chinese rural life
Embrace Chinese rural life
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Reject Chinese cyber cities
Embrace Chinese rural life
Embrace Chinese rural life
I’m sure they’re saying this is normal on X, and the brand will bounce back
#TSLA CPCA: Tesla Inc Sold 61,497 China-Made Vehicles In Oct
TESLA'S CHINA-MADE EV SALES FALL 9.9% Y/Y IN OCTOBER
TESLA'S CHINA-MADE EV SALES FALL 9.9% Y/Y IN OCTOBER
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I’m sure they’re saying this is normal on X, and the brand will bounce back
Wait what - São Paulo auto show has limited every OEM to 500sq m, single floor only stands.
AND
Every brand press conference is on a single stage in auditorium with every OEM given a 15 min soap box speech opportunity - the brands rotate, the media stay seated.
Genius.
AND
Every brand press conference is on a single stage in auditorium with every OEM given a 15 min soap box speech opportunity - the brands rotate, the media stay seated.
Genius.
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Wait what - São Paulo auto show has limited every OEM to 500sq m, single floor only stands.
AND
Every brand press conference is on a single stage in auditorium with every OEM given a 15 min soap box speech opportunity - the brands rotate, the media stay seated.
Genius.
AND
Every brand press conference is on a single stage in auditorium with every OEM given a 15 min soap box speech opportunity - the brands rotate, the media stay seated.
Genius.
Other than mismatched tires this is an excellent color and trim
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Other than mismatched tires this is an excellent color and trim
He’s won it right? I’ve never seen a western grass roots politician in recent years go this far into society.
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM
He’s won it right? I’ve never seen a western grass roots politician in recent years go this far into society.
24 months ago you would never have expected the last sentence, the Trump Era really is one of constant disruption and renewal. Global politics is moving faster than ever in a new direction.
The future of Canada's auto industry no longer resides in Detroit. The legacy manufacturers have committed economic suicide by abandoning the global EV market. The faster we can sign deals with BYD, Geely & Nio, the better off Canada will be. #RenewableEnergy
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Chinese EV investments are buoying Hungary’s economy. They could do the same for Canada
Opening Canada to Chinese EV production could help save the auto sector from U.S. protectionism
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
24 months ago you would never have expected the last sentence, the Trump Era really is one of constant disruption and renewal. Global politics is moving faster than ever in a new direction.
Ive been told this truck is being officially retired; I have a replacement on the way that will be announced in two weeks time.
November 3, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Ive been told this truck is being officially retired; I have a replacement on the way that will be announced in two weeks time.
I’m sorry I’m influencing in the Radar
November 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’m sorry I’m influencing in the Radar
The amazing thing about the Former Prince story is that no matter what happens, more details come out and it gets somehow worse
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Andrew hoped to meet Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release, emails reveal
Publication of 2010 correspondence comes two days after Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his titles
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The amazing thing about the Former Prince story is that no matter what happens, more details come out and it gets somehow worse
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...