Jidu Auto launches the 07 sedan on Sept 10, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Jidu Auto, a joint venture between Chinese tech giant Baidu and leading automaker Geely, launched its second model, the 07, on Wednesday, with a starting price of 199,000 yuan ($27,950). The electric car benefits from its parent companies’ resources and battery… Continue reading Jidu relies on fine origins to compete in EV market
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Neta set to launch vehicles in Mexico
Neta employees celebrate as the startup’s 400,000th vehicle rolls off the assembly line in Zhejiang province in March 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese new energy vehicle startup Neta has signed agreements with a Mexican bank, EV association and several dealership partners, signaling that the automaker is ready to enter the Mexican market, CEO Zhang… Continue reading Neta set to launch vehicles in Mexico
Chinese carmaker to ramp up innovation
CowaRobot releases the Kylin series of autonomous driving sweepers. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] CowaRobot, a Chinese autonomous driving vehicle maker, has ramped up its innovations in the autonomous driving sector to boost its presence in the smart city service sectors. This month, the company released two new products: the Kylin series of autonomous driving sweepers… Continue reading Chinese carmaker to ramp up innovation
Spanish prime minister praises Chinese electric vehicles
Visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he has driven Chinese electric vehicles and they are “truly advanced” during a news conference at the Kunshan Spain Mondragon Industrial Park on Wednesday. He said the major European brands have a lot to learn from the technology and advancements made by Chinese brands, and one of his… Continue reading Spanish prime minister praises Chinese electric vehicles
China’s auto sales up 3% in first eight months
People visit Chengdu Motor Show 2024 in Chengdu, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, Aug 30, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — China’s auto sales grew 3 percent year on year in the first eight months of 2024, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed Tuesday. Total sales came in at about 18.77 million units for the… Continue reading China’s auto sales up 3% in first eight months
Valeo reaffirms committment to China
Valeo CEO Christophe Périllat poses for a photo in a celebratory event in Zhejiang province on Sept 5, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Valeo is committed to its development in China, where it is developing, testing and introducing innovative products and technologies, said CEO Christophe Périllat. Périllat made the remarks at an event in Zhejiang… Continue reading Valeo reaffirms committment to China
Chinese carmakers catch up in vehicle quality
Domestic car brands in China have narrowed the quality gap with international marques, according to a J.D. Power study released on Thursday. The China Initial Quality Study, now in its 25th year, measures initial vehicle quality by examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The study measures… Continue reading Chinese carmakers catch up in vehicle quality
BMW to launch series production FCV in 2028
Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management at BMW AG, poses with its fuel cell vehicles at the company’s headquarters in Munich, Germany. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle in 2028, offering an additional emission-free powertrain option, said the German carmaker on Thursday. Oliver… Continue reading BMW to launch series production FCV in 2028
Former Australian legislator sees future from China’s NEV
Representatives from five continents visited Shanghai before attending the 2024 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges. John Haslem, president of Association of Former Members of the Parliament of Australia and former Liberal Party member for the House of Representatives, hails the development of China, noting, “I saw the United States 50 years ago, I see China… Continue reading Former Australian legislator sees future from China’s NEV
Mercedes-Benz plans massive investment in China
Visitors look at a Mercedes-Benz at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April. CHINA DAILY Mercedes-Benz Group announced a massive investment plan on Wednesday to enrich its portfolio of locally made vehicles in China, its largest market in the world. Together with its Chinese partners, it is planning to spend over 14 billion yuan… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz plans massive investment in China