A BMW M5 is seen at the BMW booth at the 7th China International Import Expo. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] LAS VEGAS – BMW has the largest engineering team outside of Germany in China, and enjoys a very strong partner network within China, BMW AG board member Frank Weber told Xinhua in an interview. “We… Continue reading BMW eyes strong partner network within China
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Autonomous driving industry fuels robotaxi use
Driverless cars of Pony.ai are displayed at an expo in Shanghai. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING – Whenever she works late into the night in Wuhan, Central China’s Hubei province, Wu You ends up hailing an “unmanned cab,” or robotaxi, via her smartphone to take her home. This futuristic way of travel has now become part of Wu’s… Continue reading Autonomous driving industry fuels robotaxi use
China’s passenger NEV market poised for continued growth following success of 2024
Workers seen at a new energy vehicle production line in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. JIN HAOYUAN/XINHUA BEIJING – China’s new energy passenger vehicle market saw double-digit increases in output, sales and exports last year, and is expected to continue expanding this year. The country’s new energy passenger car industry produced nearly 12.19 million units… Continue reading China’s passenger NEV market poised for continued growth following success of 2024
From humanoid robots to flying cars, Chinese automakers soar into future industries
BEIJING — Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding into future industries from humanoid robotics to flying cars, leveraging their technological and supply chain advantages to establish a lead in next-generation technologies. Auto manufacturer GAC Group recently unveiled GoMate, its third-generation humanoid robot. The full-sized, wheeled robot is capable of climbing stairs, ascending slopes, and overcoming obstacles… Continue reading From humanoid robots to flying cars, Chinese automakers soar into future industries
China’s NEV industry performance review
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VW, Xpeng to build China’s largest ultra-fast charging network
A Volkswagen car is on display during an expo in Shanghai. [FAN JIANLEI/FOR CHINA DAILY] Volkswagen Group China said on Monday that it is to build an ultra-fast charging network with Xpeng, which is to feature over 20,000 terminals across 420 cities and regions in China. The move follows the two companies’ partnership in developing… Continue reading VW, Xpeng to build China’s largest ultra-fast charging network
Nasdaq-listed Pony.ai sets sights on expansion, profitability
Driverless cars of Pony.ai are displayed at an expo in Shanghai on July 10, 2021. [Photo/VCG] Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony.ai has revealed ambitious plans for 2025, focused on launching vehicles and scaling its robotaxi operations, which will validate its profitability model. Zhang Ning, head of the startup’s Beijing R&D center, shared the insights during… Continue reading Nasdaq-listed Pony.ai sets sights on expansion, profitability
Positive forecast for 2025 in auto sector
Visitors crowd the Chengdu Auto Show in August. [CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY] China’s automotive industry is set to maintain its leadership in global markets in 2025, with a major industry think tank forecasting total vehicle sales to reach approximately 32 million units in 2025, representing a 3 percent year-on-year increase. Zhang Yongwei, vice-president and secretary-general of… Continue reading Positive forecast for 2025 in auto sector
Chinese electric model tops Israel’s car sales in 2024
Visitors try out a BYD car during an expo in Tokyo, Japan. [Photo/Xinhua] JERUSALEM — The Atto 3, an electric subcompact crossover from the Chinese carmaker BYD Auto, was the top-selling car in Israel in 2024, according to data released by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association on Thursday. A total of 10,607 units of the Atto… Continue reading Chinese electric model tops Israel’s car sales in 2024
BYD takes global EV sales crown from Tesla again: WSJ
Visitors check out BYD’s booth for its Yangwang series at the Guangxi-ASEAN (Nanning) International Auto Show 2024 held from Dec 5 to 9. PENG HUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY NEW YORK — Chinese electric vehicle (EV) growth continued in December, with BYD taking the crown of largest global seller from Tesla for the second time, reported The… Continue reading BYD takes global EV sales crown from Tesla again: WSJ