BMW accelerates innovation push in China to meet evolving consumer demands

Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, delivers a speech.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BMW is renowned for its premium quality and exceptional driving experience. To stay ahead in the era of intelligent mobility, the century-old German automaker is accelerating its innovation footprint in China to maintain its position as a dream… Continue reading BMW accelerates innovation push in China to meet evolving consumer demands

Mercedes-Benz’s success in China key to its global growth, says executive

Visitors look at a Mercedes-Benz at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April. CHINA DAILY STUTTGART, Germany – “We need to be successful in China to be even more successful in the world,” said the top executive of Germany’s luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, depicting China as a key partner in technology innovation, electrification, and decarbonization.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s success in China key to its global growth, says executive

Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei establish association to drive NEV industry growth

The Zhongguancun Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei New Energy Vehicle Collaborative Development Promotion Association was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Zhongguancun Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei New Energy Vehicle Collaborative Development Promotion Association was established Tuesday in the capital. It will focus on the high-quality growth of the new energy vehicle industry. The association is a social… Continue reading Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei establish association to drive NEV industry growth

China setting up more and better charging facilities to meet demand

With electric vehicles attracting wider attention nationwide, more charging facilities are being set up across the country. [Photo provided to China Daily] With electric vehicles attracting wider attention nationwide, more charging facilities are being set up across the country. In Taizhou, Jiangsu province, new charging stations were built next to existing substations to further optimize… Continue reading China setting up more and better charging facilities to meet demand

Nissan underscores commitment to China at CIIE

Isao Sekiguchi, Nissan’s corporate vice-president, delivers a speech at the CIIE on Nov 6, 2024. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] With China’s evolving market trends, Nissan is accelerating its electrification efforts, planning to launch eight new energy models, including five under the Nissan brand, by fiscal year 2026 to meet diverse consumer needs. Isao Sekiguchi, Nissan’s… Continue reading Nissan underscores commitment to China at CIIE

Autonomous driving startup DeepRoute.ai raises capital

Car models integrated with DeepRoute IO set to launch this year. Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn Chinese autonomous driving startup DeepRoute.ai announced on Tuesday that it has completed a strategic series C1 funding round, raising $100 million from leading Chinese automotive original equipment manufacturers or OEMs. The funding will enhance the research and development in end-to-end… Continue reading Autonomous driving startup DeepRoute.ai raises capital

BMW looks to deepen cooperation, innovation

A BMW M5 is seen at the BMW booth at the 7th China International Import Expo. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] BMW said it is looking to strengthen cooperation and innovation with China’s leading technology players to develop products tailored to meet the needs of Chinese consumers. The German premium carmaker made the remarks on Tuesday… Continue reading BMW looks to deepen cooperation, innovation

Beijing E-Town welcomes new energy technology joint venture

Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Beijing IAT Yazaki New Energy Technology, jointly funded by IAT Automobile Technology and Yazaki (China) Investment, was officially established on Tuesday in Beijing E-Town, an economic and… Continue reading Beijing E-Town welcomes new energy technology joint venture

China appeals to WTO over EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese EVs: commerce ministry

BEIJING — China on Monday appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), according to China’s commerce ministry. China firmly opposes the final measures of the EU to impose high countervailing duties on Chinese-made EVs, despite a barrage of objections raised by relevant… Continue reading China appeals to WTO over EU’s final ruling of countervailing measures on Chinese EVs: commerce ministry

China reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities

BEIJING — The number of charging piles for electric vehicles (EV) in China reached 11.43 million as of the end of September this year, marking an increase of 49.6 percent from a year ago, latest government data showed. Among them, around 3.33 million were public charging facilities while 8.1 million were private, according National Energy… Continue reading China reports sharp increase in EV charging facilities