A Tesla logo is seen at a groundbreaking ceremony of Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai, China on Jan 7, 2019. [Photo/Agencies] Elon Musk, the CEO of the United States electric vehicle maker Tesla, proposed testing the full self-driving, or FSD, functions of its vehicles in the Chinese market by deploying them as “taxis” during… Continue reading Sources: Tesla plans to test its ‘robotaxi’ in China
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Perils of ignoring ICT developments in auto industry
Visitors experience a smart cockpit of an Aito M9 vehicle at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] As a reporter who had been focusing on the information, communication and technology, or ICT, sector for about nine years, I never expected that one day I would write stories… Continue reading Perils of ignoring ICT developments in auto industry
Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector
Employees work at the assembly line of Xiaomi SU7 electric sedans in Beijing in March. HE GUANXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese technology companies are foraying into the new energy vehicle industry, believing that the smart driving functions of electric vehicles will be key to winning market competitions over the next decade. From supplying autonomous driving systems… Continue reading Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector
Auto development gains speed in China, says Valeo executive
Valeo’s booth at the Beijing auto show that runs from April 25 to May 4, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Automotive development in China is faster than ever, said a senior executive of French automotive supplier Valeo at the Beijing auto show that runs to May 4. Francois Marion, senior vice-president of the group’s corporate… Continue reading Auto development gains speed in China, says Valeo executive
VDA opposes EU’s threat of punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs
Hildegard Mueller (center), president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, visits BYD’s booth at the Beijing auto show on April 25, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The European Union’s measures against Chinese EVs such as additional tariffs would not solve the challenges facing the European automotive industry, said Hildegard Mueller, president of the… Continue reading VDA opposes EU’s threat of punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs
Feeling faster drive to green, smart and win-win future at Beijing auto show
People visit XPENG’s booth at 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on April 25. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING – Walking around the vast exhibition halls of the China International Exhibition Center in northeastern Beijing’s Shunyi district is an overwhelming experience: there are just so many dazzling cars that it’s hard for one’s eyes to take them all in. The… Continue reading Feeling faster drive to green, smart and win-win future at Beijing auto show
China publishes list of intelligent cars compliant with data security requirements, Tesla included
Visitors look at BYD’s electric vehicle “Sealion” during the 45th Bangkok Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING – A Chinese industrial association has published a list of 76 models of intelligent connected vehicles that meet the country’s auto data security requirements, including those from BYD and Tesla. The list was released… Continue reading China publishes list of intelligent cars compliant with data security requirements, Tesla included
Cool cars at 2024 Beijing auto show
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Premier, Musk call for deepening cooperation
Premier Li Qiang meets on Sunday with Elon Musk, founder and CEO of US electric car manufacturer Tesla, at Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing. [FENG YONGBIN / CHINA DAILY] Tesla’s success in China has demonstrated that equal cooperation and mutual benefits conform to the fundamental interests of China and the United States, Premier Li Qiang… Continue reading Premier, Musk call for deepening cooperation
Feeling pulse of China’s tight NEV market from success of newcomer
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun speaks during a news conference at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, on April 25. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING – More and more Chinese car buyers, especially young people, are turning their attention and giving more budget to new energy vehicles (NEVs), which, from my observation, have fancy looks, smart functions,… Continue reading Feeling pulse of China’s tight NEV market from success of newcomer