Potential vast for global EV cooperation, say experts

Zhang Yongwei, vice-president and secretary-general of the China EV 100, speaks at the Global NEV Cooperation and Development (Shanghai) Forum, on Nov 1, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Experts have expressed optimism regarding the potential for growth and collaboration in the EV sector, reflecting a significant advancement in the global transition toward greener transportation solutions.… Continue reading Potential vast for global EV cooperation, say experts

MOC: Beijing has always supported positive ties between China, Europe car industries

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China has consistently supported and encouraged mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between the Chinese and European automotive industries, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. Speaking at a weekly briefing in Beijing, He Yadong, the spokesman for the… Continue reading MOC: Beijing has always supported positive ties between China, Europe car industries

Chinese organization expresses ‘great regret’ after EU’s Chinese EVs tariff ruling

People visit the pavilion of Chinese carmaker BYD at the 2024 Paris Motor Show during the media day in Paris, France, Oct 14, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products on Wednesday expressed “great regret” on behalf of the Chinese automotive industry at the… Continue reading Chinese organization expresses ‘great regret’ after EU’s Chinese EVs tariff ruling

EU’s protectionist tariffs on Chinese EVs face backlash from industry, officials

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BRUSSELS – The European Commission on Tuesday announced the imposition of anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), a decision that has sparked strong opposition from within the EU and key industry stakeholders. Starting Wednesday, these tariffs will remain… Continue reading EU’s protectionist tariffs on Chinese EVs face backlash from industry, officials

China rejects additional EV tariffs imposed by the EU, files complaint

China-made new energy vehicles await shipment to Europe in Xiamen, Fujian province. [Photo/Xinhua] China does not agree with or accept the European Union’s decision to impose additional tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in its market, pledging the country will take all necessary measures to safeguard the interests of its companies, said the Ministry of Commerce… Continue reading China rejects additional EV tariffs imposed by the EU, files complaint

IM first Chinese brand capable of producing L2 to L4 vehicles

IM Motors releases the IM AD 3.0, a Level 2 plus system, for its vehicles on Oct 28, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] IM Motors said on Monday that it has become the first carmaker in China capable of mass-producing vehicles that boasts Level 2, 3 and 4 autonomy. The carmaker, a joint venture established… Continue reading IM first Chinese brand capable of producing L2 to L4 vehicles

Closer Sino-Japanese auto cooperation urged

CAERI experts attend an online meeting on automotive index technology with representatives from Japanese automotive industry on Oct 25, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese and Japanese automotive industries are encouraged to deepen their collaboration and exchanges, especially in terms of automotive assessment, said experts at an industry meeting on Friday. The event, organized by… Continue reading Closer Sino-Japanese auto cooperation urged

China-made Audi A6L delivered to Cyprus embassy

Michael Arndt, head of FAW Audi Sales Co, presents the key to an Audi A6L to Frances Galatia Lanitou Williams, the ambassador of Cyprus to China, in Beijing on Oct 23, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] An Audi A6L, manufactured in Changchun, Jilin province, was handed over to the Cyprus Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday… Continue reading China-made Audi A6L delivered to Cyprus embassy

BMW, Tsinghua build research institute for mobility innovation

A BMW i5 is seen at the German premium carmaker’s R&D facility in Shenyang, Liaoning province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BMW unveiled a joint research institute with Tsinghua University on Thursday, in the presence of the German carmaker’s chairman Oliver Zipse, who is on his third visit to China this year. The institute for sustainable… Continue reading BMW, Tsinghua build research institute for mobility innovation

German carmakers encouraged to face competition from China

Employees of BMW Brilliance Automotive work on the production line in Shenyang, Liaoning province, in May. The Shenyang plant is BMW Group’s largest production base in the world. CHINA DAILY German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on German automakers not to be afraid of competition from Chinese rivals, according to Reuters. “Some say that China… Continue reading German carmakers encouraged to face competition from China