Oliver Blume, chairman of the board of management, speaks on the eve of IAA Mobility held in Munich, Germany. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen AG, the world’s No 2 carmaker, has said it will focus on China and continue its investment in the country, which is its largest market in the world. “We are successful… Continue reading VW to continue its focus on China
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Valeo, Mobileye launch partnership for imaging radars
Valeo showcases its smart vehicle solutions at the ongoing IAA Mobility. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] French auto parts maker Valeo said it has joined hands with Mobileye to deliver software-defined imaging radars for next-generation driving-assist and autonomous driving features. This new partnership expands the two companies’ successful collaboration on front-facing cameras and other driver-assist solutions.… Continue reading Valeo, Mobileye launch partnership for imaging radars
SenseAuto debuts cutting-edge solutions in Europe
Wang Xiaogang, co-founder and CEO of SenseAuto, gives a speech at the ongoing IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] SenseAuto is showcasing its artificial general intelligence-powered solutions for smart mobility at the IAA Mobility 2023, marking its successful debut in Europe, where modern vehicles were invented. The startup’s products portfolio includes the… Continue reading SenseAuto debuts cutting-edge solutions in Europe
China battery firms lead market
Battery products on display at Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd in Ningde, Fujian province. [ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY] Domestic player CATL continues to be king of the hill, followed by BYD Chinese companies continued to dominate the global power battery market in the first seven months, responsible for over three-fifths of battery installations worldwide, said a… Continue reading China battery firms lead market
Tesla Shanghai factory achieves milestone with 2m cars produced
Workers at the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, East China, May 12, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] SHANGHAI — The 2 millionth vehicle produced by Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai rolled off the assembly line on Wednesday, reaching a new milestone, the company said. In January 2019, Tesla’s Shanghai plant, the carmaker’s first gigafactory outside the United States, began construction, and… Continue reading Tesla Shanghai factory achieves milestone with 2m cars produced
GWM’s NEV sales up 131% in Q2
Great Wall Motors Haval booth attracts visitors at the Chengdu auto show that runs from Aug 25 to Sept 3, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Great Wall Motor, China’s largest SUV maker, said on Thursday that it sold 65,000 new energy vehicles in the second quarter this year, up 131 percent year-on-year. The performance was… Continue reading GWM’s NEV sales up 131% in Q2
BAIC BluePark revenue up 65.85% in H1
The Kaola model attracts visitors at the Arcfox booth at the Shanghai auto show held from April 18 to 27, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BAIC BluePark said on Thursday that its operating revenue in the first half this year surged 65.85 percent year-on-year to hit 5.77 billion yuan ($794.2 million). The rise in revenue… Continue reading BAIC BluePark revenue up 65.85% in H1
Porsche sees higher demand for personalization in China
A customized Taycan Turbo S is shown at the Chengdu motor show that runs from Aug 25 to Sept 3, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German sports car maker Porsche is showcasing a customized Taycan Turbo S at the ongoing Chengdu motor show, one of the most important events for Chinese car aficionados in the… Continue reading Porsche sees higher demand for personalization in China
EV maker smart rolls out expansion plans
An executive of smart Automobile announces the price of the smart #1 Brabus performance version at the Chengdu motor show on Aug 25. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Electric vehicle brand smart Automobile, owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely Automobile, unveiled its intelligent driving roadmap and global expansion plan at the ongoing Chengdu motor show on Friday,… Continue reading EV maker smart rolls out expansion plans
Beijing Hyundai presents latest models to woo customers
Beijing Hyundai launches the all-new Elantra at the Chengdu motor show on Aug 25. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Sino-South Korean joint venture Beijing Hyundai is showcasing the all-new Elantra, the all-new Elantra N Line sports sedan and a high-end custom Mufasa SUV at the ongoing Chengdu motor show. After seven generations and achieving global deliveries… Continue reading Beijing Hyundai presents latest models to woo customers