Antolin expects to double sales in China, says CEO

Antolin CEO Ramon Sotomayor speaks at the Shanghai auto show held from April 18 to 27, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Antolin, one of the world’s largest manufacturers in the car interiors market, has shown its technologies and resolve to grow its presence in China at the Shanghai auto show. The Spanish company is showcasing… Continue reading Antolin expects to double sales in China, says CEO

Valeo highlights importance of Chinese market with latest products

French auto supplier Valeo showcases its latest technologies for smarter, safer and greener mobility at the 2023 Shanghai auto show. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Valeo, a century-old French auto supplier, is showcasing its latest technologies for smarter, safer and greener mobility at the ongoing Shanghai auto show. The exhibited products include high-efficiency electric motors, intelligent… Continue reading Valeo highlights importance of Chinese market with latest products

Geely’s Zeekr to enter Europe in 2023

Spiros Fotinos, CEO of Zeekr Europe, explains the marque’s overseas strategy at the Shanghai auto show. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Zeekr is scheduled to enter Europe later this year, with the first brick-and-mortar stores to be established in Sweden and the Netherlands. Deliveries of the first two models, the Zeekr 01 and the Zeekr X,… Continue reading Geely’s Zeekr to enter Europe in 2023

ZF exhibits latest NEV tech at Shanghai auto show

ZF is showcasing its latest innovations for electric, software-defined and automated vehicles at the ongoing Shanghai auto show. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Auto parts supplier ZF Group is showcasing its latest innovations for electric, software-defined and automated vehicles at the ongoing Shanghai auto show, demonstrating its commitment to shaping the transformation of the next generation… Continue reading ZF exhibits latest NEV tech at Shanghai auto show

Volkswagen accelerating localization strategy for Chinese market

This photo taken on July 4, 2022 shows a workshop of the Volkswagen Anhui MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix) plant under construction in East China’s Anhui province. [Photo/Xinhua] SHANGHAI – Volkswagen is pushing ahead at full speed with its localization strategy for the Chinese market, the world’s largest automotive market, Oliver Blume, chairman of the… Continue reading Volkswagen accelerating localization strategy for Chinese market

Smart and low carbon in full gear at Shanghai auto show

New models of Yangwang Auto are displayed at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai, April 18, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] The 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2023, kicked off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on Tuesday. During this year’s event, “smart+ low carbon” has become… Continue reading Smart and low carbon in full gear at Shanghai auto show

Global luxury carmakers bet on China’s NEV market

Porsche cars are displayed at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, capital city of South China’s Hainan province, on April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] HAIKOU — Global luxury carmakers attending the third China International Consumer Products Expo have set their sights on the world’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) market. Volkswagen brought… Continue reading Global luxury carmakers bet on China’s NEV market

Buick launches first Ultium-based electric SUV for China

A SAIC-GM executive unveils the Buick Electra E5 SUV in Wuhan, Hubei province, on April 13, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Buick launched the E5 SUV on Thursday in Wuhan, Hubei province, with five variants at prices starting from 208,900 yuan ($30,500). “The Electra E5 is tailored for the needs and preferences of mainstream EV… Continue reading Buick launches first Ultium-based electric SUV for China

Auto Shanghai 2023 to be held in late April

Visitors look at Volkswagen AG vehicles at the carmaker’s booth at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show in Shanghai on April 27, 2021. [Photo/VCG] SHANGHAI — The 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition is scheduled to be held from April 18 to 27, the organizer announced on Thursday. The exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2023,… Continue reading Auto Shanghai 2023 to be held in late April

Haomo.ai releases DriveGPT to improve autonomous driving

Haomao.ai CEO Gu Weihao explains its DriveGPT model on April 11, 2023 in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese startup Haomo.ai unveiled its DriveGPT on Tuesday, the first of its kind in the global autonomous driving sector. Drawing inspiration from the popular ChatGPT, the startup introduces the RLHF technology, which stands for Reinforced Learning with… Continue reading Haomo.ai releases DriveGPT to improve autonomous driving