Highlights of Guangzhou Auto Show

An Xpeng flying car is on display at the 20th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, Jan 3, 2023. [Photo/VCG] The 20th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, also known as the Guangzhou Auto Show, is currently underway at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The auto show, which will conclude… Continue reading Highlights of Guangzhou Auto Show

Chinese NEV makers report robust sales increase in 2022

Visitors inspect new energy vehicle models displayed at an auto show held in Haikou, Hainan province. [Photo/China News Service] BEIJING – Leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers in China reported a robust sales increase in 2022 thanks to fast market expansion and policy incentives, data showed. BYD, China’s largest NEV manufacturer, said its NEV sales jumped… Continue reading Chinese NEV makers report robust sales increase in 2022

Smart vehicle appraisal guideline unveiled

Intelligent welding manipulators are welding the frame of new energy vehicles in Yuncheng city, Shanxi province, Dec 8, 2022. [Photo/IC] China Automotive Technology & Research Center unveiled a guideline for smart vehicle appraisal on Friday, which is expected to boost the sector’s fast development in the country. The guideline, called the C-ICAP, covers several parts… Continue reading Smart vehicle appraisal guideline unveiled

China’s NEVs grow footprint across global markets

China’s new energy vehicles manufacturers are expanding their overseas footprint, with the export products upgrading to higher-end ones, with better outer appearance, quality and services. During the first 11 months of 2022, China exported 1 million NEVs, up 87 percent year-on-year. Watch this video and learn more. Go to Source

The future of smart cars at the Guangzhou auto show

GAC Aion unveils its Hyper GT at the Guangzhou auto show on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese carmakers have introduced their latest development in new energy vehicles during the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, demonstrating their determination to enter the high-end pure electric and intelligent vehicle market. Intelligent electric vehicle company Jidu, a joint venture established… Continue reading The future of smart cars at the Guangzhou auto show

Chinese carmakers outperform international peers with high-end NEVs

Xpeng showcases its electric models in a shopping mall in Beijing earlier this year. [LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY] Chinese carmakers are outperforming their international peers in the sector of high-end smart electric vehicles, according to a survey. A total of six Chinese automotive models appeared on the top 10 list in a survey released on Tuesday… Continue reading Chinese carmakers outperform international peers with high-end NEVs

Dongfeng Nissan Venucia shifts towards electrification

A Venucia executive unveils the marque’s NEV plan at the 2022 Guangzhou auto show. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Venucia is planning to launch at least two new energy vehicle models a year from 2023, as part of its electrification campaign unveiled on Friday at the Guangzhou auto show. Venucia, a marque under Sino-Japanese joint venture… Continue reading Dongfeng Nissan Venucia shifts towards electrification

Smart EVs to explore new road for China’s car industry

Xpeng showcases its electric models in a shopping mall in Beijing earlier this year. [LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY] Electric vehicles with smart functions are expected to pave a new road of development for China’s auto industry, said experts. “Both electrification and digitalization are rising as new pillars of the Chinese auto industry”, said Zhang Yongwei, vice-president… Continue reading Smart EVs to explore new road for China’s car industry

Tesla suspends production for maintenance at Shanghai plant

Employees at work at the Shanghai plant of Tesla Inc. [Photo/Xinhua] Tesla is conducting preventive maintenance of its production line at its Shanghai plant, which is putting manufacturing on hold at the carmaker’s first overseas facility. “The workers are off as the annual maintenance work is conducted as planned,” said the United States-based carmaker in… Continue reading Tesla suspends production for maintenance at Shanghai plant

IM Motors starts presales of LS7 SUV

IM Motors, a joint venture between SAIC, Alibaba and Zhangjiang High-tech, started presales of the LS7, its first mid-and-large-sized SUV, on Tuesday. Available in three powertrains, the SUV is priced from 350,000 yuan ($50,200) to 500,000 yuan. IM said the model will hit the market in February 2023 and be delivered to customers one month… Continue reading IM Motors starts presales of LS7 SUV