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ID. UNYX 09 to hit market in second half

The 09 is ID. UNYX’s first mid-size smart electric coupe sedan. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] ID. UNYX’s first B-segment smart electric coupe sedan, the 09, has been unveiled in the latest catalog of vehicle products released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, marking a further expansion of the brand’s lineup. As a new…

Chongqing factory celebrates 100,000th AVATR 07 vehicle

AVATR celebrates its 100,000th AVATR 07 vehicle on Wednesday at its factory in Chongqing’s Liangjiang New Area. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chongqing’s burgeoning smart connected new energy vehicle industry celebrated a milestone on Wednesday, as the 100,000th AVATR 07 vehicle rolled off the production line at its factory in the city’s Liangjiang New Area. The…

Changchun auto expo opens with 53 carmakers, 1,000 vehicles

The 23rd China Changchun International Automobile Expo and the 8th China FAW Hongqi Carnival kick off on Sunday at the Northeast Asia International Expo Center in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo by Tian Jiaxin/for chinadaily.com.cn] The 23rd China Changchun International Automobile Expo opened Sunday at the Northeast Asia International Expo Center in Changchun, Jilin province, drawing…

Nation’s global influence on smart driving industry grows

Members of the public visit the Buick booth at the 2026 China Mobility Show in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on June 20. CHINA DAILY China’s fast-growing smart electric vehicle ecosystem is giving China-based teams at multinational automakers a key role in vehicle development and technology integration, as global brands move away from adapting overseas-developed models for…

Relaxed policies tuning in to consumer demand

A Nio Firefly with rally-style wheels and body kit at the Guangzhou auto show in November. QIN ZIHANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China has revealed a sweeping package of measures to relax longstanding restrictions on car modifications, motorsports and classic-car collections, as authorities seek to unlock growth in the country’s trillion-yuan automotive aftermarket amid slowing new car…

Experts predict market recovery in second half

Visitors experience an AITO M9 SUV on display during the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Auto Show 2026 in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, on May 29, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s top car industry associations expect market conditions to improve in the second half, as policy support, rising exports and the rapid growth of new…

Severe cutbacks ahead as VW’s profits halved

Old VW power plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, on July 11, 2026. [Photo/VCG] Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe’s largest automaker considers a far-reaching overhaul that sources say could cost around 100,000 jobs. Volkswagen is under unprecedented pressure to restructure the business model that underpinned its success…

China’s NEVs record strong growth in H1

China’s new energy vehicle industry maintained strong growth in the first half of 2026, with domestic sales increasingly becoming mainstream and exports reaching new milestones, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on Tuesday. The country produced 7.438 million NEVs and sold 7.446 million units in the first six months of…

Mercedes-Benz expands China EV lineup with GLC SUV

A Mercedes-Benz all-electric GLC SUV is displayed during its launch event in Beijing on July 8, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Mercedes-Benz launched its all-electric GLC SUV in Beijing on Wednesday, as the German premium carmaker steps up efforts to expand its electric and intelligent vehicle lineup tailored for Chinese customers. The all-electric GLC SUV…

Brembo, CFMOTO team up to advance premium motorcycles

Representatives from Brembo and CFMOTO pose after the two companies ink a long-term strategic partnership agreement on July 8, 2026, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Brembo has signed a long-term strategic partnership agreement with CFMOTO to advance the development of the Chinese powersports company’s high-performance motorcycles for global markets. Under the agreement…