Forvia’s booth attracts visitors at Auto Shanghai, which is held from April 23 to May 2, 2025. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Forvia Group, one of the world’s largest automotive technology suppliers, is sharpening its focus on local innovation in China, aiming to develop “China solutions” that can be exported worldwide. “Some of the features that…
The booth of Mercedes-Benz during an auto show in Shanghai.[Photo/Agencies] Global carmakers are racing to leverage local Chinese technology, particularly smart in-car functions and advanced driver assistance systems, to sharpen their competitive edge in the world’s largest and also fiercest auto market. “A number of carmakers have become more proactive in embracing China’s R&D and…
Schaeffler shows its cutting-edge products at Auto Shanghai 2025, which runs to May 2. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] German auto supplier Schaeffler is showcasing its latest products and solutions at the ongoing Auto Shanghai, making its debut after merging with Vitesco Technologies. The combined portfolio emphasizes advancements in electrification and intelligent applications. “We’re excited to…
Simon Yang, president of Aptiv China and Asia Pacific, elaborates on the company’s localization strategy in China during a media conference on April 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Aptiv, a global leader in automotive technologies, has reaffirmed its commitment to fully localizing its industrial chains in China, showcasing a range of innovative solutions for electric…
China Changan showcases latest products at its booth at Auto Shanghai, which kicked off on April 23, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Changan Automobile Group is showcasing its expanding technological ecosystem at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025, signaling a shift from traditional manufacturing toward becoming a vertically integrated innovation-driven technology group. The company unveiled…
Anthony Lo, BAIC’s vice-president of global design and chief design officer, explains the design philosophy of the ARCFOX 77° concept at Auto Shanghai on April 23, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BAIC’s premium electric vehicle brand ARCFOX unveiled its latest concept car, the ARCFOX 77°, on Wednesday at Auto Shanghai, underscoring the company’s ambitious vision…
Stefan Timmermann, CEO of Volkswagen Anhui, explains the ID.EVO concept at Auto Shanghai, which kicked off on April 23, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen Anhui presented its first all-electric full-size SUV concept, the ID. EVO, at Auto Shanghai 2025 on Wednesday, alongside the updated ID. UNYX 06 electric crossover. The company announced it will…
Visteon showcases a smart cockpit solution in partnership with ByteDance’s Volcano Engine at Auto Shanghai, which kicked off on April 23, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Visteon, a global leader in automotive electronics, and China’s Volcano Engine, the cloud service platform under ByteDance, unveiled a cutting-edge AI-powered smart cockpit solution on Wednesday at Auto Shanghai…
Momenta CEO Cao Xudong speaks at the Auto Shanghai on April 24, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta announced on Thursday it had reached strategic cooperation deals with six major auto brands, primarily overseas ones, during Auto Shanghai. The auto brands are SAIC GM’s Buick and Cadillac, FAW Toyota, Honda China,…
A fleet of Chery models drives itself across a bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhu, Anhui province, on March 18, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Smart driving, which has been a buzzword in China for quite some time, is gaining further attention, as the government and some automotive executives have called for cautious use…