The first Volkswagen showroom in Uzbekistan opens in the capital city of Tashkent on June 17, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen’s namesake brand as well as Jetta have entered the Uzbekistan market with a lineup of vehicles produced in China, underscoring the growing role of the company’s China operations as a global export hub.…
A Zeekr 009 Grand is seen at Zeekr’s booth at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong), which runs from June 18 to 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Zeekr has unveiled a global strategy for its dual flagship 9-Series models, the Zeekr 9X and Zeekr 009 Grand, in Hong Kong, marking a…
A Farizon double-decker bus is showcased at the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) on June 18, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Geely’s new energy commercial vehicle unit Farizon unveiled its latest lineup at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) on Thursday, as the city pushes to decarbonise its…
WeRide, a Chinese company specializing in autonomous driving technology, and Uber announced plans on Wednesday to launch commercial robotaxi services in the Greater Zurich Region in Switzerland. The move marks their second joint deployment in Europe within weeks of announcing service plans in Madrid, Spain. “Europe is a priority region for WeRide, and announcing two…
BEIJING — China will launch a fresh campaign to promote the sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in its rural areas by improving auto trade-in services and strengthening support for NEV use in the countryside. The campaign will select NEV models that meet the needs of rural consumers, enjoy good reputations and are known for…
Momenta showcases a Mercedes SUV which adopts its NOA solution at the 2026 Beijing auto show in April. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] China’s autonomous driving sector is entering a new phase of commercialization, with urban navigation-on-autopilot emerging as a key inflection point for mass adoption, according to a new report from China Insights Consultancy. The…
China is becoming a key part of the global mobility landscape, according to Uta Schneider, vice-president of global government affairs at Avanci, who attended the seventh Qingdao Multinationals Summit being held in Shandong from June 15 to 17. Schneider said Chinese automakers are playing a major role in shaping the future of intelligent connected vehicles,…
Satisfaction among owners of gasoline vehicles in China improved notably in 2026, driven by stronger vehicle performance, better user experience and growing demand for intelligent features, according to the latest J.D. Power China Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study. Overall owner satisfaction with internal combustion engine vehicles rose 11 points year-on-year to 762 points on…
Renault’s Hangzhou office in East China’s Zhejiang province has been put into use. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Renault Group said on Monday it has opened a new R&D office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, under its Advanced China Development Center, expanding its research and development presence in China alongside its existing Shanghai facility. The Hangzhou office…
JERUSALEM — Chinese automaker Geely Auto launched a new electric van in Israel on Wednesday, its local importer Geo Mobility said in a statement. The Farizon Xingxiang V7E offers a cargo volume of 6.95 cubic meters, a side loading door and a height of 1.985 meters, allowing access to most underground parking facilities, the statement…